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Der Security-Dienstleister Kaspersky warnt vor einer fiesen Masche, dem Angriff auf einzelne Hotelgäste über das geschützte WLAN. Das Szenario trägt den Namen "Darkhotel". Learn more: - http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/dangers-of-wifi-in-public-places/ 
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Symantec helps consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world.
The ISTR, which covers the major threat trends observed by Symantec in 2012, reveals that cybercriminals view SMBs as a prime target for stealing information. In fact, the largest growth area for targeted attacks in 2012 was businesses with fewer than 250 employees; 31 percent of all attacks targeted them, representing a threefold increase from 2011.
Getting a clear understanding of the dangers is an important step in improving security, and this year’s report is a wake-up call that SMBs are now being specifically targeted by cybercriminals.
===> Mark your calendars to join #SMBchat and learn how to protect your small business from attackers. <===
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===> Mark your calendars to join #SMBchat and learn how to protect your small business from attackers. <===
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April 22, 2013 1:50 PM
===> Mark your calendars to join #SMBchat and learn how to protect your small business from attackers. <===
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Businesses need extreme security measures to combat extreme threats. Here are ten best practices that provide defense against the majority of all security threats.
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Most of them apply also to schools...
A very important point, with most people don't apply BUT which is necessary, a MUST is:
Educate your users - "The second most important BYOD security defense: user awareness, ...it might be the most important non-hardware, non-software solution available. An informed user is a user who behaves more responsibly and takes fewer risks with valuable company data, including email."
- http://www.zdnet.com/the-second-most-important-byod-security-defense-user-awareness-7000011738/
Check also:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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March 4, 2013 3:59 PM
===> An educated user is a safer user. <===
Most of them apply also to schools...
A very important point, with most people don't apply BUT which is necessary, a MUST is:
Educate your users - "The second most important BYOD security defense: user awareness, ...it might be the most important non-hardware, non-software solution available. An informed user is a user who behaves more responsibly and takes fewer risks with valuable company data, including email."
- http://www.zdnet.com/the-second-most-important-byod-security-defense-user-awareness-7000011738/
Check also:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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Enterprises are failing to do enough to defend themselves from 'real and credible threats to cyber security', says GCHQ
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As hackers become more creative, collaborative and sophisticated in their methods, we must match their ingenuity and intelligence, in order to have any chance of defending our critical assets and sensitive information. Check also: - https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
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Symantec has discovered an 'interesting' worm that sabotages Microsoft SQL databases and replaces items with random values — something that could be difficult for businesses to remedy, it warns.
Read more: http://www.zdnet.com/iran-focused-malware-tampers-with-business-databases-7000007835/
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Summary: What can small businesses do to improve online policies and procedures?
Read more, a MUST: http://www.zdnet.com/8-tips-for-small-business-to-improve-online-safety-7000005890/
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La cybercriminalité a glané 2,5 milliards d'euros en France en 2011 - Sécurité - Symantec estime le montant global de la cybercriminalité en France...
Symantec estime le montant global de la cybercriminalité en France à 2,5 milliards d'euros. Un internaute majeur sur trois aurait été touché par le phénomène au cours des douze derniers mois, la perte financière moyenne par victime étant évaluée à 247 €. L'édition 2012 de l'étude met au jour une hausse de nouvelles formes d'attaques perpétrées au travers des réseaux sociaux ou des appareils mobiles. Celles-ci auraient déjà touchées en France 11% des internautes majeurs. Elles peuvent aussi bien prendre la forme d'un piratage de compte que d'une usurpation d'identité.
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In the past, few viruses have targeted Apple operating systems -- but this is gradually changing. The increased popularity of Apple smart devices has led some cybercriminals to exploit a traditionally ignored audience.
IT admins needs to educate their users about this growing threat and implement a business antivirus solution for Macs as they do for PCs.
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOflZBB4qGc
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As online file sharing becomes increasingly common as a business practice, SMBs are more at risk than ever before, according to Symantec.
A new survey revealed that SMB employees are increasingly adopting unmanaged, personal-use online file sharing solutions without permission from IT, part of the broader trend of the consumerization of IT in which the adoption of online services for use on personal mobile devices blurs the lines between work and play.
These early-adopter behaviors – like those driving the use of file sharing technology – are making organizations vulnerable to security threats and potential data loss.
Read more: http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13133
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A recent study finds that major enterprises have yet to catch on to the importance of cyber security.
