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IBM unleashes new mainframe to handle 12B encrypted transactions daily
IBM Z is designed to thwart cyberattacks on financial data and automate compliance processes using encryption.
By Justine Brown • July 18, 2017 -
McAfee CTO: Hybrid machine/human approach to cybercrime shows most promise
One concern is that hackers will begin using AI to launch attacks at the same time cyber-defense companies use AI to protect companies.
By Justine Brown • July 17, 2017 -
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Security strategies benefit from nimbleness as companies respond to high-profile vulnerabilities and support internal talent gaps.
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Hackers prompt Google to revamp two-step verification process
An increase in attacks have allowed hackers to take over mobile phone numbers, receive one-time codes sent via SMS, and break into accounts.
By Justine Brown • July 17, 2017 -
First-ever Neiman Marcus CISO departs
The company, in 2014, became one of the first retailers to hire a chief information security officer, just months after a high-profile data breach.
By Dan O'Shea • July 14, 2017 -
Third-party vendor blamed for Verizon data leak
The security research firm that disclosed the incident initially reported 14 million customers were impacted, but Verizon said it was only six million unique customers.
By Justine Brown • July 14, 2017 -
Report: Symantec looking to offload troubled certificate business
Earlier this year, Google said Symantec failed to properly validate at least 30,000 SSL/TLS digital certificates.
By Justine Brown • July 13, 2017 -
Trump Hotels suffer third data breach in 2 years
The breach was part of a cyberattack on Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the reservation system used by Trump Hotels.
By Justine Brown • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From camps to badges: How groups are training the future cybersecurity workforce
There are roughly 300,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. today and organizations are looking to train younger generations to meet future staffing needs.
By Justine Brown • July 13, 2017 -
TKO: 3M WWE personal records found on unlocked servers
Security researchers found two open servers containing personal information of World Wrestling Entertainment fans and subscribers.
By Samantha Schwartz • July 10, 2017 -
Mondelez cut Q2 revenue growth 3% following Nyetya impact
The security breach prevented the company from shipping and invoicing during the last days of its second quarter.
By Justine Brown • July 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 enterprise IT trends for the second half of 2017
From SD-WAN to multi-cloud rollouts, what technologies will enterprises hear the most about in the next six months?
By Justine Brown • July 10, 2017 -
Reports: Cyberattacks breached at least a dozen power plants, including nukes
A widespread cyberattack last month targeted the Wolf Creek Nuclear station in Kansas, as well as other power and manufacturing plants, according to reports on a federal security analysis.
By Robert Walton • July 10, 2017 -
Redfin's IPO filings detail entire website running at a single facility
Information from Redfin’s IPO filing released last week revealed that the company does not "currently have a back-up web hosting facility in a different geographic area."
By Justine Brown • July 7, 2017 -
Bug bounties more popular, profitable as security threats grow
The average payout for a bug bounty increased more than 200% over last year.
By Justine Brown • July 6, 2017 -
Opinion
Career path in cybersecurity still steep for women
The cybersecurity industry needs more women, Morphisec's Netta Schmeidler says in a guest article. Their diverse voices, viewpoints and opinions help drive innovation, improvement and resilience.
By Netta Schmeidler • July 6, 2017 -
There's less ransomware in Windows than suspected, but total malware impact significant
In all, almost seven out of 10 new malware programs targeted the Microsoft platform last year.
By Justine Brown • July 6, 2017 -
Apple tests mobile 3-D face scanning
The technology may serve as a replacement for the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
By Robert Williams • July 5, 2017 -
With Windows OS the center of global malware attacks, Microsoft works to defend users
Enterprise adoption of Windows 10 is likely to accelerate in the wake of global malware attacks and more security features coming available.
By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017 -
Maersk's Nyetya recovery highlights impact of global cyberattacks
The global malware attack hit companies across sectors, hindering logistics companies just as much as chocolate factories. More than a week after Nyetya, organizations are still working to recover.
By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017 -
Security researchers conclude global cyberattack a 'wiper,' not ransomware
Even though NotPetya/ExPetr/Nyetya initially acted like a ransomware campaign, the main motivation of the malware strain was to destroy data.
By Naomi Eide • June 29, 2017 -
Accenture moving 400K employees to Windows 10
The consulting giant is motivated to make the move so it can serve as an "example of what digital transformation can bring."
By Justine Brown • June 29, 2017 -
Petya or not? Rash of ransomware spreads globally
WPP, Mondelēz International and Maersk are just a few of the organizations hit by the attack.
By Naomi Eide • June 27, 2017 -
Tech-related fraud cost victims $1.3B last year, FBI says
Tech support fraud was the fastest growing complaint the FBI recieved, with more than 10,000 incidents reported.
By Justine Brown • June 27, 2017 -
Cisco, Apple want to make cyber insurance cheaper for joint customers
The two companies say they will help joint customers get a discount on cyber-security insurance premiums.
By Justine Brown • June 27, 2017 -
Anthem to pay record $115M to settle data breach lawsuit
The payer agreed to set aside funding for cybersecurity improvements, as well as cover two years of credit protection and $15 million worth of out-of-pocket costs for those affected.
By Naomi Eide , Shannon Muchmore • June 27, 2017
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