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Dropbox encouraging long-time users to update passwords
The company says no accounts have been compromised, but users must implement strong passwords going forward.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Son of Russian lawmaker convicted in global hacking scheme
Roman Seleznev allegedly collected over 1.7 million credit card numbers from infected transaction systems.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 26, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Apple issues emergency patch for new iPhone vulnerability
The exploit may have been used to target a dissident.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 26, 2016 -
France, Germany propose law forcing tech firms to help decrypt data
EU-based privacy groups already have denounced the proposal.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 25, 2016 -
Wikileaks' published trove of personal data draws condemnation
The organization that claims to champion privacy has leaked the personal information of hundreds of citizens over the last year.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Data breaches on the rise even as companies pour money into cybersecurity
Security software has grown more sophisticated in recent years, but so have hackers.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 23, 2016 -
NSA used attack code to decrypt some 'secure' traffic for years
The code made it possible to eavesdrop on Cisco VPN connections, researchers say.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Continuing cybersecurity education critical as hackers hone their skills
Few formal options for continuing cybersecurity education available today.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Public charging stations may become new hubs for hacking
Researchers recently demonstrated a technique wherein a USB cord can be rigged to capture smartphone data.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Cisco, Fortinet release patches for NSA exploits
The patches appear to confirm at least some of the stolen exploits are real.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Study: 90% of IT security managers cite malicious insiders as 'major threat'
Organizations say they are their own worst enemy when it comes to cybersecurity.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Researchers suspect Russia in Shadow Brokers hack
Many of the files appear to have been copied in 2013, implying the thieves have had the data at their disposal for at least three years.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Court rules spyware maker can be sued for violating wiretap laws
Experts say the case could have broader implications for SaaS companies.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 federal agencies with a role in ensuring enterprise cybersecurity
From the Federal Trade Commission to the Department of Homeland Security, federal agencies are dedicated to protecting people, businesses and other agencies from a broad array of cybercrimes.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Social Security boosts online security, but weaknesses remain
The new measures cannot stop people from stealing benefit payments.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Opinion
Can secrets stay secret anymore?
In a guest article, the CEO of LightCyber explains how preventative security measures alone are often not enough to defend company networks.
By Gonen Fink • Aug. 16, 2016 -
NSA cyberweapons may be for sale on Internet
Security researchers say the sample files appear legitimate.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Report: Change in focus could help slow cyberattacks
A new study founds companies spend too much time focusing on areas that don’t actually help prevent the next attack.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Cyberthreat assessment startup UpGuard announces $17M funding round
The company wants to standardize the way organizations assess both external digital risk and internal system configuration and software.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 12, 2016 -
8 major banks to join forces on cybersecurity
The group reportedly includes JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America and Goldman Sachs Group, among others.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why embracing consumer messaging solutions is good for the enterprise
Collaborative platforms are proven to boost productivity, but they come with caveats, including concerns about security standards and regulatory compliance.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 11, 2016 -
NIST wants your help to improve cybersecurity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to draw on the public's knowledge of cybersecurity to eventually craft recommendations to benefit both the public and private sectors.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Gartner: Data loss prevention among biggest security investments through 2020
Multiple types of security protection will be needed to manage the evolving threat landscape, Gartner found.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Breach of Oracle's POS system could be behind multiple retail, hotel hacks
A suspected breach in the MICROS POS support portal could affect hundreds of businesses.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Report: Cloud growth outside IT departments can complicate security
The Ponemon Institute found that while protection of data in the cloud is important, it’s not well-practiced.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 9, 2016
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