Google rolls out ML, security and Salesforce tools

From democratizing AI and ML one step further to branching out interoperability with a major software provider, Google is beefing up its enterprise cloud offerings.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 18, 2018

DOD hit with 36M malicious emails daily, prepares for massive DDoS attack

Cybersecurity costs are expected to reach $93 billion this year. Of course, increased funding does not always equate to total protection.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 17, 2018

Cisco augments IoT platform with software, analytics

"The value of the data should directly reflect to how much security you have in your system," said Dan Kent, Cisco's public sector CTO.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 16, 2018

Wait! Intel asks customers to delay security patches for Meltdown, Spectre

The company is issuing a new patch for its initial firmware updates, which caused customers complaints about "higher system reboots."

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 12, 2018

Intel CEO: 90% of vulnerabilities will have a fix in coming days

Following the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, Brian Krzanich said the company is still looking into potential impacts on processor performance.   

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 11, 2018

Out with the old: Wi-Fi Alliance reveals WPA3 for 2018 release

WPA3 is replacing WPA2, a 20-year-old industry safety standard put in nearly all devices with wireless capability.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 11, 2018

Microsoft's patches for Meltdown and Spectre on pause after becoming 'unbootable'

The patches only mitigate the risk and are causing a blue screen of death for some customers.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2018

Security on thin ice: Hackers target 2018 Winter Olympics

The sophistication of the attack spotlights the need for thorough security training for all workers — including those of affiliated organizations. 

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 9, 2018

2018 business technology trends at a glance

This year, departments across a business are set to become more technical, concerned with up-and-coming technology like AI and Big Data. 

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Jan. 9, 2018

New malware injection technique poses retail risk

The bad guys keep finding new ways to get past the good guys, as a new malware injection technique aims to escape retailers' detection efforts, according to cybersecurity company Cyberbit.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 5, 2018

Microsoft, Google among companies having a 'Meltdown' following widespread bug

The attention to this "speculative execution"-style attack is forcing major tech companies to put out patches to protect their consumers.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 4, 2018

No one is safe: 5 cybersecurity trends for 2018

From a rise in nation-state actors to a redefinition of cybersecurity as a bottom-line profit area, CIOs and security teams will have a lot on their plates this year.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 4, 2018

Back to the circuit board: Chip flaws leave industry scrambling with little recourse

Intel is working with competitors like AMD and ARM to develop a solution to a chip-level security flaw, which targets everything from computers to servers to cell phones.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 4, 2018

Why businesses should care about the macOS exploit

The root access vulnerability went unnoticed for at least 15 years, serving an important reminder to all companies that nothing is foolproof. 

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 3, 2018

Microsoft calls for tech companies to serve as 'medics in cyberspace'

Tension between technology and public policy is erupting in cybersecurity and AI spaces.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 2, 2018

Can DeepMind save us all?

The company created "gridworlds" environments to run an intelligent agent through various scenarios. These tests measure an agent's ability to carry out its function alongside its ability to do so safely.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 27, 2017

Sen. Warner: Silicon Valley could use 'Russian playbook' for 'company warfare'

Consumers need to know the content they see online is accountable, real and, according to the senator, whether or not it's made by an American.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 22, 2017

Microsoft, Facebook to the rescue: Big tech helps US deter North Korea cyberattacks

Microsoft patched existing attacks and "spared many U.S. targets" while Facebook shut down accounts tied to ongoing cyberattacks, said Tom Bossert, homeland security advisor.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

Lowe's builds out digital capabilities with first CDO

As Lowe's prepares for another year of "digital evolution," will its efforts in cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality and mobile tech be enough to outpace Home Depot?

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

Rule with a digital fist: Tech cracks down for accountability, social responsibility

Recent scrutiny, especially in terms of national security and privacy, have upped the ante for internet companies, which are cracking down again on "fake news," malicious actors and hateful content.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 20, 2017

'Starwars,' 'trustno1' and 'whatever' among the worst passwords of 2017

It is easy to use one password for most sites, but it is encouraged to make a new one for each login with at least 12 characters.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 20, 2017

Working with your suppliers towards GDPR compliance

As an evolution of current data protection legal framework, organizations should prioritize suppliers as an important partner on the road to GDPR compliance.

Dec. 20, 2017

Firms ready for ransomware attacks with bitcoin arsenals

Many organizations have been hesitant to publicly admit it, however, because doing so can be an indication they are willing to pay criminal hackers.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 19, 2017

US national security strategy puts cyberspace defense alongside land, air, maritime concerns

The changing attitude toward technology does not just stem from calls for efficiency. Instead, the U.S. government is prioritizing modernization as a way to improve its cybersecurity and boost national defense.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 19, 2017

Compliance may cost companies millions, but non-compliance costs even more

Compliance standards for GDPR, individual U.S. state laws and PCI DSS regulations are the most difficult for companies to reach.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 19, 2017