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Attackers probing backdoor flaw in popular Cisco Smart Licensing Utility, warns SANS

Network World

Finding and exploiting backdoors is almost a sport in some quarters. CSLU is a recent product, so one might have expected it to be better secured. For hackers (and researchers), this would be too tempting to pass over. The affected versions of CSLU are 2.0.0, version 2.3.0 is the patched version.

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Ransomware, zero-day exploits keep network security pros scrambling

Network World

The networks that enable today’s hyper-distributed enterprises face persistent and emerging security challenges. The key to fighting a ransomware attack is to be well prepared – “like the sports analogy, you need to build muscle to fight back effectively,” Anderson said. But that’s not a simple task for security practitioners. “The

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‘It just has to work’: Ahead of Black Friday NFL game, Amazon shows how it’s perfected live sports

GeekWire

(Amazon Photo / Cooper Neill) While millions of Americans think of Black Friday as a prime day to launch their holiday shopping, Prime Video will be focused on yet another live sporting event, streaming today’s NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders. 15 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

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Baseball and cybersecurity have more in common than you think

Tech Republic Security

A former pro baseball player and coach turned sports psychologist believes there is much cybersecurity pros can learn from sports mental conditioning. He wants to help them hit more home runs.

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AI in Security, Microsoft Vulnerabilities, and More: Key Takeaways From Black Hat USA 2024

IT Toolbox

One of summer's top information security events, Black Hat 2024, ended on August 8. The event comes at a time when AI affects everything from sports and politics to business and end consumers. The post AI in Security, Microsoft Vulnerabilities, and More: Key Takeaways From Black Hat USA 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Cisco security researcher: Ransomware crowd big on customer service

Network World

Cisco Senior Security Researcher Brad Antoniewicz often gets asked whether those who take people’s computers hostage with ransomware actually hold up their end of the bargain and decrypt files when victims pay by bitcoin. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Sports venues advance goals, enhance fan experience with data analytics

CIO Business Intelligence

Sports fans today have more ways than ever to watch their favorite teams beyond the traditional, live stadium experience, including television, streaming services, even highlights on social media. In response, sports teams and venue operators are working hard to improve and differentiate the in-stadium experience.

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