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  • "How the United States Is Developing Post-Quantum Cryptography"
    Quantum computers are expected to be capable of cracking currently used encryption algorithms, including those used by governments and corporations, which poses a significant threat to the privacy and security of sensitive data. Although quantum…
  • "Ransomware Attacks on Cities Are Rising – Authorities Must Stop Paying Out"
    Twenty-three Texas cities were recently targeted in a coordinated ransomware attack, further highlighting the importance of improving efforts to bolster the cybersecurity of local governments and public services. A recent report from Malwarebytes…
  • "Scammers Deepfake CEO’s Voice to Talk Underling Into $243,000 Transfer"
    In March of 2019, a British CEO thought he had gotten a call from the CEO of his business’s parent company, which is based in Germany.  The caller had an “urgent” request: and demanded that the British CEO transfer $243,000 to a Hungarian…
  • "New Technique Makes Passwords 14M Percent Harder to Crack, Nonprofit Claims"
    Security researchers at Tide, an Australia-based nonprofit, have developed a new approach to protecting usernames and passwords. The approach is said to make it significantly more difficult for hackers to crack passwords. The method, called splintering,…
  • "UW Colleges, Offices Share Three-Year NSF Grant to Make 'Internet of Things' More Secure"
    The UW College of Built Environments, College of Arts & Sciences and Jackson School of International Studies as well as UW Facilities and UW Information Technology will work together to improve the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices with…
  • "Taxpayers Against Cities Paying up in Ransomware Attacks, Says Survey"
    IBM Security and Morning Consult conducted a survey to which 2,200 U.S. citizens responded. Findings of the survey revealed that most taxpayers do not support the decision to pay ransoms with tax dollars in the event that their cities are hit with…
  • "Security Flaws in GPS Trackers Are Leaking Location of 600k Kids and Seniors"
    Researchers at the security firm, Avast, found security vulnerabilities in 30 GPS tracker models manufactured by Shenzhen i365 Tech, which are designed for kids, seniors, and pets. According to researchers, these vulnerabilities could be exploited…
  • "Facebook’s Latest Leak Includes Data on Millions of Users (Updated)"
    A researcher has discovered databases containing more than 419 million records tied to Facebook accounts on an exposed server that wasn't protected with a password. The databases found, includes phone numbers, Facebook IDs, and…
  • "Is Personality the Missing Piece of Security Awareness Training?"
    Security awareness training for employees is essential as hackers continue to exploit human factors and use social engineering tactics to execute cyberattacks. A report from ESET and The Myers-Briggs Company highlights the correlation between security-…
  • "The Pentagon Is Exploring New Ways to Isolate Its Networks"
    General Electric was awarded a multimillion-dollar contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Guaranteed Architecture for Physical Security (GAPS) program to develop prototypes of hardware and software designs in support…
  • "Security Hole Opens a Billion Android Users to Advanced SMS Phishing Attacks"
    A  security flaw has been discovered in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android-based phones that leaves users vulnerable to advanced phishing attacks. Researchers found that certain Samsung phones are the most vulnerable to this form…
  • "Website Rates Security of Internet-Connected Devices"
    Security researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill developed a website to help consumers understand the major security issues and risks associated with consumer-grade Internet of Things (IoT…