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Aircrack-ng Wireless Network Tools 1.4

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:53:31 GMT

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).


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Aircrack-ng Wireless Network Tools 1.6

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 23:08:40 GMT

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).


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Teltonika RUT9XX Reflected Cross Site Scripting

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:22:13 GMT

Teltonika RUT9XX routers with firmware before 00.05.01.1 are prone to cross site scripting vulnerabilities in hotspotlogin.cgi due to insufficient user input sanitization.


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Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 ACEManager iplogging.cgi Command Injection

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:32:22 GMT

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the ACEManager iplogging.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can inject arbitrary commands, resulting in arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.


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Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 ACEManager upload.cgi Unverified Password Change

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 20:32:22 GMT

An exploitable unverified password change vulnerability exists in the ACEManager upload.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause a unverified device configuration change, resulting in an unverified change of the user password on the device. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.


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Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 ACEManager ping_result.cgi Cross Site Scripting

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:01:11 GMT

An exploitable cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the ACEManager ping_result.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP ping request can cause reflected javascript code execution, resulting in the execution of javascript code running on the victim's browser. An attacker can get a victim to click a link, or embedded URL, that redirects to the reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability to trigger this vulnerability.


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Mali lures angel investors to boost start-ups

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:04:19 +0000

Government minister Safia Boly outlines efforts to foster entrepreneurship


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Latvia highlights anti-money laundering efforts

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:04:17 +0000

FDI into Latvia has recovered in recent years as the Baltic state has implemented stricter anti-money laundering procedures. Latvian minister of economics Ralfs Nemiro talks to Alex Irwin-Hunt about the progress made.


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The UK tops Europe renewable energy ranking

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:04:09 +0000

The UK is the Europe's leading destination for foreign investment in green energy, followed by Spain, finds fDi’s Top European Locations for Renewable Energy Investment.


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View from Asia: imagining the worst

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:03:58 +0000

What if the coronavirus lasts until the end of the year? Lawrence Yeo has a bleak forecast.


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How Data Intelligence Is Accelerating Innovation for Social Good

By feeds.techsoup.org
Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:45:00 GMT

I am often asked what I see as the biggest potential game-changers in tech — particularly as it relates to social good. Mobile, social, the cloud, and analytics continue to emerge as key themes. However, analytics is emerging as the true game changer — catalyzed by advances in open architecture.

Let me unpack what I mean by "open architecture." Open means that anyone can access it, contribute to it, and innovate on top of it. At Blackbaud, where I serve as chief technology officer, one of our core tenets has been to design an open, cloud-based software and data architecture. We're cultivating a technical community of partners, customers, and engineers (inside and outside of the company) who are innovating in different ways and contributing to this ecosystem.

From this vantage point, I see the way that openness accelerates the velocity of innovation. Looking at it from a different angle, open ecosystems also yield data and analytics that enable everyone who is part of them to gain more insights and intelligence.

This data can power intelligent software solutions, surface actionable events, maintain accurate and current data assets, and generally drive more results for users. In other words, an open cloud-based architecture elevates usage, which in turn generates more and more data and intelligence that make the system even more powerful.

With data, analytics, and intelligence in mind, the following capabilities emerge as candidates to have a great positive impact.

The Internet of Things

Internet of Things (IoT) technology is cheap and accessible and can transform normal household items into network devices that generate data. In my house, the lights, thermostats, appliances, cars, doors, and windows are all connected devices. These connected devices generate data and intelligence (such as trends in usage, optimization of electricity consumption, and so on). Much like a household, there are many IoT possibilities for nonprofits and other players in the social good space to generate valuable, actionable data.

Instrumentation

Instrumentation provides us with the ability to understand what's happening within our software. As Blackbaud ships features and capabilities within solutions, we monitor usage. We do so to understand if our customers can easily discover the new capability (do they use it the first time they log on?) and to determine if our customers find it valuable (is their use ongoing?). This data-driven approach is an extremely effective way of measuring both the quality of the user experience and the overall value of the work we're doing.

We can learn a lot about our customers just by observing what they do. Across the software industry, instrumentation is driving advances in understanding that enable more targeted solutions to users' challenges.

