Archive for August 2018
News roundup: The latest cyberthreats in Oregon: ways to protect yourself
Cybersecurity threats are not just reserved for companies and political hacking. Many times, they involve theft of personal data and money from ATM machines. Recently in Warrenton, Oregon, a man noticed something unusual at an ATM. According to the Daily Astorian, a customer saw another customer using two ATM cards, which resulted in an error…
Read MoreNews roundup: Cybersecurity preparedness for home and small business
Every few weeks, a new cybersecurity breach occurs in business or in government. Cybercrime is on the rise, whether it’s based on stealing personal data and making a profit, political espionage, or the ego boost that hackers get when they see their work in headlines. The United States is the leading target for hackers because,…
Read MoreOSU Professor Plays Key Role On Winning Team at DEF CON 2018
An Oregon State University professor played a key role in the team that won big at the 26th annual DEF CON 2018 conference, one of the world’s largest hacking conventions. The DEFKOR00t team that included Dr. Yeong Jin Jang of Oregon State University’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science competed against 24 other teams to…
Read MoreNews roundup: Cybersecurity talent runs deep in Portland
Portland continues to be a hotbed of talent for the cybersecurity market. Companies like PKI Solutions and Galois are well known throughout the cybersecurity industry for their innovative solutions and call the Rose City home. You can add Twistlock to the mix. Earlier this year, the company moved its headquarters from San Francisco to Portland…
Read MoreAre You Overexposed and Underprepared? Five Reasons to Consider SIEM
Who are the biggest targets for hackers and cybercriminals? You are. Intruders are finding the holes in your network, your devices, your applications—and they are accessing your data. The majority of organizations do not have the security resources or the required security solutions in place for 24x7x365 threat detecting, monitoring and response. And consider this:…
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