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Blockchain finds a potential home in cyber insurance
Security and scalability have been stumbling blocks with blockchain, but companies like Bitfury are making advances and moving the technology forward.
By Justine Brown • June 19, 2017 -
Cloud's rapid growth spurs new security concerns
Securing data and applications that reside in the cloud becomes more critical as more companies make the shift.
By Justine Brown • June 14, 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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Microsoft issues security patches to protect against 'nation-state' actors
The updates cover older versions of Microsoft software, including XP.
By Justine Brown • June 14, 2017 -
'Industroyer' malware behind Ukrainian power outage capable of 'significant harm'
Experts say Industroyer is capable of harming electric power systems and other types of critical infrastructure.
By Justine Brown • June 13, 2017 -
UPDATE: IBM confirms $1.6B 'outsourcing' deal with Lloyds Bank
IBM confirmed the cloud deal last week, an effort that is expected to save the bank millions, streamline the business and make its IT services more agile.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • June 12, 2017 -
Cloud service providers underestimating GDPR business impact, IDC says
GDPR changes how personal data must be protected, and "ignorance is no defense," according to the research firm.
By Justine Brown • June 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technobabble: Comey declares 'no fuzz' on Russian election interference
So, it's confirmed. But did you know Russian encoded malware messages are also on Instagram? Specifically, Britney Spears' account.
By Naomi Eide • June 9, 2017 -
DDoS attacks up 380% in Q1 2017
The first quarter of 2017 also saw more brutal attacks than were seen last year.
By Justine Brown • June 8, 2017 -
Still hiring: Cybersecurity workforce shortage to reach 1.8M by 2022
The security gap is widening, up 20% since 2015, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.
By Justine Brown • June 7, 2017 -
UPDATE — Kaspersky to Microsoft: Play fair with Windows 10 security software tactics
Kaspersky Lab filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft stating the software giant prevents other makers of security software from competing fairly against it.
By Justine Brown • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Symantec and the changing of the guard in cybersecurity
Traditional vendors can't always keep up with the malicious actors plaguing enterprise systems. What does that mean for established security companies?
By Justine Brown • June 7, 2017 -
Report: Email security systems are missing over 20% of risky emails
The high number of impersonation emails are of particular concern. Mimecast suggests CIOs review email security every 12-18 months.
By Justine Brown • June 6, 2017 -
Chinese 'Fireball' malware infects 250M computers worldwide
Check Point Threat Intelligence called the browser-hijacking malware "possibly the largest infection operation in history."
By Justine Brown • June 5, 2017 -
OneLogin breach: What we know
A message sent from OneLogin to its customers said "customer data was compromised, including the ability to decrypt encrypted data."
By Justine Brown • June 2, 2017 -
When employees cause cyber breaches, most insurers won't pay out
If employers don't patch their networks, or when employees fall for phishing scams, many insurers say they won't bother.
By Justine Brown , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017 -
IBM, Cisco want to make cybersecurity easier
The two companies will collaborate on threat intelligence research and coordinate on major cybersecurity incidents.
By Justine Brown • June 1, 2017 -
Gartner: Businesses rethinking security software, placing more emphasis on analytics
Changes in the IT landscape are causing enterprises to rethink their security and risk management software investments, according to Gartner.
By Justine Brown • May 31, 2017 -
The malware is extra: Chipotle reveals details on cyberattack against POS system
First revealed in April, Chipotle said the malware attack against its POS system targeted payment information from debit and credit cards.
By Justine Brown • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
For more advanced computing, technology needs to make a quantum leap
Quantum computing has the potential to tackle large mathematical problems supercomputers can’t even touch. And while it’s long been limited to science fiction, it's rapidly becoming a reality.
By Justine Brown • May 30, 2017 -
Samba vulnerability has security experts warning about another potential WannaCry
The vulnerability could be used to create a worm like the one that enabled WannaCry to spread so fast.
By Justine Brown • May 26, 2017 -
Microsoft adds to growing list of Israeli tech acquisitions
Israel is one of the hottest areas for new cybersecurity startups, and Microsoft is not the only company interested in Israeli-based approaches to cybersecurity.
By Justine Brown • May 25, 2017 -
Proposed privacy bill wants to give consumers a say in how their data is sold
The Browser Act targets a broad number of companies, from Amazon and Google to Facebook, AT&T and Comcast.
By Justine Brown • May 25, 2017 -
Opinion
IT security stinks: Here's how to fix it
Both awareness and spending allocated toward cyberthreats has increased, so why do so many organizations still struggle with IT security?
By Ash Wilson • May 24, 2017 -
Paper, just like tech, poses a security risk
In the tech age, companies sometimes forget an old-fashioned piece of paper can expose them to security risks.
By Justine Brown • May 23, 2017 -
Can kidnap insurance be used to cover ransomware attacks?
Several insurers reported having received ransomware claims from customers with kidnap, also known as K&R, policies.
By Justine Brown • May 22, 2017
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