Weaknesses in the current WiFi standard and poorly chosen passwords allowed one wardriver to recover 70% of wireless network passwords.

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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification puts research universities in a position where they must validate the effectiveness of their security controls before applying for a grant or bidding on a government contract.

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New detection and alert functions within Carbonite Server increase data protection against ransomware.

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The acquisition of Bitglass will be the third technology acquisition for Forcepoint this year.

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Platform combines digital identity proofing, compliance verification and anti-money laundering checks.

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Microsoft says the group has attacked more than 140 service providers, and compromised 14 of them, between May and October of this year.

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While the industrial goods and services sector saw a decline in attacks during the third quarter, it remains the most targeted sector for ransomware this year.

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Security flaws in contactless payments for transportation systems could lead to fraud for stolen devices, researchers find.

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Filling crucial roles in cybersecurity and addressing the talent shortage requires rethinking who qualifies as a “cybersecurity professional” and rewriting traditional job descriptions.

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Ransomware attacks continue to grow in number and severity, data shows, but organizations are stepping up to prepare for the threat.

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