Individuals at Risk
Identity Theft
Unsecured database lets hacker expose 58 million plus records from data management firm: A hacker scanning for unsecured databases was able to compromise at least 58.8 million records – and possibly as many as 258 million – from Modern Business Solutions (MBS), a data management and monetization firm primarily serving the automotive, employment and real-estate industries.
With the 2016 election just a few weeks away, Jake discusses the impact the election will have on important technology issues. These issues include privacy and law enforcement surveillance, the importance and dangers of smartphone encryption, and America's cyber-security and cyber-warfare readiness.
Important Security Updates
7-Zip: 7-Zip.org has released version 16.04 (32-bit and 64-bit). Updates are available from 7-Zip’s website.
Avira Free Antivirus: Avira has released version 15.0.22.54 of its free Antivirus. Updates are available from Avira’s website.
Individuals at Risk
Cyber Privacy
Facebook enables encryption for mobile Messenger app’s 900M users Facebook this week said the roughly 900 million account holders who use its mobile Messenger app each month can now make their conversations illegible to eavesdroppers after it finished rolling out a feature that uses end-to-end encryption to protect private messages from prying eyes.
Individuals at Risk
Cyber Defense
How to pick a password manager: After the Yahoo breach exposed personal data about 500 million users, many people are looking for ways to protect themselves online. That’s where password managers come in. Christian Science Monitor, September 30, 2016
Information Security Management in the Organization
Information Security Management and Governance
10 Things You Need to Do if your Business Gets Hacked: What’s worse than a massive data breach? Not reporting it.
Important Security Updates
7-Zip: 7-Zip.org has released version 16.03 (32-bit and 64-bit). Updates are available from 7-Zip’s website.
Adobe Shockwave Player: Adobe has released version 12.2.5.195 of Shockwave Player running on Windows and Macintosh.
Individuals at Risk
Identity Theft
Yahoo Says Hackers Stole Data on 500 Million Users in 2014: SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo announced on Thursday that the account information of at least 500 million users was stolen by hackers two years ago, in the biggest known intrusion of one company’s computer network.
Important Security Updates
Apple iOS: Apple has released version 10.0.2 of its iOS to fix at least 1 vulnerability reported in previous versions. Updates are available through the device or through Apple’s website.
Apple macOS Server: Apple has released updates for macOS Server 5.2 for macOS Sierra v10.12 and later to fix at least 2 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical, reported in previous versions.
Individuals at Risk
Identity Theft
Identity Theft: How To Protect Yourself Or Resolve It: Identity theft impacts more than 17 million consumers every year, and consumers over 50 can be particularly vulnerable. This year is on track to exceed the 780 data breaches of 2015, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.
Important Security Updates
Adobe Flash Player: Adobe has released version 23.0.0.162 to fix at least 26 vulnerabilities. Updates are available from Adobe’s website. Updates are also available for Adobe AIR.
Apple iOS: Apple has released version 10.0.1 of its iOS to fix at least 1 vulnerability reported in previous versions.
Welcome to the AXICOM Password Generator. AXICOM clients, employees, colleagues and friends are encouraged to use this tool to generate secure passwords. It ensures that your passwords are strong while still being easy to type and use. To get started, press "Generate Passwords". Play around with the preferences until you have a password you like. Enjoy!
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