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FTC Fraud Alert: Look Out for Fake ‘Trading Commission’
A new scam finds fraudsters using a website designed to look like the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) site in
S3 Ep22: Cryptographic escapes and social media scams [Podcast]
Lastest episode – listen now. (And tell your friends!)Naked SecurityRead More
71,000 Containers: Powering Applications with Cloud-Native Technology
Learn how innovation at Dell.com has been accelerated through the adoption of a micro-services architecture.Blog – Dell TechnologiesRead More
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Hong Kong democracy activists win bid for bail
Four Hong Kong dissidents charged with subversion were let out on bail late Friday after prosecutors at the last minute dropped an appeal
Video: Avast CTO Michal Pěchouček interviews Folding@Home Director Dr. Gregory Bowman
In our Partnership Executive Interview Series, we explore the ingenious and groundbreaking science being fostered by our incredible partners. Our
Does Linux Need Antivirus? | Avast
Linux has a reputation for being a safe platform. Its permission-based structure, in which regular users are automatically prevented from
Secure Care and Readiness for What’s Coming Next
See how healthcare secures IT environments, ensuring business & clinical staff are fully equipped to respond to cyber threats.Blog –
Critical Vulnerability Patched in WooCommerce Upload Files
On December 29, 2020, the Wordfence Threat Intelligence team was alerted to a potential 0-day vulnerability in the WooCommerce Upload

Aktívan kihasználják az Exchange sérülékenységet
Az elemzőket és a szakértőket is meglepte, milyen mértékű lehet a március elején bejelentett Microsoft Exchange szervereket érintő sérülékenység kihasználása.
Using TikTok? Check out these six security tips
Practical advice on how to maximize your security and privacy on TikTok.Naked SecurityRead More
Another Chrome zero-day exploit – so get that update done!
It’s déjà vu all over again! New month, new Chrome zero-day bug being exploited in the wild.Naked SecurityRead More
How (NOT?!) to jailbreak your iPhone
We’re sticking to our “patch early, peath often” mantra, although in this case it means you can’t jailbreak.Naked SecurityRead More
CIO Insights #12: Carlsbad, CA CIO talks vaccine distribution and smart city transformation
CIO David Graham chats with us about how heâ€TMs working to make Carlsbad more convenient for eve More RSS Feed:
Redesigning Meeting Spaces of the Future
As companies rethink their workplace policies to accommodate a more flexible hybrid work model, new technologies are needed to support
Akamai Identified as a Leader in DDoS Mitigation by Forrester
This week, Akamai was again recognized as a Leader in the latest The Forrester Wave™: DDoS Mitigation Solutions, Q1 2021.
Preventing Elder Scams | Avast
According to statistics compiled by the FBI and the FTC, cybercrime against older people is on the rise. In addition
Running Modern Workloads with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC
Innovate and grow with the newest VMware Cloud on Dell EMC.Blog – Dell TechnologiesRead More
Medium Severity Vulnerability Patched in User Profile Picture Plugin
On February 15, 2021, our Threat Intelligence team initiated the responsible disclosure process for a vulnerability that we discovered in
Compromised enterprise devices detection based on abnormal behavior patterns– UEBA in action
Recently, many reports of incidents have been making headlines, proving that no business or industry is immune to advanced threat
Introducing New Storage and Data Protection Multi-Cloud Innovations
These configurations will deliver the same simplified deployment and operational efficiency, with cutting-edge performance in a smaller footprint.Blog – Dell
I see you: your home-working photos reveal more than you think!
Beware of sensitive data lurking in the background of your video calls and social pictures.Naked SecurityRead More
What does Noom know about you?