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Establishing where cybersecurity gaps are, saves organisations effort and money.
The ISO27001 Feasibility & Gap Analysis Service from IT Governance Ltd helps companies identify the cyber risks relevant to them. The service helps senior managers justify IT expenditure in terms of ROI, providing them with a business case for closing their cybersecurity gaps and, if relevant, pursuing ISO27001 certification.
Find out more here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/ISO27001-feasibility-and-gap-analysis-service.aspx.
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Addonics announced CipherUSB, a USB pass-through adapter that provides a way to encrypt data stored on flash drives, flash media, USB hard drives as well as Blu-ray, DVD or CD media.
The CipherUSB is the size of a typical flash drive. Just plug the USB drive, flash drive or optical drive to the device end of the CipherUSB, and then plug the CipherUSB into your computer’s USB port.
The drive will appear on your computer in seconds and is ready for use like an ordinary USB drive. There is no password to remember or software or drivers to install.
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Over 10 million credit cards may have been stolen by criminals who compromised a credit card processing company last month. Read on to find out what happened and what actions you may wish to take t...
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Staatliche Industriespione aus Russland, China oder den USA schlagen gerne bei Geschäftsreisenden zu. Denn die liefern wertvolle Daten auf ihren Laptops oft frei Haus - zum Beispiel im Hotel.
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Détecter 1% de malware supplémentaires peut permettre à une entreprise d’économiser plusieurs milliers d’euros dans les coûts inhérents au nettoyage (...) Via Frederic GOUTH, Gust MEES
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L’impact financier de la cybercriminalité sur les entreprises étant de plus en plus grand, avoir un taux de détection élevé permet de réaliser des économies
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February 25, 2013 3:06 PM
L’impact financier de la cybercriminalité sur les entreprises étant de plus en plus grand, avoir un taux de détection élevé permet de réaliser des économies
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BYOD savings may be lost by security and admin costs
The Aberdeen Group found that BYOD, on average, costs companies 33 percent more than adopting a company-owned device policy. This is particularly surprising because, at first glance, BYOD seems to be the ultimate cost saver.
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Advice to business leaders on how to better tackle the growing cyber threats to their companies.
The New Cyber Security Guidance will help the private sector minimise the risks to company assets.
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Security researcher Denis Maslennikov identified a new Zitmo variant for Android using the same command and control (C&C) numbers as the BlackBerry versions. The samples were three .cod files and one .jar file with a .cod file inside.
Security researchers have identified new Zeus samples targeting Android and BlackBerry devices.
Despite its significant user base within enterprises, BlackBerry devices have managed to stay off the radar for malware writers. That may be ending, as Kaspersky Lab recently analyzed four new Zeus-in-the-mobile (Zitmo) samples targeting BlackBerry users in Germany, Spain, and Italy, Denis Maslennikov, a researcher at Kaspersky Lab wrote on the company's Securelist blog. These variants were communicating with two command-and-control cell phone numbers associated with a Swedish mobile operator.
Read more: http://www.securityweek.com/researchers-identify-four-blackberry-zitmo-variants
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Facebook’s potential to ruin (or make) your business is a common news topic. We've looked into the risks, and how businesses might provide a more secure way of accessing social networks.
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Mobile workspace offers a secure Windows OS on any computer
Imation announced Stealth Zone 2.1 boot-from-USB secure mobile workspace. This new version enhances data security by making it easier and more convenient for business travelers, teleworkers and contractors to carry a secure, managed Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and an encrypted data transfer solution on a single, fully managed USB device.
Read more: http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13082&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
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Tough economic times make it tempting for an employee to switch his white hat to a black one for financial gain. Insider threats also include contractors, auditors, and anyone who has authorized access to systems.
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Via IS Decisions
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It tried to kill the messenger...
Now that the Mac has achieved uber popularity, it is attracting hackers.
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As ESET's BYOD Infographic shows, BYOD is no LOL matter, bringing with it some serious risks to company networks and data. Based on an ESET Harris Interactive survey.
Another BYOD risk factor is the practice of letting someone else use the device. This could be "just" a family member or friend but it introduces the possibility of that person gaining access to the company network or sensitive company data stored on the device.
===> Furthermore, if this "other person" is not trained in safe computing practices there is a serious risk of them getting the device infected or compromised. <===
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- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/dangers-of-wifi-in-public-places/