Report: Billion-dollar FTC fines could mark new era for privacy in US

Facebook is negotiating a multibillion dollar fine for the settlement of an investigation into its privacy practice blunders, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post and The New York Times. 

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 15, 2019

The root of Microsoft's patches: Memory safety flaws and dated languages

A memory safety vulnerability is a processing error which can label memory as free though it's still in use. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 12, 2019

Supplier cybersecurity risk concerns auto industry

The majority of respondents to a Synopsys and SAE International study said they test less than half of the automotive technology they develop for security vulnerabilities.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 11, 2019

European regulators log more than 59K data breaches since GDPR's passage

The Netherlands, Germany and United Kingdom reported 15,400, 12,600 and 10,600 data breaches respectively, the most of any European countries.

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 8, 2019

AWS per seat service tweaks the buying process

While WorkLink will not revolutionize services at AWS or augment the cloud market, it highlights how the company entices customers to stay. 

By Naomi Eide • Feb. 7, 2019

Alphabet highlights security 41 times in filing as privacy concerns close in

The company is feeling the heat of "increasing regulatory scrutiny" and changes in data policies among other tech companies.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 6, 2019

Duke Energy fined $10M for cybersecurity lapses since 2015

The 127 security violations were largely self-reported by the utility and caused by lack of managerial oversight, process deficiencies, inadequate training and lack of internal controls.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 4, 2019

Container security needs call for more DevSecOps talent

Growing maturity in the container domain has led to the proliferation of more security products, but many products and vendors are difficult for clients to choose between.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 31, 2019

Uber privacy chief on moving past scandals to global readiness

With GDPR compliance handled, Ruby Zefo is focusing on a "global readiness program," where the same principles are extended to all users despite regulatory differences across borders.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 31, 2019

What Yahoo's rejected settlement means for industry expectations of breach aftermath

GDPR, California's data privacy law and the continuous news cycle on Facebook's questionable data practices are shaping the data privacy narrative in favor of the victims: trusting consumers.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 30, 2019

Burdened by data security issues, organizations hold onto 'useless hardware'

Two in five companies with in-house data storage spend more than $100,000 annually on unusable hardware that could invite security and compliance risks into a business. 

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 29, 2019

Cyber insurance adoption lags as businesses require convincing

As Mondelez's $100 million lawsuit sets the tone for the future of cyber insurance, some companies are preparing for the worst. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2019

7 enterprise tech startups to watch in 2019

Becoming a successful technology startup is not easy. Many markets, such as cybersecurity, are oversaturated with small vendors, which makes standing out difficult.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 25, 2019

First 'game changing' GDPR fine arrives to mixed reviews

Google's $57 million fine from the French data authority demonstrates the new power of digital rights groups and the complex jurisdictions of European regulators. 

By Alex Hickey • Updated Jan. 23, 2019

Cyberattacks could cost companies 3% in lost revenue growth within 5 years

Companies are finally starting to see the value of cybersecurity outside the parameters of IT.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 23, 2019

Retailers' murky data collection practices tarnish personalization efforts

Data creates a paradox: collect enough data to offer a seamless customer experience, but limit intake enough to avoid privacy concerns.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2019

Wells Fargo fills new head of technology position to lead CTO, CISO

The financial services company expects technology expenses to reach $9 billion this year, a roughly 10% increase year-over-year, with around $800 million for cybersecurity.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 11, 2019

Mondelez in $100M court battle with insurer over cyberattack-related damages

This case has the potential to set precedent for future cyberattack-related disputes with victims and their insurance providers.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 11, 2019

Top 2019 trends for IT decision makers

From software and cloud to security and leadership, these trends will shape business technology in the coming months. 

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 11, 2019

Report: GDPR regulators digging into data brokers

In November, Privacy International urged regulators to investigate seven data brokers for GDPR violations, including Oracle, Equifax and Experian. 

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 10, 2019

Cybersecurity hangs in the balance as government shutdown continues

Federal jobs deemed "essential" continue their work despite the shutdown, but the categorization has its limitations.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2019

Marriott's data breach hits fewer records than predicted, but brand is bruised

Despite scaled-back estimates of how many records were impacted, nearly 26 million passport numbers were compromised.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 7, 2019

2019 trends: Security limited to the perimeter offers minimal safety

And as more companies declare data as a company's most valuable asset, increased security initiatives closely follow.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 7, 2019

Our 10 best stories of 2018

To sum it up, 2018 was a year of change and the stories that resonated most focused on the future.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 21, 2018

A restaurant's next big financial risk isn't bad reviews — it's data breaches

As hackers find new ways to gather coveted personal information, restaurants are quickly becoming a target for the internet underworld.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 19, 2018