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Honda resumes most operations after cyberattack
The malware spread throughout the company's networks, though it said no data was compromised.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 9, 2020 -
Where privacy and security 'clash' for remote work
Shifting remote meant more personal data than ever before was available online, and cybercriminals were aware.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 9, 2020 -
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Amid layoffs, companies track down and repossess remote employees' data access, devices
HR, accounting and IT systems all intersect when workers are laid off. Physical offices made retrieval less complicated — "hand me your badge, hand me your laptop."
By Samantha Schwartz • June 5, 2020 -
Ransomware operators auction stolen data on dark web
The pressure of an economic downturn caused by COVID-19 is pressuring companies to avoid paying a ransom, a tactic the hackers are preying on.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 4, 2020 -
What to know about the proposed CCPA rules
Lingering ambiguities could create loopholes.
By Samantha Schwartz • Updated July 1, 2020 -
1 in 4 e-commerce stores lost company data. Some never got it back
A lackluster data strategy can mean companies miss out on data's potential to boost profits.
By Roberto Torres • June 4, 2020 -
California attorney general submits rules proposal as CCPA enforcement nears
The final proposals rejected certain leeways for circumventing CCPA compliance for more businesses.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 3, 2020 -
Hurricanes, global tensions shape Forrester's 9 security priorities for 2020
Security threats include bad actors exploiting flaws in home networks to climate-change induced wildfires that can put key data centers in harm's way.
By Jen A. Miller , Roberto Torres • June 3, 2020 -
Commission amends cyber recommendations to reflect COVID-19 vulnerabilities
Four new recommendations are divided between two sections specific to the pandemic: cybersecurity challenges and lessons in cyber preparedness.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 2, 2020 -
Capital One ordered to disclose third-party analysis of 2019 breach
The bank argued the business agreement with cybersecurity firm Mandiant made it a protected legal document.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 1, 2020 -
Tips for managing enterprise security at home, from patches to reboots
Troubleshooting takes place at a distance. Adequately managing infrastructure requires simplicity.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 29, 2020 -
CCPA enforcement is coming. Where are the rules?
Entire industries might be facing privacy implications given the climate created by the coronavirus.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 28, 2020 -
Antivirus, firewalls top security solutions for remote work
Companies using a hybrid model of physical and virtual solutions chose favorites in a hurry this year.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 27, 2020 -
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Apple, Google grant 22 countries access to coronavirus contact-tracing software
Despite the companies' decentralized approach, privacy and security professionals recognize some amount of data will pool into a centralized unit.
By Rebecca Pifer , Samantha Schwartz • May 21, 2020 -
Ancient routers, IoT fridges: Security experts confront the threat landscape at home
"Our perimeter has moved to a teenager on TikTok," said Jeff Greene, director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at NIST.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 21, 2020 -
CCPA enforcement straining manual privacy request processes
"Do not sell" requests are expected to eventually outpace consumers' demand for data deletion.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 20, 2020 -
CISO vs. CEO: How executives rate their security posture
The executives largely agreed they have "very effective" cybersecurity measures, which is an indicator of their confidence.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2020 -
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4 myths cybersecurity experts want busted
No, malware cannot spread from devices sitting next to each other.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2020 -
Report: 4 in 10 employees are using personal apps to share company data
Most respondents say they understand cyber risk, but there's room for improvement when it comes to mitigation.
By Roberto Torres • May 18, 2020 -
DHS warns unpatched VPNs as a top 2020 exploitable flaw
The work-from-home landscape is stressing enterprise security infrastructure. Vulnerabilities that weren't as risky in an office environment have become a minefield for remote workers.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 15, 2020 -
Zoom security issues place spotlight on other video platforms' privacy troubles
On Tuesday Cisco issued a clarification regarding its Webex privacy policy.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 13, 2020 -
Coronavirus-related cyberattacks are like a kicked 'hornet's nest'
Cyberattacks tied to COVID-19 surface daily in an unmatched volume of threats. Other cyberattacks exploit the circumstances related to the outbreak, namely people logging on from unsecure devices.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 12, 2020 -
Cognizant's Maze ransomware attack could cost up to $70M
After the company disclosed the cyberattack last month, customers began to opt out or suspend Cognizant's "access to their networks," which directly impacted billing, said CEO Brian Humphries.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 12, 2020 -
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Privacy vs. public health: Where contact tracing fits
Contact tracing walks the line between privacy and responsible tech — a line Apple and Google are exploring.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 7, 2020 -
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Is there room for Zoom in a virtual courtroom?
Videoconferencing could undermine traditional courtroom tactics, while also alleviating typical trial pains.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 6, 2020
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