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GUEST ESSAY: Where we stand on mitigating software risks associated with fly-by-wire jetliners

The Last Watchdog

So watch out for weak encryption protocols, insufficient network segregation, or insecure user authentication mechanisms. For example, as noted previously there’s the ED-202A guidelines in Europe and DO-326A in the U.S., However, onboard Wi-Fi networks, if not adequately secured, can provide a gateway for cyber attackers.

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6 VPN Security Best Practices for Secure Connection

eSecurity Planet

According to available data, more than 4,600 common IT vulnerabilities were discovered in 2010. VPNs encrypt traffic among devices using the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol over a network-layer security service called Internet Protocol Security, or IPSec. Types of devices using network access have proliferated.

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SHARED INTEL: Ramifications of 86 cities storing citizens’ data in misconfigured AWS S3 buckets

The Last Watchdog

The ethical hackers at WizCase recently disclosed another stunning example of sensitive consumer data left out in the open in the public cloud — for one and all to access. This latest high-profile example of security sloppiness was uncovered by a team of white hat hackers led by Ata Hakçil. based PeopleGIS.

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The Myth of Consumer-Grade Security

Schneier on Security

The Department of Justice wants access to encrypted consumer devices but promises not to infiltrate business products or affect critical infrastructure. Barr repeated a common fallacy about a difference between military-grade encryption and consumer encryption: "After all, we are not talking about protecting the nation's nuclear launch codes.

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MartyMcFly Malware: new Cyber-Espionage Campaign targeting Italian Naval Industry

Security Affairs

At a first sight, the office document had an encrypted content available on OleObj.1 Those objects are real Encrypted Ole Objects where the Encrypted payload sits on “EncryptedPackage” section and information on how to decrypt it are available on “EncryptionInfo” xml descriptor. Stage1: Encrypted Content.

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What Is Cloud Workload Protection? Ultimate Guide

eSecurity Planet

As cloud computing upends traditional perimeter models of cybersecurity, new cloud security models have emerged, and CWPP was one of the first to appear back in 2010. For example, if a web server unexpectedly connects with an unknown IP address, an alert may be triggered. Unusual patterns prompt observations and further investigation.

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Nevada and New Hampshire Data Security and Privacy Laws Take Effect

Hunton Privacy

On January 1, 2010, two important state data security and privacy laws took effect in Nevada and New Hampshire. The laws create new obligations for most companies that do business in Nevada and for health care providers and business associates in New Hampshire.

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