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Take Action Now: Massive Hacking Campaign Uses Popular IT Management Software From SolarWinds

A hacking group backed by a foreign government is conducting a global attack with widely-used IT infrastructure management software, experts say.

December 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A hacking group backed by a foreign government is conducting a global attack through the software supply chain and widely-used IT infrastructure management software from SolarWinds, according to cybersecurity company FireEye. The attack method appears to be linked to a compromise of FireEye’s own systems in a breach reported last week in which attackers stole […]

Some GE Medical Devices Could Expose Patient Data, Researchers Say

Vulnerable GE medical devices are used for CT scans, MRIs, mammograms, ultrasounds and positron emission tomography, and may risk patient data.

December 10, 2020 Guest Authors Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning to hospitals about dozens of GE medical devices, including imaging and ultrasound products. According to CISA, an authentication flaw in them poses a serious risk to protected health information. “A successful exploitation could expose sensitive data such as a limited set […]

Videos Claiming Trump Won the Election Have Been Banned by YouTube

YouTube bans any videos claiming there was widespread election fraud - but allows discussion if it does not agree to perpetrate a false narrative.

December 9, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

There have been many recent questions about the legitimacy of the election results, primarily coming from the outgoing Donald Trump administration and its followers. But thus far, no credible evidence of election fraud has surfaced, and YouTube is taking a major step towards halting the spread of election misinformation. The company released a statement saying […]

What IT Leaders Need To Do To Secure Their Remote Workforce

Remote work will continue for some time, as will the inherent cybersecurity issues that come with it. IT leaders need to act now and prepare for the future.

December 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Millions of workers have been operating out of their homes since the spring, and many will continue to do so at least part time even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over and officials deem it safe to return to the office. However, that rapid dispersion of the workforce largely didn’t account for cybersecurity, and IT […]

Linux Foundation Offers New Certification For Entry-Level IT Pros

Entry-level IT professionals and those new to the industry can now register for the Linux Foundation’s Certified IT Administration exam.

December 4, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Entry-level IT professionals and those new to the industry can now register for the Linux Foundation’s Certified IT Administration exam. The exam, set to begin on Jan. 15, consists of 60 multiple-choice questions that certify an IT professional understands fundamental IT concepts like operating systems, software application installation and management, hardware installation, programming, network functions, […]

IBM: Hackers Targeting COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain

IBM’s cybersecurity team has uncovered a global phishing campaign that targets organizations associated with COVID-19 vaccine supply chains.

December 3, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

IBM’s cybersecurity team has uncovered a global phishing campaign that targets organizations associated with COVID-19 vaccine supply chains. Specifically, attackers are targeting the cold chain – a component of the vaccine supply chain that preserves vaccines in temperature-controlled environments during transportation and in storage, according to IBM. This “calculated operation” began in September and spanned […]

Fremont Street in Vegas Uses an Integrated Gunshot Detection System

Databuoy Shotpoint gunshot detection system covers Freemont Street canopy from end-to-end and integrates with surveillance center.

December 1, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The Fremont Street canopy, a section of Las Vegas which sees over 20 million visitors a year, has installed a Databuoy Shotpoint gunshot detection system to increase safety on the premises. The Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment district located downtown and features what is said to be the world’s largest video screen suspended […]

Five Ways to Stay Secure When Online Shopping

Have some downtime during the work day and thinking of doing some online shopping? Follow these steps to keep your personal and work accounts safe.

November 24, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cybersecurity experts are warning holiday shoppers to be extra vigilant this year, as more people than usual are expected to opt for online shopping rather than braving crowded malls and stores due to COVID-19. What exacerbates this even further is the blending of our work and home lives due to working from home. People are […]

FBI: Beware of Spoofed Domains

The FBI is warning the public about cybercriminals who have created fake domains attributed to the law enforcement agency.

November 24, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The FBI in a new advisory is warning the public about cybercriminals who have created fake domains attributed to the law enforcement agency. According to the bureau, it has observed unattributed cyber actors registering numerous domains that spoof legitimate FBI websites. These spoofed domains and email accounts are used by nation-state actors and hackers to […]

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 […]