If you’ve thought about weight loss in the past year or so — or if you’ve listened to a podcast
Power of Partnership: AMD-based Configurations for Azure Stack HCI
Announcing the availability of AMD-based AX nodes for Azure Stack HCI.Blog – Dell TechnologiesRead More
Raising the bar on inclusive collaboration with Webex solutions
Raising the bar on inclusive collaboration with Webex solutions More RSS Feed for Cisco: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds …The Network: Top StoriesRead More
Cisco Webex Innovation Breaks Through Language Barriers with Real-Time Translation for More Inclusive Meeting Experiences
More RSS Feed: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds …The Network: Top StoriesRead More
Cisco Completes Acquisition of Acacia
More RSS Feed for Cisco: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds …The Network: Top StoriesRead More
Search crimes – how the Gootkit gang poisons Google searches
When a search result looks too good to be true – it IS too good to be true!Naked SecurityRead More
Ursnif Banking Trojan Claims More Victims | Avast
Recently, Avast Threat Labs researchers were able to obtain information on possible victims of Ursnif malware.Blog | Avast ENRead More
How To Stop Misinformation | Avast
I watched the January 6 storming of the US Capitol building with my heart in my throat and my iPhone
COVID-19 Research Project Lands Best HPC Collaboration Award
Together with university partners and UK public health organizations, Dell Technologies shares a ‘Best HPC Collaboration’ award from HPCwire.Blog –
Evolution of AI Architectures
AI building blocks keep pace with swelling data stores.Blog – Dell TechnologiesRead More
March 1st – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 1st March, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. Top
Naked Security Live – Beware copyright scams
Here’s the latest Naked Security Live talk – watch now!Naked SecurityRead More
Wizards 2020: Celebrating a community of innovators!
Wizards is a global ideation program that allows Akamai employees to submit their innovative ideas and contribute to the business
FBI Warns Against Vishing Scams Over VoIP
Cyber criminals are using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) platforms to launch vishing attacks against employees worldwide, the FBI warned
Episode 106: Admin Password Resets, Blockchain Botnets and a Central Management RCE
WordPress 5.7 is due to be released on March 9, and it will allow administrators to send password reset emails
Envisioning the Future of Computer-Assisted Surgery
Medivis enriches surgical visualization with 3D holographic images built using AR and AI.Blog – Dell TechnologiesRead More
Hate Speech On Telegram | Avast
Earlier this month, Parler went back online, after several weeks of being offline. Its return has me thinking more and
Australia Considers Online Safety Bill 2021 | Avast
Parliament in Australia is reviewing the proposed Online Safety Bill 2021, which would in essence extend the cyberbullying rules protecting
What Is the Best Windows Server for Business Security? | Avast
When it comes to choosing a server, security should be a top priority. As servers are usually utilized within enterprise
Stalkerware And Children | Avast
The term “stalkerware” usually refers to people covertly tracking their romantic partners. But a recent analysis of the advertising messaging
What Is the Best Windows Server for Business Security? | Avast
When it comes to choosing a server, security should be a top priority. As servers are usually utilized within enterprise
CloudIQ Enablement Optimizes Storage Array Health
CloudIQ offers proactive insights and a suite of advanced analytics 24/7 so IT Admins can better manage their products, reduce
Akamai’s New ESG Office: A Catalyst for Environmental and Social Progress
We’re proud of the progress Akamai has made in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. From reducing our greenhouse gas
S3 Ep21: Cryptomining clampdown, the 100-ton man, and ScamClub ads [Podcast]
Latest episode – listen now!Naked SecurityRead More
Rethinking What’s Possible in the Post-Pandemic World
In the early, ambiguous days of the COVID-19 outbreak, the global community had little time to strategize.More RSS Feed for
Helping You Immunize Your Organization Against the Cyber Pandemic: Check Point Research’s 2021 Security Report
Download the full 2021 Cyber Security Report “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future,” as Niels Bohr,
Stalkerware And Children | Avast
The term “stalkerware” usually refers to people covertly tracking their romantic partners. But a recent analysis of the advertising messaging
What MyFitnessPal Knows About You | Avast
I use very few apps every single day. Instagram tops the list, followed by Twitter — and then MyFitnessPal. I
Applications are driving digital transformation
Digital transformation is being discussed in every boardroom and executive leadership meeting around the world, in almost every industry. More
Cisco AppDynamics Launches New Research, Revealing Unprecedented Demand for Full-Stack Observability with Business Context
AppDynamics releases Agents of Transformation 2021: The Rise of Full-Stack Observability, the latest edition of its global research study More
Keybase secure messaging fixes photo-leaking bug – patch now!
