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CrowdStrike: Ransomware, Nation-State Attacks Dominate Security Threats

State-backed attacks and ransomware demands averaging around $1 million are the top concerns for security professionals, CrowdStrike survey finds.

November 23, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to a new survey from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, nation state attacks and ransomware remain top priorities of security professionals as the global pandemic and remote work continue to shape our professional lives. The company’s third annual Global Security Attitude Survey, produced by an independent research firm, includes the results of a survey of 2,200 […]

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ComNet Razberi video systems

ComNet Razberi Solution Suite Enables Simple Video System

Wares by Razberi Technologies and ComNet communication products enables companies to deploy a simple, secure video systems.

November 20, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

ComNet, a provider of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has added Razberi Technologies to its products line and will be selling the manufacturer’s wares through its established channels. ComNet’s parent company, ACRE, announced the acquisition of Razberi Technologies on Nov. 5. The Razberi product line of intelligent video appliances, automated security software, and health monitoring software is designed […]

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Microsoft January Patch Tuesday

Microsoft Introduces Pluton Security Processor

New Pluton security processor in collaboration with leading chipmakers to bring more security advancements to Windows PCs and other Microsoft devices.

November 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has introduced its new Pluton security processor in collaboration with leading chipmakers to bring more security advancements to Windows PCs and other Microsoft devices. Microsoft Pluton leverages chip-to-cloud security technology already used in Xbox and Azure Sphere to bring enhanced cybersecurity tools to future Windows PCs. This is a collaboration with some of the […]

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CompTIA IT Industry Outlook 2021, IT Importance

CompTIA Releases Report On 2021 IT Trends, Outlook

CompTIA's annual IT Industry Outlook report finds that a chaotic 2020 will be a pivotal year for the tech industry as IT importance is affirmed.

November 16, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2021 finds that the technology industry has become an even more important part of our digital society thanks to the chaos that was 2020. The annual report, released Monday, finds that the IT industry is morphing to rebuild a new ecosystem that takes lessons learned from 2020. The report also predicts […]

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World Password Day

Microsoft: Move Away From Phone-based Multi-factor Authentication

Microsoft’s Director of Identity Security Alex Weinert suggests organizations should avoid using vulnerable mobile phone-based authentication methods.

November 12, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) – a  cybersecurity measure that grants access to an account or application only after a user presents two or more pieces of evidence to prove they own the account – is often cited by experts as a simple but necessary protocol to protect against phishing attacks. Users can usually select a few […]

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Password Security

Study: Tiny Visual Cues Can Give Hackers Your Password On Video Calls

A hacking method uncovered by researchers relies on tiny visual cues and an algorithm to guess a user's password over a video call.

November 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Remote work has brought with it a host of cybersecurity challenges, exacerbated by the surge in use of popular videoconferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and others. Those companies have been active in enhancing the security controls for those applications, but one new hacking method uncovered by researchers from the University of Texas […]

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Zoom Rooms User Interface

Zoom Settles With FTC Over Security Issues

Zoom is required to establish a comprehensive security program as part of a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

November 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over the company’s “deceptive and unfair” security practices that led to scrutiny over the popular videoconferencing platform earlier this year, Zoom is required to establish a comprehensive security program. Zoom – which has already released new security features and hired key cybersecurity personnel after a 90-day […]

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Bitcoin Silk Road

U.S. Government Seizes $1B in Bitcoin from Dark Web Marketplace

The U.S. government has seized $1 billion in Bitcoin from dark web marketplace Silk Road, a platform known for the sale of illegal goods and services.

November 6, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The U.S. government has seized $1 billion in Bitcoin from dark web marketplace Silk Road, a platform known for the sale of drugs and other illegal items, according to reports. The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced that it filed a civil action to forfeit thousands of Bitcoin, worth more than $1 billion, which […]

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US Election Security

CISA: No US Election Security Incidents So Far

As Americans wait to find out who will be president, cybersecurity officials say there have been no reported security incidents.

November 5, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The 2020 U.S. election is dragging on into a third day of uncertainty as we wait for results from four key battleground states, but one thing is for sure: the election went off without any cybersecurity incidents, according to officials. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency in a statement on Wednesday said there was no […]

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