Usage Information

Like instrumentation, usage data enables us to understand the leading indicators that yield the best, most effective outcomes. For example, through usage data, we were able to understand that nonprofits who proactively thank donors within one week of giving have an advantage. They were much more effective at converting those individuals to longer-term supporters and recurring donors.

Predictive Intelligence

Predictive analytics showcase some of the most stunning and innovative applications of data. At Blackbaud, we think of predictive analytics as a kind of "self-driving car." It guides and sometimes fully automates tasks for our users, enabling them to gain much greater results. A few examples of predictive analytics scenarios that we're working on include

  • Extending the most compelling message to a specific person at just the right time via the best channel, to keep them engaged, generate a donation, invite them to an event, or simply share a story.
  • Intelligently connecting nonprofits, corporations, individuals, foundations, faith-based organizations, schools, and other stakeholders across the ecosystem we serve. That action enables us to more efficiently coordinate efforts and services and drive greater good together.
  • Leveraging social information, an understanding of a person's network, geographical context, and other analytics to help connect an advocate with a nonprofit, school, or foundation, in just the right way.

We leverage the correlation of many different, disparate data sources to drive true intelligence and to power new, predictive user experiences across our applications. Our data platform is what powers this intelligence. This platform drives value across our solutions in other ways, including

  • Correcting, appending, and de-duplicating data across the system
  • Business intelligence and reporting that shows trends in data
  • Real-time data pipelines that spark events across the system based on changes to the data

I’ve included only a few examples of technology capabilities we're researching that we believe will have a strong positive impact. The central theme of these capabilities is providing more actionable data and intelligence. Our commitment to delivering a robust, scalable, and flexible data architecture as well as open, cloud-based software enables us to take advantage of this technology. It also enables us to harness these capabilities to drive greater value for the customers we serve.

This blog post was written by Mary Beth Westmoreland.


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Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups

By feeds.techsoup.org
Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:37:00 GMT

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. More than one-third of charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year, and the emergence of Giving Tuesday (on November 28 this year) makes the year's end even more critical for charities.

Feeling overwhelmed? Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. and the globe.

Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans.

With more than 75 events scheduled for October, there's probably an event scheduled for your community, so RSVP now for one of our meetups.

Join us!

Upcoming Tech4Good Events

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared, NTEN's Tech Clubs, and other awesome organizations. If you're holding monthly events that gather the #nptech community, let me know, and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Central and South America

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Africa and Middle East

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Asia and Pacific Rim

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

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Europe and U.K.

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Left photo: Gregory Munyaneza / NetSquared Rwanda / CC BY

Center photo: Chrispin Okumu / NetSquared Kenya / CC BY

Right photo: Chrispin Okumu / NetSquared Kenya / CC BY


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Protecting Yourself from Malware with Better Password Security

By feeds.techsoup.org
Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:36:00 GMT

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In Week 1 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) we looked at spoofed emails, cybercriminals' preferred method of spreading malware. Today, in an effort to provide you with the best information out there to keep you safe online, we're hitting you with a double dose of cybersafety news.

Let's take look at the topics for Week 2 and 3 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: malware and password security. They're separate but related issues in the world of Internet crime prevention, and a better understanding of each is key to protecting your property and personal information in today's digital world.

Malware

Malware is an umbrella term used to describe software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems. If you'd like, you can take a moment and watch this video on malware from Norton Security. But the best way to begin protecting yourself against this stuff is to learn about all the different types of malware that can affect your computer. There are tons, so we'll just go over the broader categories for now.

Viruses: Malicious bits of code that replicate by copying themselves to another program, computer boot sector, or document and change how a computer works. Viruses are typically attached to an executable file or program and spread once a user opens that file and executes it.

Worms: They're like viruses, but are different in terms of the way they're spread. Worms typically exploit a vulnerability or a weakness that allows an attacker to reduce a system's information assurance. Missed that last Windows update? You might be more vulnerable to worms.

Trojans: These look like legitimate pieces of software and are activated after a user executes them. Unlike a virus or a worm, a trojan does not replicate a copy of itself. Instead, it lurks silently in the background, compromising users' sensitive personal data.

