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Big browsers to pull support plug for TLS 1.0 and 1.1 encryption protocols in early '20
TLS is the successor to the better-known SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption protocol; both are used to secure data communications between browsers and the destination server.
The fix for IT supply chain attacks
Bloomberg's China spy chip story underscores weaknesses in computer supply chain security. The solution needs to be global.
Economist Nouriel Roubini: Blockchain and bitcoin are the world’s biggest scams
The economist who predicted the 2008 financial collapse has been telling congressional leaders that bitcoin and blockchain represent a significant threat to the stability of the financial marketplace. But he's getting pushback.
ICANN’s internet DNS security upgrade apparently goes off without a glitch
The KSK rollover involved generating a new cryptographic public and private key pair and distributing the new public component to parties who operate validating resolvers, according to ICANN. Such resolvers run software that converts...
Best antivirus software: 13 top tools
These top-ranking Windows 10 client antivirus products were tested on three primary criteria: protection, performance, and usability.
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Mingis on Tech: Data breaches and the rise of 'surveillance capitalism'
Facebook and Google recently owned up to new data breaches affecting millions of users. It's not the first time. It won't be the last. CSO's J.M. Porup explains what's really going on.
What is enterprise risk management? How to put cybersecurity threats into a business context
Cybersecurity risks are now a key part of the ERM process. Here’s how infosec professionals should talk about cybersecurity risk and assess its impact.
What the heck is it with Windows updates?
Lately, it’s been difficult to update Windows systems without running into some showstopping bugs. WTH is going on?
7 best practices for working with cybersecurity startups
Security startups are often ahead of the technology curve and can provide more personalized service. Here's how to find the best of them and minimize risks.
Why I don’t believe Bloomberg’s Chinese spy chip report
China can and has stolen the information it wants from US companies without using secretly embedded hardware, so why would it jeopardize its massive semiconductor industry?
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Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
SQL injection explained: How these attacks work and how to prevent them
There are several types of SQL injection, but they all involve an attacker inserting arbitrary SQL into a web application database query. The good news? SQLi is the lowest of the low-hanging fruit for both attackers and defenders.
Cisco sets $2.3B deal for unified access, multi-factor authentication security firm Duo
Cisco closes on its $2.35 billion deal with network identity, authentication security firm Duo. The deal will help customers securely connect any user to any application on any network.
Can digital identity cure the chronically ill?
A secure, verifiable digital identity for patients would improve communication and information sharing across multiple specialists and caregivers.
Cisco unearths 13 'High Impact' IOS vulnerabilities you need to patch now
Cisco has exposed 13 vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE switch and router operating software that the company said should be patched as soon as possible. The vulnerabilities were detailed in Cisco’s twice-yearly dump of IOS...
Hey Facebook: Quit discouraging people from using 2FA
Facebook is spying on user 2FA phone numbers to target them with ads. A non-trivial percentage of Facebook users will not use two-factor authentication as a result, a net loss to security.
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Best security software: How 20 cutting-edge tools tackle today's threats
Lab tested reviews of the most innovative, useful and, arguably, best security software.
“Everything is fine” vs. “we’re doomed” isn’t the way to frame election security
The extremes of despair and optimism are both dangerous to information security. What we need to do is calmly assess the threats.
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