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Secure Network Protocols

Network security is an important topic in a world where most corporations have an on-line presence and billions of dollars of e-commerce is transacted daily. Technologists need to have an …

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The danger of legacy protocols

Legacy server protocols can be dangerous, particularly those which were once widely used and are no longer well known. Why do these legacy protocols present a danger?

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The growing threat of ransomware

[Ransomware](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware) is a real and growing threat. Although it has been around for many years, it is only more recently that ransomware has become more prominent.

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Massive account takeover attacks

The massive _account takeover attacks_ reported by Akamai recently illustrate what corporations are up against when it comes to cyberattacks.

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Operational technology security and the IoT

One aspect not discussed in [our recent post](http://enterprisedt.com/blogs/discussion/security-and-the-internet-of-things/) on security issues and the _Internet of Things_ (IoT) is the increasing trend of connecting _operational technology systems_ to the internet.

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Ransomware attack again

We only just discussed the growing threat of ransomware - cyberattacks where victims' data is encrypted by attackers and they must pay a fee to have their data decrypted.

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Short URLs expose cloud security holes

Many companies store confidential documents in the cloud, often unknown to companies themselves. Individuals simply use cloud-based services for collaboration because they are convenient.

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Vehicle hacking is here

You might remember the infamous Jeep hack last year, in 2015. In a scary demonstration, Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek demonstrated their ability to remotely control almost everything, including steering and braking.

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