500M Huawei devices infected with Joker malware
The Joker trojan malware found its way onto more than 538,000 Huawei devices. It’s the latest reminder to be careful whenever you download an app.
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Google adjusts patch policy to add time before revealing bugs
Google is making changes to its 90-day mandatory patch policy, giving developers a 30-day grace period before it publicly reports the vulnerability.
Crucial cybersecurity expenses not getting the budget they deserve
While the more obvious cybersecurity expenses are crucial, it is important that you do not lose sight of the not-so-obvious ones.
Microsoft Teams bug-bounty program: Help zap them and get cash
Microsoft has been upgrading Microsoft Teams at lightning speed, but new features often come with a swarm of bugs. Find them and earn some bucks.
The dangers of offensive cybersecurity
Offensive cybersecurity can stop cyberattacks before they impair target systems or penetrate defenses. But beware of the unintended consequences.
Operational technology security: Boost it or suffer the consequences
Companies with robust IT cyberthreat defenses don’t always have a strong operational technology security structure in place. It can be a costly mistake.
Digital workspaces: A successor to the enterprise VPN?
VPNs have grown in popularity as companies try to keep their remote workforce safe from cyberthreats. But are digital workspaces a better way to go?
Health-services provider SalusCare sues Amazon over security response
Health-services provider SalusCare claims Amazon did not act in good faith during a cybersecurity incident. A court will decide whether they are correct.
Everything you need to know about Germany’s draft IT security law
Germany’s interior ministry has proposed a new draft cybersecurity bill dubbed IT Security Act 2.0. Here are its highlights.
Google Chrome browser to connect to HTTPS by default
Users of Google Chrome will notice a slight change in their Internet browsing. When connected to a website, Chrome will default to HTTPS.
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