It’s a bit like Snapchat all over again – but this bug was quickly fixed.Naked SecurityRead More
Dell EMC PowerProtect DD Series Appliances with DDOS 7.5
Details on the features and benefits of the latest DDOS release for your PowerProtect DD Series Appliances.Blog – Dell TechnologiesRead
Firefox 86 Introduces Total Cookie Protection
Today we are pleased to announce Total Cookie Protection, a major privacy advance in Firefox built into ETP Strict Mode.
CTA and EIU State Threat Actor Report | Avast
Today, the Cybersecurity Tech Accord released a new report on corporate perceptions of cybersecurity threats posed by state-led and sponsored
Episode Fifteen – The esports Powerhouse
In the world of esports, millions of players strive for greatness. But, how do the top players and teams emerge …Blog
22nd February – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 22nd February, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. Top
Why I’m Optimistic About 2021
There’s a lot to look forward to as we turn the corner into 2021.Blog – Dell TechnologiesRead More
Naked Security Live – How to calculate important things using a computer
Here’s the latest Naked Security Live talk – watch now!Naked SecurityRead More
Q&A with Petra Kotuliakova | Avast
Winner of the Tech Inclusion Award at the 2020 European Tech Women Awards, Petra Kotuliakova has dedicated the last nine
The Story of Jian – How APT31 Stole and Used an Unknown Equation Group 0-Day
Research by: Eyal Itkin and Itay Cohen There is a theory which states that if anyone will ever manage to
Nvidia announces official “anti-cryptomining” software drivers
“It’s a DoS, Jim, but not as we know it.”Naked SecurityRead More
Cisco Completes Acquisition of IMImobile PLC
IMImobile brings key cloud communications software and communications platform as a service technology expanding the capabilities of Cisco Webex Contact
Episode 105: The Hottest Trend in WordPress
An analysis of WordPress-related search trends found that interest in WooCommerce related results dominated during 2020. We discuss recent vulnerabilities
TechBeat Podcast: Talking data privacy with Harvey Jang
Cisco’s Chief Privacy Officer, Harvey Jang explains how the pandemic has shown just how important it is to protect people’s
Creating Safer, Smarter Environments with Intelligent Video Analysis
New Dell EMC Ready Solution uses intelligent analytics with video streams to improve customer experience across a wide range of
The massive coronavirus pandemic IT blunder with a funny side
He was either the smallest person who has ever lived, by an order of magnitude, or the heaviest person ever
MyData Global Data Trust Network | Avast
A novel experiment in deploying large-scale trusted data networks has begun in Helsinki, a city of over 600,000 residents and
Study Proves AI Can Encourage Dishonesty | Avast
A new study published by researchers at the University of Amsterdam, Max Planck Institute, Otto Beisheim School of Management, and
Verizon Business expands Cisco relationship with SD- WAN managed service offers
Verizon Business is expanding its managed SD-WAN portfolio by adding three new Cisco-based offers.More RSS Feed: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds …The Network: Top
S3 Ep20: Corporate megahacking, true love gone bad, and tax grabs [Podcast]
Latest episode, listen now! (Includes special gardening safety section at no extra charge!)Naked SecurityRead More
Clusters in a Cloud
Using PowerProtect Data Manager to Protect with Hyperscalers – AKS, GKE, EKSBlog – Dell TechnologiesRead More
US names three North Koreans in laundry list of cybercrime charges
Trio alleged to have been at it for more than a decade, and to have made off with well over
OEM Solutions Enable Human Progress
How OEM Solutions works with customers to co-design solutions that continue to change our world for the better.Blog – Dell
Can Edge Computing Exist Without the Edge? Part 3: The Economics of Edge Computing
Do the math. For the past decade, digital businesses have been investing in digital transformation initiatives. The promise is to
Fun To Financially Driven Cybercrime | Avast
Computer viruses and malware have been around for many years. Malware creators of the late-’80s and the ‘90s were tech-savvy
What MyHeritage DNA Knows About You | Avast
I’m kind of a genealogy nerd. I don’t mean like a hardcore genealogy person — I’ve probably spent a total
AV-Comparatives Top Rated Product Of 2020 | Avast
