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A critical and often underestimated resource in the fight against malware is the industry’s history of finding and reporting software flaws in everything from big-brand programs to websites and software APIs.Many software companies and a few larger enterprises run dedicated programs that offer massive rewards for researchers opting for this type of work, sometimes running […]
There is a definite cool factor concerning the use of honeypots to hunt down an elusive hacker. Deploying a honeypot or two across your network is like creating a spy network within your organization that works undercover to help take down the bad guys.But while a honeypot does have a place within an effective defense […]
Ransomware targeting VMware hosts is rapidly on the rise, and Black Basta is one of the latest jumping on the bandwagon.Like most ransomware, this relative newcomer first targeted Windows systems, but the Uptycs Threat Research team recently discovered a fresh Linux variant a few months later, developed by the same authors, which specifically targets VMware […]
Sponsored Post: Paul Ashwood, CrowdStrike Senior Product Marketing Manager, Incident ResponseWhen a breach occurs, time is of the essence. The decisions you make on who to partner with and how to respond will determine how greatly this incident will affect your business operations.There are seven key components for successful incident response, all of which are […]
We’ve all heard the adage “You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” The phrase dates back to 1666, where it appeared as an Italian proverb. However, the principle remains true today and even relates to cybersecurity. I’m talking about the ‘Honeypot,’ which is a tool utilized to lure hackers and cybercriminals to catch […]
I’m a private pilot (although dormant), and used to own my own little plane. It was a fun hobby, until I moved, my mortgage doubled, and I decided I couldn’t afford to own a plane anymore.I still love aviation, and in fact am in the process of building a decent setup to use Microsoft Flight […]
