FBI warns of a phishing uptick as hackers latch on to coronavirus

Bad actors are leveraging business email compromise schemes to target "municipalities purchasing protective equipment" and supplies related to the coronavirus response.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 8, 2020

Zoom's privacy woes lead back to end-to-end encryption

"We did not design the product with the foresight that, in a matter of weeks, every person in the world would suddenly be working, studying, and socializing from home," wrote CEO Eric Yuan. 

By Samantha Schwartz • April 2, 2020

Keeping software development secure and productive in a work from home mandate

Many organizations have implemented remote work policies to protect their employees. As unexpected business disruptions emerge, Coder provides the solution software engineers need.

April 2, 2020

Is coronavirus putting privacy on hold?

The pandemic creates a gray area between helping the greater good and loosening data privacy expectations.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 1, 2020

Marriott International's latest data breach hits 5.2M guests

The hotel chain found the intrusion at the end of February and believes it began mid-January, according to the announcement.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 31, 2020

Coronavirus phishing attacks up 667% since February, research finds

Spring is typically the time of year bad actors send tax-related phishing emails, but this year they are leveraging human fear and health. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 26, 2020

Ransomware hits healthcare hardest, preys on SMBs

More attacks are moving past locking systems to breaching victims' data. And while restoring systems, targets may unintentionally wipe forensic evidence determining if data was stolen. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 25, 2020

As Zoom meetings surge, beware digital gate-crashers

The security of a video conference call extends beyond keeping bad actors from crashing it.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 24, 2020

Report: Medical company set to aid coronavirus response struck by ransomware

A U.K.-based medical research firm discovered an attack and restored systems, but the attackers still published stolen data. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 23, 2020

2 cybersecurity considerations for a remote workforce

Companies that already have remote workers — whether a handful or a few thousand — know the associated risks.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 19, 2020

Everyone wants to be more secure —​ as long as it isn't an inconvenience

Apply that logic for CIOs and IT leaders, except the stumbling block revolves around revenue, or a lack thereof. 

By Marc Mazur • March 19, 2020

HHS suffers cyberattack as US deals with coronavirus response

The intent of the attack was to slow systems, though it was unsuccessful "in a meaningful way," according to the Bloomberg report.

By Samantha Schwartz • Updated March 16, 2020

Commission put out a 200-page guide for US cybersecurity: Here are 3 takeaways

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission spent a year analyzing how industry and government could work together to enhance cybersecurity. Will it make a difference?

By Samantha Schwartz • March 12, 2020

Banks engage in self-hacks to keep defenses sharp

Enlisting teams of hackers to look for vulnerabilities helps banks take their security efforts beyond scanning software.

By Robert Freedman • March 11, 2020

Why the government says industry can't wait for a single cyber catastrophe

In its forthcoming report, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission consulted with the private sector to prioritize critical infrastructure in anticipation of a cyber Pearl Harbor.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 10, 2020

Fragmented security patches prevailing issue for CIOs

Flaws force inventory management and security to meet at a crossroads. Inventory management is the foundation for maintaining security hygiene and without it, companies could prolong risk.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2020

Confidence in breach response low as privacy fines sink into companies

On average, organizations experienced seven breaches that required reporting under GDPR, according to research from Ponemon Institute and Experian. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 4, 2020

Boeing, Tesla manufacturer breached after ransomware attack

A ransomware attack hit Visser Precision, resulting in a breach of non-disclosure agreements and proprietary data, according to Brett Callow, threat analyst at Emsisoft.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 2, 2020

CISOs who leave after 2 years may not finish what they start

"Unless you sit in a role for an extended period of time, you don't know that the next transition is coming," said Dave Estlick, CISO of Chipotle.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 27, 2020

Internal actors account for 30% of cyberattacks in manufacturing

Proper network segmentation can minimize the threat from internal actors by limiting access to applications or databases to specific employees. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2020

How 4 CISOs handle stress on the job

Nearly 90% of CISOs say they are under moderate or high stress, according to a Nominet survey. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2020

What 13 RSA Conference attendees want to know

"On the commercial side, the old guard will be under a lot of pressure and challenges from up-and-coming unicorns," said Zvi Guterman, founder and CEO of CloudShare, on the heels of RSA's sale. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 24, 2020

MGM Resorts breach opens door for California privacy penalties

The hospitality and entertainment company said it is "confident" no financial information was involved in the incident.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 20, 2020

96% of insurers bundle cyber into commercial offerings, report finds

Cyber premiums accounted for less than 1% of the U.S. property and casualty industry in 2018, according to CB Insights. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 19, 2020

Dell Technologies sells RSA Security for $2.1B

Dell Technologies is finding its way. In a five-year period, the company went public to private and then back to public.​

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 18, 2020