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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 -
Opinion
3 questions to ask about machine learning in cybersecurity
Machine learning allows security products to do vastly better in various areas. But it is best understood as a set of techniques that dramatically optimize detection techniques.
By Sven Krasser • June 27, 2017 -
Microsoft says Fireball malware less widespread than first reported
Microsoft and Check Point Threat Intelligence are at odds over how many machines Fireball has infiltrated.
By Justine Brown • June 23, 2017 -
What companies can learn from the cyberattacks on Hollywood
The principals at Larson Studios discuss how the hackers pulled off the attack and released episodes of "Orange is the New Black" in an exclusive with Variety.
By Justine Brown • June 22, 2017 -
McAfee: 4 new cyberthreats per second, many of them mobile malware
Cybercriminals continue to advance their craft with mobile malware techniques like steganography, cryptography and watermarking.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • June 20, 2017 -
Accenture, Microsoft demo blockchain for digital identity
The project will support ID2020, which is working to provide legal identification to those without the necessary official documents, a group that currently includes about 1.1 billion people.
By Justine Brown • June 20, 2017 -
Kaspersky: Online banking hacks cost banks nearly $1.8M each
A banking hack is nearly double the cost banks typically pay to recover from a malware incident.
By Justine Brown • June 19, 2017 -
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 -
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
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