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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 -
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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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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 -
Most WannaCry victims were running Windows 7, not XP
The rate of WannaCry infections has slowed, but hackers are trying to reignite the cyberattack by using the Mirai botnet, which emerged last year.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
No second chances: Why implementing disaster recovery is critical to the enterprise
Given the current cyberthreat landscape, as well as the potential for a broad range of natural disasters, businesses must be prepared to carry on whether they are hit with random power outages, ransomware or a Category 4 hurricane.
By Justine Brown • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technobabble: 5 notable voices from Interop ITX 2017
What's happening in the world of enterprise technology? At Interop ITX in Las Vegas, experts mused on where technology is headed and the personnel required to get there.
By Naomi Eide • May 19, 2017 -
Aporeto has a plan to build security directly into the cloud
By building security directly into the cloud, Aporeto hopes to reassure more companies that moving to the cloud is secure and cost effective.
By Justine Brown • May 19, 2017 -
FireEye CEO: Cybersecurity is not going the way of Blockbuster
As consumers, enterprise tech and the government converge, breaches and cyberattacks are more high stakes, creating further demand for security, Kevin Mandia said.
By Naomi Eide • May 17, 2017 -
IoT brings risks into factories, communities and homes, GAO warns
The GAO report may push forward the argument for IoT standards. Until security measures are adopted, cyberattacks via connected devices will likely persist.
By Justine Brown • May 16, 2017 -
Majority of email support for abolishing net neutrality rules reportedly spam
About 440,000 public submissions opposing the rules were found to be duplicated and used names from hacked email lists.
By Justine Brown • May 16, 2017 -
HP offers patch after security researchers uncover keylogger in laptops' audio drivers
HP said it never intended to include the keylogger feature in end-user devices.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • May 15, 2017 -
'WannaCry' ransomware hits 200K computers; experts say more victims likely
Officials fear the number will grow when people return to work Monday.
By Justine Brown • May 15, 2017 -
45K 'WannaCry' ransomware attacks hit targets worldwide
Kaspersky Lab reported 74 countries were impacted by the ransomware attack, which took advantage of tools released by Shadow Brokers in April.
By Naomi Eide • May 12, 2017 -
US intelligence officials wary of Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab
Officials fear software made by Russian company Kaspersky Lab could be used to spy on Americans or attack U.S. computer networks.
By Justine Brown • May 12, 2017
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