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Yahoo reveals another hack impacting 1B user accounts
The company believes the incident is "distinct" from the data breach it disclosed in September, bringing the total number of breached accounts to as many as 1.5 billion.
By Naomi Eide • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Will 2017 be the year of blockchain?
One of the key appeals of blockchain is that transmissions and movements can be audited through log data, so the technology has potential for a wide range of uses.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 14, 2016 -
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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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SWIFT warns of new hacking strategies, stolen funds
The messaging network continues to suffer a barrage of attacks.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 13, 2016 -
International operation cracks down on young 'DDoS for hire' coders
The sting led to 34 arrests and 101 suspects "interviewed and cautioned." The suspects were mainly young adults under the age of 20.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 13, 2016 -
US worried about new Chinese cybersecurity law
The two countries have met to discuss the importance of last year's anti-hacking accord as well.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 12, 2016 -
TX legislator pushes for new federal cybersecurity agency
The proposed agency would work to better coordinate U.S. cybersecurity efforts as part of the Department of Homeland Security.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Large IT security spend can disillusion enterprises of program success, Gartner says
Adequately protecting an organization is about more than just money.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Using bots to buy concert tickets now illegal
The Better Online Ticket Sales Act, also known as BOTS, makes it illegal to use bots to buy large quantities of events tickets using software.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Report: China linked to 2015 hack of prominent US law firms
At one firm, hackers stole about around seven gigabytes of data, equivalent to tens of thousands of emails.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Will FTC's reign as 'chief cybersecurity enforcer' end under Trump presidency?
Several entities have challenged the FTC’s authority to police cybersecurity shortcomings.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The 5 biggest hacks of 2016 and the organizations they crippled
CIO Dive's picks for the five biggest hacks of 2016 are notable not only for their size and scope, but for the perpetrators’ ability to use new approaches or twists to disrupt networks and systems.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Obama cybersecurity commission wants to improve security R&D, collaboration
Established in February 2016, the commission is working to enhance U.S. cybersecurity efforts.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Salesforce to offer core services on AWS infrastructure
Starting in mid-2017, Salesforce is internationally expanding its infrastructure with AWS.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 5, 2016 -
US tech companies say new Chinese cybersecurity rules go too far
Several tech companies — including Microsoft, Intel and IBM — are fighting a new Chinese rule that would mandate that technology suppliers divulge their source code.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 5, 2016 -
AWS wants to help companies block DDoS attacks
The company says AWS Shield protects companies from 96% of the most common DDoS attacks.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 2, 2016 -
FBI hacking rights greatly expand after Senate fails to block rule 41
Changes in the criminal procedure rule could help the government investigate cybercrime activity, but also pose a potential threat to personal privacy rights.
By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Cyberattacks against Chinese companies have increased 969% since 2014
PwC experts have blamed the increase in average attacks on China's quick adoption of the Internet of Things and lacking device security standards.
By Naomi Eide • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How the VA is using technology to increase veterans' access to services
CIO Dive spoke with the Department of Veteran Affairs about the agency reaching higher identity assurance levels, allowing for veterans to have a more seamless and secure access to services.
By Naomi Eide • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Without Congress intervention, FBI hacking powers to increase
Rule 41 would change how the FBI and other law enforcement agencies conduct investigations across jurisdictions.
By Naomi Eide • Nov. 29, 2016 -
US government claims shortage of cybersecurity experts is a myth
Recent studies say otherwise, however.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2016 -
San Francisco transit details ransomware attack, says no data accessed
Though the agency says no data was compromised, the person claiming responsibility for the attack has promised to release 30GB of data if the $73,000 ransom is not paid.
By Naomi Eide • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Mirai strikes again: 900K Deutsche Telekom customers suffer internet outages
The telecom provider said its network was not attacked, but instead malicious actors targeted routers, attempting to infect them with malware
By Naomi Eide • Nov. 29, 2016 -
San Francisco passengers get free ride after transit system hacked
"You hacked. ALL data encrypted." This message greeted Saturday morning commuters.
By Naomi Eide • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Homeland Security: Info sharing can mitigate cyberattacks
The power and frequency of cyberattacks are increasing and pose serious risks to businesses, so is it time they start trusting the government with their information?
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Trump to address H-1B visa 'abuse' in first 100 days
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team will ask the Department of Labor to investigate how visa programs "undercut" American workers.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 23, 2016
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