Amazon Aurora Publishes General, Slow Query and Error Logs to Amazon CloudWatch
You can now configure the MySQL-compatible edition of Amazon Aurora to publish general logs, slow query logs, and error logs to Amazon CloudWatch Logs. Previously, you could only publish audit logs. … Source: Amazon Relational Database Service Amazon Aurora Publishes General, Slow Query and Error Logs to Amazon CloudWatch
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‘Significant’ FBI Error Reignites Data Encryption Debate
FBI stats about inaccessible cellphones were inflated, undermining already controversial bureau claims about the threat of encryption. Source: Wired Security ‘Significant’ FBI Error Reignites Data Encryption Debate
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Stealthy, Destructive Malware Infects Half a Million Routers
Cisco researchers discover a new router malware outbreak that might also be the next cyberwar attack in Ukraine. Source: Wired Security Stealthy, Destructive Malware Infects Half a Million Routers
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Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment is now available
The Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment is now available, offering an environment for customers to easily test beta, release candidate, and early production versions of PostgreSQL database engine software with… Source: Amazon Relational Database Service Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment is now available
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How the LAPD Uses Data to Predict Crime
The Los Angeles Police Department is using “predictive policing” to prevent crime, but this innovative approach has its problems. Source: Wired Security How the LAPD Uses Data to Predict Crime
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After Meltdown and Spectre, Another Scary Chip Flaw Emerges
A new processor vulnerability known as Speculative Store Bypass could expose user data on a huge swath of devices. Source: Wired Security After Meltdown and Spectre, Another Scary Chip Flaw Emerges
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After Meltdown and Spectre, Another Scary Chip Flaw Emerges
A new processor vulnerability known as Speculative Store Bypass could expose user data on a huge swath of devices. Source: Wired Security After Meltdown and Spectre, Another Scary Chip Flaw Emerges
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You Can Send Invisible Messages With Subtle Font Tweaks
Researchers have developed a new technique called FontCode that hides secrets in plain sight. Source: Wired Security You Can Send Invisible Messages With Subtle Font Tweaks
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A Mugshots.com Indictment, Lost Grenades, and More Security News This Week
Critical Cisco bugs, lost grenades, and more of the week’s top security news. Source: Wired Security A Mugshots.com Indictment, Lost Grenades, and More Security News This Week
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A Location-Sharing Disaster Shows How Exposed You Really Are
The failures of Securus and LocationSmart to secure location data are the failures of an entire industry. Source: Wired Security A Location-Sharing Disaster Shows How Exposed You Really Are
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EC2 Instance Update – C5 Instances with Local NVMe Storage (C5d)
As you can see from my EC2 Instance History post, we add new instance types on a regular and frequent basis. Driven by increasingly powerful processors and designed to address an ever-widening set of use cases, the size and diversity of this list reflects the equally diverse group of EC2 customers! Near the bottom of… Read more »
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Amazon RDS Supports Outbound Network Access from PostgreSQL Read Replicas for Commercial Regions
PostgreSQL read replicas on Amazon RDS now support Outbound Network Access and can execute queries using the postgres_fdw extension to access remote servers. The postgres_fdw extension lets you access and modify data stored in other PostgreSQL… Source: Amazon Relational Database Service Amazon RDS Supports Outbound Network Access from PostgreSQL Read Replicas for Commercial Regions
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Gruesome Jihadi Content Still Flourishes on Facebook and Google+
Despite improvements to algorithmic filtering, Facebook and Google+ still host scores of ISIS and related content and accounts that sometimes stay up for months. Source: Wired Security Gruesome Jihadi Content Still Flourishes on Facebook and Google+
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4 Key Takeaways From Mueller’s First Year—and What’s Next
One year in, Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump and Russia appears poised to connect all the pieces of the puzzle. Source: Wired Security 4 Key Takeaways From Mueller’s First Year—and What’s Next
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Inside the Takedown of Scan4You, a Notorious Malware Clearinghouse
How security researchers caught the creators of counter antivirus services Scan4You. Source: Wired Security Inside the Takedown of Scan4You, a Notorious Malware Clearinghouse
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Senators Grill Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Christopher Wylie
Christopher Wylie testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday that Cambridge Analytica specialized in “disinformation, spreading rumors, kompromat, and propaganda.” Source: Wired Security Senators Grill Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Christopher Wylie
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AWS IoT 1-Click – Use Simple Devices to Trigger Lambda Functions
We announced a preview of AWS IoT 1-Click at AWS re:Invent 2017 and have been refining it ever since, focusing on simplicity and a clean out-of-box experience. Designed to make IoT available and accessible to a broad audience, AWS IoT 1-Click is now generally available, along with new IoT buttons from AWS and AT&T. I… Read more »
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Jigsaw's Project Shield Will Protect Campaigns From Online Attacks
Project Shield already defends journalists and human rights groups from DDoS attacks. Now, Jigsaw will help political campaigns out as well. Source: Wired Security Jigsaw’s Project Shield Will Protect Campaigns From Online Attacks
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White House Cuts Top Cybersecurity Role as Threats Loom
Former national security officials say the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate top cybersecurity policy roles sends the wrong message. Source: Wired Security White House Cuts Top Cybersecurity Role as Threats Loom
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