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Identifying third-party risk
2024-04-15 08:03

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How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming
2024-04-15 05:00

Blocking the signal blinds the device and stalls home and business surveillance systems, which is concerning considering internet protocol cameras account for up to 40% of the surveillance market. Let's examine what's happening and consider how users can ensure their cameras stay online in the face of tech-savvy burglars.

Geopolitical tensions escalate OT cyber attacks
2024-04-15 04:30

How has the global geopolitical environment influenced the landscape of OT cyber attacks? The 2024 Threat Report highlights a 19% increase in OT cyber attacks in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Exposing the top cloud security threats
2024-04-15 04:00

Many companies consider AI-powered threats to be the top cloud security threat to their business. Concerningly, less than half are confident in their ability to tackle those threats, according to a recent Aqua Security survey.

Zarf: Open-source continuous software delivery on disconnected networks
2024-04-15 03:30

Zarf is a free, open-source tool that enables continuous software delivery on disconnected networks. Unlike proprietary software, Zarf avoids vendor lock-in, allowing easy removal and manual deployment.

Expand your library with these cybersecurity books
2024-04-15 03:00

Please turn on your JavaScript for this page to function normally. In this Help Net Security video round-up, authors discuss their cybersecurity books and provide an inside look at each title.

US House approves FISA renewal – warrantless surveillance and all
2024-04-15 01:58

Infosec in brief US Congress nearly killed a reauthorization of FISA Section 702 last week over concerns that it would continue to allow warrantless surveillance of Americans, but an amendment to require a warrant failed to pass. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has long been contentious for its provisions which indirectly allow surveillance of US citizens without a warrant.

OpenTable won't add first names, photos to old reviews after backlash
2024-04-14 22:28

OpenTable has reversed its decision to show members' first names and profile pictures in past anonymous reviews after receiving backlash from members who felt it was a breach of privacy. This follows our reporting last week that OpenTable would display members' personal information on old and future reviews, even though old reviews, especially negative reviews, were created under the expectation they would remain anonymous.

Medium bans AI-generated content from its paid Partner Program
2024-04-14 21:39

Medium is banning AI-generated content from its paid Partner program, notifying users that the new policy goes into effect on May 1, 2024. "We are writing to notify you of policy updates that may impact your participation in the Medium Partner Program," the blogging platform noted in an email seen by BleepingComputer.

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2024-04-14 16:02

About Bruce Schneier I am a public-interest technologist, working at the intersection of security, technology, and people. I've been writing about security issues on my blog since 2004, and in my monthly newsletter since 1998.