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An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.


Cybercrime Enablers
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Cybercrime Enablers

Initial Access Brokers sell unauthorized access.

The SEC's Cybersecurity Rules
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The SEC's Cybersecurity Rules

Public companies now must report material cybersecurity incidents within four business days.

Should Schools Rely on Government for Cyber Protection?
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Should Schools Rely on Government for Cyber Protection?

Can the federal government protect K-12 schools and their students from cyberattacks?

Using Psychology to Bolster Cybersecurity
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Using Psychology to Bolster Cybersecurity

Getting into the minds of attackers to protect the enterprise.

Giving Users More than They Can Handle
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Giving Users More than They Can Handle

Are Microsoft's artificial intelligence files creating security issues for customers?

Concerns Grow about MFA Bypass Attacks
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Concerns Grow about MFA Bypass Attacks

Cybercriminals increasingly are using specially crafted attacks to bypass Multi-Factor authentication.

Turning AI to Crime
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Turning AI to Crime

How cybercriminals use ChatGPT in creating malware and cyberattacks.  

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Candidate Cracked
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NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Candidate Cracked

It took researchers in Belgium just an hour to crack the SIKE cryptographic algorithm.

Samsung Breach Slams Consumers
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Samsung Breach Slams Consumers

Including this writer.

Software Insecurity
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Software Insecurity

Software is more vulnerable than we think.

Raising the Ramparts
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Raising the Ramparts

Why the enterprise needs military-grade cybersecurity, too.

Cybercriminals Eye Biometrics
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Cybercriminals Eye Biometrics

Biometric markers are increasingly popular targets of data theft, potentially endangering far more than your locally stored information.

BlackByte Ransomware Bites Critical Infrastructure, the San Francisco 49ers
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BlackByte Ransomware Bites Critical Infrastructure, the San Francisco 49ers

One ransomware attack struck a professional football team as competitors were preparing for the Super Bowl.

A Source of Security Challenges for Years to Come
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A Source of Security Challenges for Years to Come

Cybersecurity experts agree the recently uncovered Log4Shell software vulnerability is the most dangerous on record.

Cyber Risk in Digital Transformation
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Cyber Risk in Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity missteps during corporate Digital Transformation efforts can lead to digital breaches.

Keeping Control of the Wheel
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Keeping Control of the Wheel

Developments in automotive cybersecurity.

Is 5G Opening Security Holes in the Internet of Things?
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Is 5G Opening Security Holes in the Internet of Things?

The new 5G networks increase hacker access to the Internet of Things.

Cyber-Securing the Home Office
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Cyber-Securing the Home Office

Patching the security holes that arise when working from home.

Avoiding Coronavirus Infections to the Email
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Avoiding Coronavirus Infections to the Email

Cybercriminals go phishing with COVID lures.

U.S. HHS Battles DDoS
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U.S. HHS Battles DDoS

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services networks were hit by a Distributed Denial of Service attack just as the coronavirus pandemic was ramping up.
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