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Sopra Steria hit by the Ryuk ransomware gang

Security Affairs

A cyber attack was detected on the Sopra Steria computer network on the evening of October 20. “According to our sources, the incident started to spread during the course of last night. Security measures have been taken to limit the risk of propagation.” ” reads the press release published by the company.

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DHS warns of cyber attacks against small airplanes

Security Affairs

The scenario is disconcerting, hackers could manipulate the electronic systems in the small airplanes to force them displaying false flight data to the pilot, with unpredictable consequences. The attackers, of course, need to have in some way physical access to small airplanes before they take off. ” concludes the alert.

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Supply Chain Security 101: An Expert’s View

Krebs on Security

BK: But certainly there are some areas of computer hardware and network design where you absolutely must have far greater integrity assurance? Of course, some nations have more capability than others to sift through huge amounts of data they’re collecting. And of course, one way to do that is through greater transparency.

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GUEST ESSAY: The story behind how DataTribe is helping to seed ‘Cybersecurity Valley’ in Maryland

The Last Watchdog

Later in that decade, Frederick Terman returned to Stanford from Harvard as dean of the engineering school and encouraged the development of electronics in local businesses. Kleiner was the founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Perkins was an early Hewlett-Packard computer division manager.) According to the U.S.

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Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. What’s driving the security of IoT?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

There are so many reasons why manufacturers connect their products to the Internet, whether it’s industrial machines, medical devices, consumer goods or even cars. Additionally, many auto manufacturers now have the ability to remotely update software to fix vulnerabilities or even upgrade functionality. Device Security is Hard.

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Gaining New Workflow Efficiency at Fluid Components International

Synergis Software

When the senior management of Fluid Components International sent Karyn Dawes and her team on a quest to replace their manual document management with a computer system, their first choice was rejected for cost and complexity. They dug deeper into the marketplace and discovered Synergis Adept. Currently QA uses an aging Access database.

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On Open Platforms, Wifi, Home Automation, and Kitty Litter

John Battelle's Searchblog

Two years ago he sold his cleantech startup Zensi to Belkin International , a 30-year old computer networking and accessory firm in Los Angeles. This past summer Belkin introduced WeMo , a home automation system that plugs into any outlet and allows you to control electronic devices over the Internet.