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Local, State Governments Face Cybersecurity Crisis
Ransomware hit small government organizations hard in 2019. Now they have to deal with budget cuts, pandemic precautions, social unrest, and the coming election cycle.The Privacy & Security Outlook for Businesses Post-COVID-19
Long-term business needs -- and the ethical implications that result -- don't simply go away just because we're navigating a global health crisis.Week in security with Tony Anscombe
A deep-clean of your Facebook history – Google's Advanced Protection-Nest integration – Talking to your kids before they join social media
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How secure is your phone’s lock screen?
From the humble passcode to biometric authentication, there are quite a few options to lock your Android phone. But which of them are more secure than the others?
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China, Iran, and Russia worked together to call out US hypocrisy on BLM protests
Report from social media research group shows foreign diplomats and state-controlled media pounced on the US' abysmal handling of the BLM protests to attack the US as a beacon of freedom and further their own political goals.New 'Tycoon' Ransomware Strain Targets Windows, Linux
Researchers say Tycoon ransomware, which has targeted software and educational institutions, has a few traits they haven't seen before.Tycoon Ransomware Banks on Unusual Image File Tactic
To fly under the radar, the newly discovered ransomware is compiled into a Java image file format that's rarely used by developers.
Trump, Biden Campaign Staffers Targeted By APT Phishing Emails
Google TAG researchers warn that APTs are targeting campaign staffers for both Donald Trump and Joe Biden with phishing emails.
Malware Campaign Hides in Resumes and Medical Leave Forms
The campaigns have been part of the overall increase in coronavirus-related malware activity.Strengthening Secure Information Sharing Through Technology & Standards
How data sharing, innovation, and regulatory standardization can make it easier for organizations to both contribute and consume critical threat intelligence.Google: Chinese and Iranian hackers targeted Biden and Trump campaign staffers
Google's TAG team said phishing attacks against Biden and Trump campaign staffers were unsuccessful.Understanding the Payload-Less Email Attacks Evading Your Security Team
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks represent a small percentage of email attacks, but disproportionately represent the greatest financial risk.
Zoom Restricts End-to-End Encryption to Paid Users
The end-to-end encryption feature will not be offered to free users, Zoom's CEO said, in case Zoom needed to comply with federal and local law enforcement.
U.S. Nuclear Contractor Hit with Maze Ransomware, Data Leaked
Westech International provides maintenance for the Minuteman III nuclear-missile program and runs programs for multiple branches of the military.
We Are All in This Together: Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Global representatives of the PCI Security Standards Council recently came together, via a virtual video platform, to discuss how the Council is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as best practices for the payment industry during this unprecedented time.
Mozilla fixes high‑risk Firefox flaws, bug in DoH feature
The browser maker rolls out updates on back-to-back days, including a patch to avoid unintentionally overloading DNS providers
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Microsoft Office Files Most Popular for Exploit Tests
A new report examines attacker methodologies to better understand how exploit testing is conducted in the wild.How to remove yourself from Internet search results and hide your identity
Here is a step-by-step guide to reducing your digital footprint online, whether you want to lock down data or vanish entirely.Could Automation Kill the Security Analyst?
Five skills to ensure job security in the Age of Automation.Google Faces Privacy Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode
A $5 billion class-action lawsuit filed in a California federal court alleges that Google's Chrome incognito mode collects browser data without people’s knowledge or consent.