Ransomware: This refers to a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system's screen or by locking or threatening to erase the users' files unless a ransom is paid. You may recall the WannaCry attack that affected users across the globe this summer, only to be thwarted by the accidental discovery of a "kill switch" that saved people from the malicious software.

Spyware: This malware collects your personal information (such as credit card numbers) and often passes this information along to third parties online without you knowing.

You can check out more descriptions and examples of the types of malware that exist today at MalwareFox, a malware detection and removal software program.

Tips for Protecting Yourself Against Malware

Staying malware-free doesn't require an engineering degree. You can greatly reduce, if not completely eliminate, your chances of falling victim to malware by following these easy tips.

  • Keep your operating system current.
  • Keep your software up to date, particularly the software you use to browse the Internet.
  • Install antivirus and security software and schedule weekly scans. At TechSoup, we're protected by Symantec Endpoint Protection. At home, there are dozens of solutions you can use to protect yourself (PCMag lists many here).
  • Mind where you click. Think twice before you download torrent videos or free Microsoft Office templates from some random website.
  • Avoid public, nonpassword, nonencrypted Wi-Fi connections when you can. Use a VPN when you cannot.

Spread the Word

Let people know that TechSoup is helping you become more #CyberAware by sharing a message on your social media channels. If you tag @TechSoup on Twitter, we'll retweet the first two tweets. Remember, we're all in this together.

Password Security

Now that we've covered the nasty stuff that can make your life miserable if it ends up on your computer, let's go over some password security tips to help prevent malware from getting there in the first place. Using best practices when it comes to protecting your passwords is a proven way to protect your personal and financial information. Curious how knowledgeable you already are? Watch this video and take this quiz to enter a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card!

First, let's go over some facts.

  • Passwords are the first line of defense to protect your personal and financial information.
  • A weak password can allow viruses to gain access to your computer and spread through TechSoup's or your family's network.
  • It's estimated that 73 percent of users have the same password for multiple sites and 33 percent use the same password every time. (Source: Digicert, May 2014)
  • Despite a small sample size of 1,110 U.S. adults, a recent YouGov survey still found that 28 percent of adults use the same passwords for most of their online accounts. (Source: Business Insider, October 2017).

Best Practices for Effective Password Protection

One great way to better protect yourself is by opting for a passphrase, which is much more difficult to crack than a single-word password. Here are some guidelines to creating one.

  • Pick a famous quote or saying and use the first letter of each word.
  • Add a number that you can remember.
  • Capitalize one letter.
  • Make it unique by adding the first letter of your company's name to the beginning or end of the passphrase.
  • Make it between 16 and 24 characters.

You should never write your password down, but if you must, never store user IDs and passwords together. Finally — even though it might seem unwieldy — you should always use a different password for each site that requires one. In today's world, everything is connected. A savvy hacker can easily breach your bank account, email, and medical records in one fell swoop if you're using the same password for all three.

Additional Cybersecurity Resources

In case you missed it, take a look at last week's post on recognizing suspicious emails.

Need a little inspiration? Find out how TechSoup and Symantec are making a difference in the lives of at-risk teens.

Get more security tips from the National Cyber Security Alliance. National Cyber Security Alliance Month — observed every October — was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Find out how you can get involved.


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Keep Your Data Safe: The Joy of Locking Your Computer

By feeds.techsoup.org
Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:36:00 GMT

Here's a simple way to keep your data safe from potential bad actors in one easy step. Are you ready? Here it is: Log out and lock your computer whenever you're not in front of it.

That's right, it's so simple it can almost be seen as an analog approach to cybersecurity. But make no mistake, all those in-depth disk encryption efforts can be rendered pointless. If you step away from your computer while it's on and unlocked, anyone passing by can access it.

Working Remotely Promotes Data Vulnerability

What's perhaps most insidious about someone gaining physical access to your computer is the fact that the attacker doesn't need any advanced technical know-how to steal sensitive information. A momentary lapse in vigilance at work or a coffee shop can result in a data breach of epic proportions.

Let's say you're working remotely at your favorite café down the street from your apartment and you get up to put in an order for a late breakfast, forgetting to lock your laptop. During that brief moment, a low-key cybervillian could easily stick a USB drive into your computer and copy any sensitive files about you — or your organization — and leave undetected.

