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How to use DocSecrets to encrypt sections of your Google Docs
If you need to hide sections of text in Google Documents, give the handy DocSecrets add-on a try.
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Data center admins: Learn how to run a basic vulnerability scan on your Linux servers with Nessus
Make sure the Linux servers in your data center are free from vulnerabilities by scanning them immediately using Nessus.
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The White House's international summit on ransomware: Biggest cybersecurity takeaways
This week the White House held a summit with various nations to address the threat of ransomware. Experts weigh in on the important security takeaways and why certain nations were excluded.
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How a vishing attack spoofed Microsoft to try to gain remote access
A voice phishing campaign spotted by Armorblox tried to convince people to give the attackers access to their computer.
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Broadcom Software's Symantec Threat Hunter Team discovers first-of-its-kind ransomware
The new ransomware family, called Yanluowang, appears to still be under development and lacks some sophisticated features found in similar code. Nonetheless, Symantec said, it's dangerous.
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How to configure SSH to use a non-standard port with SELinux set to enforcing
Switching the SSH listening port is an easy way to help secure remote login on your Linux servers. But when SELinux is involved, you have to take a few extra steps. Jack Wallen shows you how.
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Has COVID-19 or supply chain issues affected your organization's cybersecurity plans?
What do you really think about your company's cybersecurity strategy? Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us.
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3 risk management priorities CIOs are focused on right now
CIOs have had their hands full since the start of the pandemic with three risk management and governance priorities weighing heavily on their minds.
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How to get the most bang for your buck out of your cybersecurity budget
More than a quarter of executives surveyed by PwC expect double-digit growth in security budgets in 2022. The trick is to spend that money wisely and effectively.
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Dark Web: Many cybercrime services sell for less than $500
A ransomware kit costs as little as $66, though it needs to be modified, while a spearphishing attack can run as low as $100, says Altas VPN.
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How to secure Microsoft 365 with app governance
How can you protect your network and data from consent phishing attacks? Microsoft's new app compliance program can help.
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Get lifetime access to 9 courses to help you pass the most popular CompTIA exams
You can develop the skills to qualify you for a variety of tech careers all online and on your own schedule.
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The different types of sudo and su in Linux
Jack Wallen demystifies these two Linux admin tools because knowing which sudo or su command to run is important.
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What it costs to hire a hacker on the Dark Web
Though the final price for a cybercriminal's services is usually negotiated, personal attacks are the most expensive, says Comparitech.
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Top 5 tips for remote security
With more workers at home than ever before, security has become an even bigger concern. Tom Merritt shows us how to be extra safe.
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