We’re proud to announce that Avast Free Antivirus has been awarded “Top-Rated Product” status for 2020 by AV-Comparatives. Avast was
“ScamClub” gang outed for exploiting iPhone browser bug to spew ads
Stay away from popup surveys that want personal data. Tell your friends…Naked SecurityRead More
Reduce Product Development Costs and Increase Innovation
I know that the headline sounds contradictory. Maybe you’re scratching your head and asking yourself how is that even possible …Blog
Communication is the Heart of Understanding
Make the right choices for a positive outcome by understanding the hidden signs and telemetry data points in your data
Sextortion Email Scams | Avast
Sextortion is an emerging online scam that takes advantage of people’s fear that their most intimate moments will be exposed
When Cyber Gangs Disregard Ransomware Payments, Victims Can Be Hit Twice
Several digital gangs have gone back on their pledge to honor the ransomware payments made by victims. The Digital Criminals
The Free Speech Triangle | Avast
As someone who has survived two very different dictatorships, hearing Americans and Europeans debate free speech always feels a little
Combine PDF files with ease using Acrobat online tools
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Avast Hacker Archives Episode 3 – Chris Roberts | Avast
Several years ago, Chris Roberts was waiting for a train in Chicago. Bored, he found himself staring at one of
One Million Sites Affected: Four Severe Vulnerabilities Patched in Ninja Forms
On January 20, 2021, our Threat Intelligence team responsibly disclosed four vulnerabilities in Ninja Forms, a WordPress plugin used by
Social justice and the hills we climb
Social justice and the hills we climb More RSS Feed for Cisco: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds …The Network: Top StoriesRead More
400GbE Finally Hits the Mainstream
Dell Technologies latest Z-series 400GbE family of switches will get you the throughput and performance you need in the data
Romance scams at all-time high: here’s what you need to know
It’s heartbreaking to get sucked into a romance scam, or to watch a friend or family member getting sucked in.
SolarWinds Hack and the Case of DNS Security
It’s not news that some of the top government agencies and companies in the world were victims of the SolarWinds
ApoMacroSploit : Apocalyptical FUD race
1.1 Introduction At the end of November, Check Point Research detected a new Office malware builder called APOMacroSploit, which was
FDA Medical Device Cybersecurity | Avast
Even if you don’t live in the US, you probably have heard about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the
How one man silently infiltrated dozens of high-tech networks
Ever counted how many external source code dependencies your fancy new software product has? Be prepared for a surprise!Naked SecurityRead
Second-guessing the CISO in an emergency
Second-guessing the CISO in an emergency More RSS Feed for Cisco: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds …The Network: Security NewsRead More
Naked Security Live – When is a bug bounty not a bug bounty?
Latest episode – watch now!Naked SecurityRead More
15th February – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 15th February, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. Top
Egregor ransomware criminals allegedly busted in Ukraine
More good news in the cybercrime law-and-order world, this time a bust of ransomware crooks.Naked SecurityRead More
Clubhouse Security and Privacy | Avast
Seemingly overnight, a new social network — Clubhouse — is popping up everywhere. On January 31, Elon Musk tweeted that
File Taxes Safely And Securely | Avast
The time of the year that we know and love has rolled around again — it’s tax season. In addition
Episode 104: Cryptography Demystified
This week, the Wordfence team discusses cryptography in depth, including the basics, a brief history, hashing, and the Crypto Wars.
Cisco Webex named Official Collaboration Partner of McLaren Formula 1 team
More RSS Feed: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds …The Network: Top StoriesRead More
Cisco Launches Digitization Program in Japan to Support Inclusive Pandemic Recovery
Cisco and the government of Japan are collaborating on mass-scale digitization projects that will support the government’s broader inclusive pandemic
Fallen victim to online fraud? Here’s what to do…
Practical tips on how to avoid getting scammed in the first place, as well as what to do if it