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FBI says it will help other agencies crack encrypted devices
Even though the agency has a solution for accessing encrypted devices, the hack is likely to leak, experts said, which would allow Apple to fix the security flaw.
By Justine Brown • April 4, 2016 -
Dell's SecureWorks plans April IPO
If it goes through with the plans, the cybersecurity company would be the first IPO from a tech company since mid-December.
By Justine Brown • April 4, 2016 -
Report: Despite threats, most C-suite execs don't give cybersecurity enough consideration
Though cybersecurity spending is up, most business leaders still aren’t paying close enough attention, a recent study found.
By Justine Brown • April 4, 2016 -
Report: Cyber criminals coordinating their efforts across the globe
Groups from Brazil to China appear to be helping each other improve malware.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
Watchdog report finds IRS is still behind on data security
Following a data breach that impacted more than 720,000 individuals, the agency has faced scrutiny for not more quickly improving its cybersecurity efforts.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
Calling all hackers: Registration now open for 'Hack the Pentagon'
Thousands of qualified participants are expected to sign up for the federal government’s first "bug bounty" program.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
4 of the biggest stories from 2016's first quarter
From the rise of the cloud wars to technology battles with the FBI, the first quarter of 2016 saw stories that could have a lasting impact on the enterprise technology market.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
Mattel narrowly escapes losing $3M in phishing scam
Last year, Barbie's creator had a brush with a phishing scam and was only saved from losing its funds because of a Chinese banking holiday.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
Hackers breach prominent US law firms
Investigators speculate hackers may have targeted the law firms to facilitate insider trading.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
CNBC accidently exposes passwords from article meant to test password security
A tool designed to allow users to test the security of their passwords ended up storing and sharing them instead.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
Slowdown in major hacks drops price of cyber insurance
High-risk businesses such as retailers and healthcare companies saw a drop in cyber insurance rates in the first quarter of 2016.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The risks and rewards of shadow IT
Experts agree shadow IT is unlikely to go away anytime soon. So whether they like it or not, CIOs are learning to embrace it.
By Justine Brown • March 30, 2016 -
Latest hospital ransomware attack targets entire MedStar network
MedStar Health's hospital chain includes 10 hospitals and about 250 outpatient facilities in the greater Washington metropolitan area.
By Justine Brown • March 30, 2016 -
New York company fined $3M for outsourcing sensitive government work to India
State officials said Focused Technologies violated state contract security rules by tapping a Mumbai-based contractor to help with its indexing workload.
By Justine Brown • March 30, 2016 -
Justice Department drops case against Apple after successfully unlocking iPhone
Though the revelation ends the current fight, the encryption debate will likely continue as companies work to ensure security.
By Justine Brown • March 29, 2016 -
FBI asks for private sector help in containing ransomware
The new ransomware, known as MSIL/Samas.A, is possibly the first virus to encrypt data on entire networks rather than one computer at a time.
By Justine Brown • March 28, 2016 -
Hackers peddle stolen data of 1.5M Verizon Enterprise customers
A flaw in the company's website allowed hackers to steal customer contact information, which they later put up for sale.
By Justine Brown • March 27, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How enterprises can defend against rapidly evolving ransomware
Attackers are continuing to find new ways to infect devices and malware is becoming harder and harder to stop.
By Justine Brown • March 27, 2016 -
Report: Despite rapid growth, cloud misconceptions abound
A new survey from Spanning by EMC asked U.S. and UK IT decision makers about their experiences and concerns when using cloud technology.
By Justine Brown • March 24, 2016 -
Cybersecurity firm: Wireless mice are hackable up to a block away
A San Francisco-based startup said a lack of encryption could leave wireless mouse users vulnerable to hacks.
By Justine Brown • March 24, 2016 -
Uber offers hackers up to $10K to bust its system
The ride sharing company is joining several other large U.S. businesses working to reveal security flaws through “bug bounty” programs.
By Justine Brown • March 23, 2016 -
Report: Employees still the greatest security risk for most companies
Employee education may provide companies better protection against cyberattacks than any other measures.
By Justine Brown • March 23, 2016 -
FBI has 'possible method' for unlocking terrorist's iPhone
The night before the scheduled hearing with Apple, a federal judge granted the Department of Justice's request to delay the legal showdown.
By Naomi Eide • March 22, 2016 -
Researchers developing app to let users dictate access to their personal data
Computer scientists from MIT and Harvard want an alternative data collection and control model that would allow users to decide how their personal data is accessed.
By Justine Brown • March 22, 2016 -
Report: Federal agencies had 77,183 cyber incidents in 2015
Social engineering and phishing incidents aimed at tricking personnel into revealing information continue to pose a huge threat to federal agencies, according to the report.
By Justine Brown • March 22, 2016
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