The Security Assessment Process & Best Practices Presentation
The Security Assessment Process & Best Practices Presentation
Update OpenVAS Plugins (NVT, Cert Data & SCAP Data) Automatically
Once you have install OpenVAS it is a good idea to ensure it is kept up to date and running the latest security scripts to find the latest vulnerabilities as well as sync to the most updated nvt, scap and cert data. The best way to do this is to create a script that sync's […]
How to Reset or Create a Password for OpenVas
The password to access OpenVas vulnerability scanner with username ‘admin’ is created during the initial setup. At times you forget the password or want to reset it. This can be accomplished by resetting the password using the following command: To change admin password: sudo openvasmd -- --user=admin -- --new-password=letmein Then logon using admin for the username […]
Did Cambridge Analytica access your Facebook information? How to check and protect yourself
Starting this past Monday, Facebook started to inform users if their data may have been shared with Cambridge Analytica. The social media company is informing affected users at the top of “News Feeds.” The alert, titled “Protecting Your Information,” will be visible to users whose information was accessed by a third-party website and potentially shared […]
Important Message Regarding MyFitnessPal Account Security
NOTICE OF DATA BREACH To the MyFitnessPal Community: We are writing to notify you about an issue that may involve your MyFitnessPal account information. We understand that you value your privacy and we take the protection of your information seriously. What Happened? On March 25, 2018, we became aware that during February of this year […]
Under Armour MyFitnessPal hack affects 150 million user accounts
The accounts of about 150 million users of nutrition-tracking app MyFitnessPal were breached last month, Under Armour (UAA) said Thursday, adding its name to the list of corporations targeted by hackers. Hackers gained access to personal data included user names, emails and encrypted passwords, the sportswear apparel maker said in a news release. The affected […]
Open Vulnerability Assessment System release 9 (OpenVAS-9)
The OpenVAS developers are happy to announce a round of maintenance releases for the Open Vulnerability Assessment System release 9 (OpenVAS-9). This round includes the following releases: - OpenVAS Libraries 9.0.2 - OpenVAS Scanner 5.1.2 Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to the releases. For a detailed list of the changes in the individual […]
Information Assurance Scholarship Program: Capitol Technology University
Picture this: a full scholarship package enabling you to complete your cybersecurity education without being hampered by financial burdens. In addition, a generous stipend covering room and board. And the assurance of federal government employment after graduation. All this is possible through the Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP), which is available to students at DHS […]
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Issues Advice on Ransomware
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) of Carnegie Mellon University has released a blog post on best practices for preventing and responding to ransomware. This common malware captures, encrypts, and holds your data to extort a ransom. SEI’s top recommendation to thwart ransomware attacks is to back up your important files regularly. US-CERT recommends that users […]
Presidential Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 11, 2017 Presidential Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - STRENGTHENING THE CYBERSECURITY OF FEDERAL NETWORKS AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE By the authority vested in me as President by the […]