Cybersecurity
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Federal lawmakers reactivated the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program earlier this month — but the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees it, is in partial shutdown. -
The city currently cannot process some online credit card payments, because of a cyber attack on one of its payment gateway providers. Officials are working to stand up a secure alternative solution.
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From compromised TVs to AI-powered house chores, exploring the evolving global threats and why human-centric security matters more than ever.
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"Using topical news stories to trick unwary computer users into opening and downloading malicious code is one of the oldest tricks in the book, but it's obviously still working or the hackers wouldn't waste their time on it."
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Jefferson Wells calls attention to top 10 employee behaviors that put organizations at risk.
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"This new law requires businesses to take strong measures to protect personal information, and it gives consumers more ways to guard themselves from being a victim."
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Intrusive Trojan infected 15 million computers with spyware to track customers' Internet activity.
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"The Facebook network issue almost amounts to identity-on-demand for cybercriminals, who are fully capable of taking advantage of unwitting Facebook fans. It's crucial that users take a few minutes to look at their privacy settings before getting caught up in the undisputed fun of Facebook."
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According to the bill, "building upon legislative proposals in more than a dozen states, this bill establishes an accessible, user friendly source of information to track state revenues and expenditures."
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The study found a noticeable discrepancy between the amount of concern over security threats, and how well prepared businesses actually are -- or even perceive themselves to be.
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This trial marks a milestone in mobile contactless history and is also a key advancement in services for Taiwan.
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"TWIC is one of the world's most advanced interoperable biometric systems and has a lot of moving pieces. We are now seeing those pieces come together."
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"Data breaches continue to occur at every kind of organization -- schools, government agencies, health care providers, small businesses and large retail stores. It is time for Congress to act."
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COMMONS Project seeks to distribute data about the Internet and solve broadband crises among underserved communities.
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"Security of the Elections Process in Kentucky -- A Roadmap to an Effective Security Plan."
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States and the federal government struggle with disconnecting credentials from the concept of identity.
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"In today's world of increasing threats to security, Pennsylvania is proud to have developed a multifaceted approach to information security that encompasses efficient and effective technology solutions, policy development and employee awareness."
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Uses the inherent noise in light to enhance the best state-of-the-art encryption technology.
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"You don't need to know how to build an engine to safely drive a car." - DHS Cyber Security and Communications Assistant Secretary Greg Garcia
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Could face up to ten years in prison for transmission of damaging code.
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