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<p>First, I agree with Tucker and talked with Matt about even though we are doing analysis, we are still interested in learning about the security technologies. Second, I have two articles I found interesting, just talking about the rise in security breaches
in general. I think this is a great time for us to be starting a group like this. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ddos-attacks-jump-by-a-third-in-q2/" id="LPlnk527297" title="http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ddos-attacks-jump-by-a-third-in-q2/
Cmd+Click or tap to follow the link">http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ddos-attacks-jump-by-a-third-in-q2/</a> </p>
<p>Due to the cheaper cost of hardware, DDoS attacks are becoming easier; Data from Corero's DDos report has an average of 4.5 DDos attacks a day per customer. </p>
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DDoS Attacks Jump by a Third in Q2 - Infosecurity Magazine</div>
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DDoS Attacks Jump by a Third in Q2.Corero report claims shorter bursts of smaller attacks are the new norm</div>
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Serious rise in corporate attacks. AT&T Chief Security Officer says companies need to get more serious, smart, and creative about security <br>
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AT&T: Corporate IT Attacks Up 458% in 2014 | Light Reading</div>
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More than half of organizations are still not not re-evaluating their information security even after high-visibility data breaches.</div>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:'Times New Roman',Times,serif">Dylan R. Maloni</span>
<div><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:'Times New Roman',Times,serif">B.S. Information & Telecommunication Systems</span><br style="font-size:10pt; font-family:'Times New Roman',Times,serif">
<div><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:'Times New Roman',Times,serif">Ohio University | 2016<br style="">
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