Security Leftovers
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Six things you need to know about IoT security
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OpenStack Cloud Security Moves Forward
When it comes to understanding security in the cloud and specifically security in OpenStack clouds, there are many factors to consider. In a panel session moderated by eWEEK at the OpenStack Summit in Boston, leaders from across different elements of the OpenStack security spectrum provided insight and recommendations on cloud security.
Security is a broad term in the OpenStack context and isn't just one single item. There is the OpenStack Security Project, which has a mission to help build tools and processes that help to secure OpenStack and its various projects. There is also the Vulnerability Management Team (VMT) that handles vulnerabilities for OpenStack project. Security in OpenStack is also reflected in various OpenStack projects, including notably Project Barbican for security key management. Finally there is just general security for cloud deployment by operators, which includes secure configuration and monitoring.
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We Wuz Warned
The tools that are infecting computers worldwide were indeed developed by, and then leaked from, the NSA. (Thanks for nothing, spooks.) The bitcoin.com article contains tips about how to protect yourself, and links to Windows patches, if you haven't yet been hit. Fortunately for us, the attacks seem to be focused on Windows systems; our Linux desktops are so far unscathed.
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NSA-created cyber tool spawns global attacks — and victims include Russia
Leaked alleged NSA hacking tools appear to be behind a massive cyberattack disrupting hospitals and companies across Europe, Asia, with Russia among the hardest-hit countries.
But the Department of Homeland Security told POLITICO it had not confirmed any attacks in the U.S. on government targets or vital industries, such as hospitals and banks.
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GCHQ tweeted about keeping Britain cyber-safe and it majorly backfired
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Leaked NSA Hacking Tool On Global Ransomware Rampage [Ed: No, the problem isn't "patching" or "upgrade", the problem is Windows itself, irrespective of which version (back doors)]
Thus, there's some debate online about whether the "problem" here is organizations who don't upgrade/patch or the NSA. Of course, these things are not mutually exclusive: you can reasonably blame both. Failing to update and patch your computers is a bad idea these days -- especially for large organizations with IT staff who should know better.
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An NSA-derived ransomware worm is shutting down computers worldwide
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WCry is so mean Microsoft issues patch for 3 unsupported Windows versions [Ed: Back doors in old versions of Windows belatedly closed because Microsoft risks losing millions of useds [sic] for good]
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