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"Let's go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday."
- Steve Jobs
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4 Cabling Tips to Organize Your
Network's Wires
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We live in an exciting time of computing where more is happening wirelessly than ever before. Although, we're still a long way off from having networking wires and cables become entirely obsolete, which means that it's in your best interest to know how to deal with your cables as efficiently as possible.
If you're not intentional about your network's wiring, then you're going to lose significant time when maintenances have to be performed, as well as just having a big mess on your hands. To get you started with how to take control of your network's cabling situation, consider these four best practices.
Use Different Colored Cables for Different Signal Types
Even though it may take some specialized shopping for you to find different colored cables, it will be worth it if it means that your network will be that much more organized. Using different colored cables will prevent your cables from becoming a one-colored tangled mess, and you can even color coordinate your cables by different signal types. Just image the time saved by not having to follow a cable from one device to the other in order to find out what goes where.
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| How much Is Your Identity Worth on the Black Market? |
Have you ever wondered what hackers do with all of the data they steal on a regular basis? Sure, they could go public with it like they did with the Ashley Madison and Sony hacks, or they could sell it and make some quick cash. Credentials like passwords, usernames, Social Security numbers, and more, can be sold for top dollar in illegal markets, but how much can your identity go for?
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The Internet of Things Takes Cyber Security to a Whole New Level
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With the Internet of Things continuing to gain popularity, we're seeing more devices that connect to the Internet than ever before. However, what the users of these devices
 might be failing to take into consideration is the fact that the Internet is a dangerous place full of threats and other miscreants. What happens if these criminals decide to attack any of your connected devices? This is a relevant question to ask since October is Cyber Security Month, and The Internet of Things represents the next frontier of cyberspace.
The Internet of Things can increase efficiency, but at what cost? The Internet of Things isn't a phenomenon that's exclusive to the business sector; rather, all users will probably take advantage of at least one Internet of Things device at some point or another. Considering the fact that Internet-connected cars, houses, thermostats, smart watches, fitness trackers, baby monitors, and other appliances are increasing in popularity, it's not beyond the realm of possibility that hackers can take advantage of these devices in order to mess with the lives of innocent people.
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), defines Internet of Things devices as the following:
IoT devices connect through computer networks to exchange data with the operator, businesses, manufacturers, and other connected devices, mainly without requiring human interaction.
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| Warning: Malicious Adware Finds New Ways to Spread on Android Devices |
With many organizations heavily relying on mobile computing, malicious operators have begun targeting the "low-lying fruit" of a business' IT infrastructure, which is often a company's mobile devices. Kemoge, a malicious adware strain designed to corrupt Android mobile operating systems, is the latest mobile threat that your business needs to protect itself against.
The network security experts at FireEye have concluded that Kemoge can be found within legitimate applications that are distributed through alternate app stores, and it has already spread to 20 different countries. The adware infects a device by overwhelming the user with unwanted advertisements. Yulong Zhang, a security consultant with FireEye, cites evidence suggesting that this particular strain of malware was created in China, and attached to legitimate applications to get the most bang for their buck. By repackaging this malicious code with legitimate software titles, Kemoge is able to spread effectively.
CIO acknowledges that Kemoge adheres to the following process when infecting a device:
Kemoge not only displays unwanted ads, but it's also loaded with eight root exploits that target a wide range of Android devices [...] A successful attack using those exploits means an attacker would have complete control over the device. Kemoge will collect a device's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) and IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) numbers, information on storage and apps, and send the information to a remote server.
Moreover, the malware suggests that users download other applications infected with the malware, and it scans the device for vulnerabilities. It also installs the exploits that are deployed for remote control, while sending information to a remote server. In essence, it hijacks Android mobile devices and allows the hackers behind it to extract information, and install and uninstall applications. This can render a mobile platform useless.
To combat this potential disaster, we first want to suggest that the only place you should be downloading applications for your Android device is from Google Play. Apps from the official Google Play Store will be less likely to include malicious or hazardous code. It's also best practice to be mindful of the apps you download, whether you use a company mobile device or not.
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