Furthermore, if you were logged in to Gmail, your medical records, or your bank account, that malefactor could wreak havoc on your personal and professional life in a matter of minutes.

Tips for Protecting Yourself

The good news about all of this is that warding off these types of would-be data plunderers is really, really easy — it's simply a matter of using your operating system's screen locking functionality. If you don't want to do this, then at the very least you should log out of any sensitive online accounts whenever you step away from your machine.

For each of the following options, be sure you are aware of the password connected to your user login before locking yourself (or anyone else) out.

Screen Locking in Microsoft Windows

  • Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and select Lock this computer
  • Press Windows+L

Either of these will lock your computer and require a password to log back in. You can choose Control Panel > Personalization > Screen Saver Settings and set up a screen saver that provides a login screen to get back in once it's been initiated.

Screen Locking in macOS

  • On an external keyboard or older laptops, press Ctrl+Shift+Eject
  • On a MacBook Air or Pro Retina, press Ctrl+Shift+Power

You can also go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and select Require password immediately after sleep or screen saver begins (provided you have already set up a screen saver by clicking System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver).

Additional Cybersecurity Resources

Get more security tips from the National Cyber Security Alliance. National Cyber Security Awareness Month — observed every October — was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Find out how you can get involved.

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Egypt attracts most food manufacturing FDI

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:08:31 +0000

Egypt became the ‘bread basket’ of Africa in 2018, attracting the largest number of foreign investments in food manufacturing. 


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Viewpoint: In emerging states, more investment isn’t enough

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:41:41 +0000

Emerging states must re-orientate their investment efforts to increasingly target those with an outsized social impact


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Egypt planning minister strives for sustainable economic growth

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:50:08 +0000

Egypt is well on the way to establishing a diversified economy, claims Hala El Saeed, minister of planning and economic development 


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How the Suez Canal Economic Zone is aiding Egypt's economic resurgence

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:13:41 +0000

Combining a strategic location with an investor-friendly environment, Egypt is ensuring its Suez Canal Economic Zone is primed for foreign investment. 


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Hackers Are Taking Over Twitter Accounts To Sell Face Masks

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:05:31 GMT


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A Twitch Streamer Is Exposing Coronavirus Scams Live

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:12:46 GMT


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Low-Orbit Internet Banking Fraud Claim Alleged To Be Space Junk

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:33:35 GMT


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Emerging markets predicted to spearhead GDP growth over next decade

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:24:32 +0000

Lower fertility rates will boost economic growth, according to a demographic model developed by Renaissance Capital. 


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Climate concerns top long-term WEF risks for first time

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:59:12 +0000

Severe threats to the environment accounted for all of the five most likely long-term risks in the WEF’s Global Risks Report 2020.


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France ups investment screening

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:07:34 +0000

Investors in France will face greater scrutiny under extended legislation.


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US tops global soft power ranking

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:49:30 +0000

The US has the world’s strongest soft power, while China and Russia are rising in influence, according to a recent ranking from Brand Finance.


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FDI screening moves to the fore as protectionism takes hold

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:26:58 +0000

Authorities in the US, the EU and across the developed world are stepping up efforts to scrutinise foreign investment on the grounds of both national security and tech sovereignty.


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fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21 - London leads LEP ranking while Oxfordshire makes rapid rise

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:26:07 +0000

London LEP and Thames Valley Berkshire LEP hold on to their respective first and second places in the Local Enterprise Partnership rankings, while Oxfordshire LEP jumps up eight places to third. 


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UK strengthens ties to Africa

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:25:25 +0000

London event hears how the UK export credit agency is increasing its focus on trade with African countries. Jason Mitchell reports.


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Mayor outlines Warsaw's winning formula

By www.fdiintelligence.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:12:30 +0000

Warsaw already offers a skilled workforce and has improved its infrastructure – now it must focus on climate change and reducing congestion, mayor Rafał Trzaskowski tells fDi.


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4G Networks Vulnerable To DoS Attacks, Subscriber Tracking

By packetstormsecurity.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:39:15 GMT


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