CCleaner attack targeted 'intellectual property' of top tech firms including Microsoft, Cisco

The attack went undiscovered for four weeks and targeted leading tech firms, demonstrating a high-level of attacker sophistication. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 22, 2017

SEC data breach may have led to 'illicit gain through trading'

The intrusion was detected in 2016 and a patch was administered. However, the SEC learned in August that hackers were still able to exploit the software vulnerability in EDGAR's test filing component. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 21, 2017

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Executives are working to improve the security posture of their businesses, a task that requires cross-function collaboration.

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FedEx takes $300M hit to operating income after Nyetya

The 3PL's operating income fell 11% compared to the same period last year, partly due to the cyberattack and Hurricane Harvey.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 21, 2017

When public cloud security concerns persist, companies look to encryption

Though 80% of those surveyed by Bitdefender say encryption is the most effective way to store securely in the cloud, only one in six encrypt all data stored in the public cloud.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 20, 2017

IBM edges out Microsoft, Accenture in blockchain race

Big Blue was ranked first for its large R&D blockchain efforts and wide array of clients using the technology across industries and verticals, according to Juniper Research.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 19, 2017

Equifax suffered another breach in March

The March data breach was unrelated to the security incident discovered on July 29, the company said. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 19, 2017

Hackers exploit vendor trust in worm-like malware attack on CCleaner

The popular system maintenance tool for Microsoft Windows devices had a malicious malware implanted in its software, impacting 2.27 million users.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 19, 2017

Microsoft, Google boost cloud security amid growing cyberthreat landscape

The companies unveiled security features guarding against third-party intrusion at a time when the industry has an increased focus on cybersecurity.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 18, 2017

Equifax CIO, CSO retiring 'effective immediately'

The credit firm announced the personnel changes Friday and named the interim CIO and CSO. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 18, 2017

UPDATE: Best Buy removes Kaspersky products from shelves following congressional warnings

The retailer has sold Kaspersky products for over a decade, but the company's decision came from persistent reports on the unsecure nature of the products.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 15, 2017

How the Social Security Administration boosted secure user access

This summer, the agency launched a multi-factor authentication system with SMS and email options.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 15, 2017

Shadow IT persists as apps take over the workplace

Employees use an average of more than nine apps in the workplace, some of which require more time from IT to monitor or train users.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 15, 2017

In rare turn, FTC announces Equifax investigation

Traditionally, the agency remains silent on its plan of action regarding ongoing investigations.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 15, 2017

What caused the Equifax breach? Failure to patch a bug

Attackers were able to exploit a web application vulnerability — but a patch for the bug was available two months before Equifax was targeted.

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 14, 2017

DHS announces Kaspersky software ban on federal computers

Although denied by Kaspersky Labs, U.S. officials are investigating the antivirus software provider about whether its products grant Russian-based intelligence operatives access to U.S. computers.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 14, 2017

Organizations turning to 'InsurTech' as technology industry evolves

The growing popularity of mobile payment applications, IoT devices and even blockchain have many consumers taking extra strides to ensure data integrity. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 14, 2017

Plan to distrust Symantec website certificates released, which is no longer its concern

In August, the company reached an agreement with DigiCert to sell its website security and PKI solutions business for $950 million.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 14, 2017

Cybersecurity sector facing understaffed teams and a growing skills gap

There are approximately 300,000 open cybersecurity positions in the United States and the number is expected to rise to 1.8 million by 2022.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 13, 2017

JPMorgan Chase hires new CIO to run $9.5B tech budget

The company has promoted Lori Beer from within its own ranks to oversee the company's technology strategy, including a new focus on machine learning and robotics.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 11, 2017

UPDATE: Equifax criticism increases as lawsuits and investigations mount

Expert consensus says Equifax bungled the breach and the subsequent response. One firm filing a federal lawsuit plans to seek as much as $70 billion in damages. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 11, 2017

Equifax data breach impacts 143M customers, execs sell shares days before disclosure

Just before revelations of the major data breach, three company senior executives — including the CFO — sold a total of $1.8 million worth of company shares.

By Naomi Eide , Alex Hickey • Sept. 8, 2017

Technobabble: The reality of tech addiction, cities vie for Amazon

Whether in the office, at home or walking down a sidewalk, people are glued to their smartphones, highlighting just how ever-present technology is in life.

By Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Sept. 8, 2017

Recycled electronic waste adds to cybersecurity concerns

As the fastest growing form of waste, e-waste can leave valuable data traceable. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 7, 2017

Majority of US working adults use a VPN but still trust public Wi-Fi

More than half of the 1,000 U.S. workers surveyed by Wombat Security trust free Wi-Fi in places such as hotels, coffee shops or airports. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 7, 2017

Cyberattacks raise risk of access to US power system, Symantec says

The attacks in Europe and the U.S. could lead to hackers gaining control of power system operations, the security firm said.   

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 6, 2017