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Black Hat Europe Q&A: Unveiling the Underground World of Anti-Cheats

11/22/2019
Security consultant Joel Noguera describes how he got involved in testing anti-cheat software security, and what to expect from his upcoming Black Hat Europe talk.

1.2B Records Exposed in Massive Server Leak

11/22/2019
A single server leaked 4 terabytes of personal data, including social media profiles, work histories, and home and mobile phone numbers.

The 5-Step Methodology for Spotting Malicious Bot Activity on Your Network

11/22/2019
Bot detection over IP networks isn't easy, but it's becoming a fundamental part of network security practice.

3 Fundamentals for Better Security and IT Management

11/21/2019
Nail these security fundamentals, and your organization will be well-positioned to succeed next year and in the years to come.

Google Increases Top Android Hacking Prize to $1M

11/21/2019
Google expands its Android Security Rewards program and multiplies its top cash prize from $200,000 to $1 million.

6 Top Nontechnical Degrees for Cybersecurity

11/21/2019
A computer science degree isn't the only path into a cybersecurity career.

The 'Department of No': Why CISOs Need to Cultivate a Middle Way

11/21/2019
A chief information security officer's job inherently involves conflict, but a go-along-to-get-along approach carries its own vulnerabilities and risks.

Anatomy of a BEC Scam

11/21/2019
A look at the characteristics of real-world business email compromise attacks - and what makes them tick.

Former White House CIO Shares Enduring Security Strategies

11/20/2019
Theresa Payton explains the strategies organizations should consider as they integrate layers of new technology.

Black Hat Europe Q&A: Exposing the Weaknesses in Contactless Payments

11/20/2019
Researchers Leigh-Anne Galloway and Tim Yunusov chat about their work testing Visa's contactless payments security system vulnerabilities.

Why Multifactor Authentication Is Now a Hacker Target

11/20/2019
SIM swaps, insecure web design, phishing, and channel-jacking are four ways attackers are circumventing MFA technology, according to the FBI.

Vulnerability Could Give Criminals Camera Control on Millions of Android Smartphones

11/20/2019
Unauthorized activities could be triggered even if a phone is locked, its screen is turned off, or a person is in the middle of a call.

I 'Hacked' My Accounts Using My Mobile Number: Here's What I Learned

11/19/2019
A feature that's supposed to make your account more secure -- adding a cellphone number -- has become a vector of attack in SIM-swapping incidents. Here's how it's done and how you can protect yourself.

Magecart Hits Macy's: Retailer Discloses Data Breach

11/19/2019
The retail giant discovered malicious code designed to capture customer data planted on its payment page.

If You Never Cared About Security ...

11/19/2019
Oh, I used to feel that way. (Until a BEC attack.)

A Security Strategy That Centers on Humans, Not Bugs

11/19/2019
The industry's fixation on complex exploits has come at the expense of making fundamentals easy and intuitive for end users.

Facebook Discloses WhatsApp MP4 Video Vulnerability

11/18/2019
A stack-based buffer overflow bug can be exploited by sending a specially crafted video file to a WhatsApp user.

Quantum Computing Breakthrough Accelerates the Need for Future-Proofed PKI

11/18/2019
Public key infrastructure is a foundational security tool that has evolved to become a critical base for future advancements. Today's generation of PKI can be coupled with quantum-resistant algorithms to extend the lifespan of digital certificates for decades.

13 Security Pros Share Their Most Valuable Experiences

11/18/2019
From serving as an artillery Marine to working a help desk, a baker's dozen of security pros share experiences that had the greatest influence on their careers.

New: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Security at the Edge But Were Afraid to Ask

11/18/2019
The secure perimeter as we know it is dissolving. So how do you protect your crown jewels when the castle has no walls?