
Emergent threats, trends, and news annotated by some of the most well known and respected experts in the industry.
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Database Ransomware Attackers Migrate to MySQL MySQL databases are being attacked with similar ransomware that targeted MongoDB installations. If infected the MySQL databases are encrypted and then deleted with a ransom note left behind. The article goes through a recommended hardening process when you do a MySQL installation. Request the Ransomware Epidemic whitepaper from 4D5A Security for more information on how to defend against ransomware. #MWC2017: IoT Adoption Continues to Present Security Challenges |
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Analysis: Election hackers used many of the same techniques as Carbanak gang TruSTAR has done a threat intelligence analysis of the U.S. election hacking compared to the Carbanak cybercrime group. The Carbanak group is tied to Russia and is known for hacking financial institutions. The analysis by TruSTAR shows many of the same techniques used by both groups. While the exact relationship between these two groups is not known, it is more information to add to the overall election hacking investigation. |
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No secret anymore: Russia touts cyber force Russia is stating what many have already assumed, they have a government Cybersecurity force. The cybersecurity force has been setup within the Russian military. This is the first time Russia has acknowledged that they have a cybersecurity force. |
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Password Re-use is Rampant Among Millennials 18-30 Millennials are re-using passwords at a very high rate. Password re-use is not good for overall internet security. A stolen password that is used in multiple places by a user can compromise their whole digital life. In today’s connected world it makes sense to have a secure password policy. |