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Shakeup at Norse after company misses 2015 sales forecast
Despite a strong cybersecurity market, the threat intelligence company has suffered a number of setbacks.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 11, 2016 -
IRS computer systems breached by identity thieves
The news of the automated malware attack on the IRS comes the same week that the White House announced plans to appoint a chief information security officer.
By Naomi Eide • Feb. 11, 2016 -
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Security strategies benefit from nimbleness as companies respond to high-profile vulnerabilities and support internal talent gaps.
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Company releases enterprise hacker hunting software
The subscription service checks networks and devices for all different types of malware.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 11, 2016 -
In response to EU data concerns, Google to clean search results
The company will now reportedly filter search results based on a user's IP address.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 11, 2016 -
Microsoft reports a "critical" vulnerability in every supported version of Windows
The company said the vulnerability could allow "an attacker to run arbitrary code on the user’s system."
By Justine Brown • Feb. 10, 2016 -
VMware introduces new mobility management platform
Created with BYOD in mind, the new platform is designed to make mobility easier for companies to manage.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Federal government making cybersecurity a priority, plans to appoint a CISO
The Obama administration announced it will appoint a CISO to focus on coordinating cybersecurity across federal agencies.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 10, 2016 -
2017 federal budget includes $19B for cybersecurity
The proposed budget supports a "broad-based cybersecurity strategy" to help secure the government and critical infrastructure.
By Naomi Eide • Feb. 9, 2016 -
AWS testing cloud and network security initiative for federal agencies
The pilot was designed to help AWS determine the relationship and duties between cloud service providers and federal agencies.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 8, 2016 -
Hacker posts stolen FBI and DHS directory data
The anonymous hacker claims to have obtained the information by infiltrating the Department of Justice's computer system.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 8, 2016 -
Cybersecurity companies feel the pain of an emerging market
As the cybersecurity market works to steady itself, Imperva forecast its 2016 earnings below analysts’ estimates.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 8, 2016 -
US and UK in negotiations to directly serve American communication firms wiretap orders
The goal is to help facilitate serious crime and national security investigations.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 8, 2016 -
DHS plans to share "threat indicator" data with enterprises
The agency wants to give companies more visibility into cyberthreats to help them improve their defenses.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 3, 2016 -
Report: Mobile business users most prone to malware
Though business user's mobile downloads are often protected, their ongoing use is not, making them vulnerable to outside threats.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 3, 2016 -
Ed Dept CIO's ethics questioned amid poor agency cybersecurity performance
While officials have questioned CIO Danny Harris' conduct, the department earned negative scores in last year's 30-Day Cyber Sprint as well as a failing FITARA grade.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
New data transfer pact takes pressure off American tech companies
U.S. and EU officials reached an agreement Tuesday, just before European authorities were scheduled to begin auditing American tech companies’ data transfers.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • Feb. 2, 2016 -
Harvard study questions government claims about surveillance
The report said the government may be overstating claims that it cannot access data on newer encrypted electronic devices.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 2, 2016 -
Arizona man sentenced for part in creating Blackshades malware
Prosecutors said the organization generated at least $350,000 in revenue from selling malware between 2010 and 2014.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 1, 2016 -
UK startup developing hardware solution for password protection
Silicon:Safe’s solution stops password data from ever leaving its associated hardware .
By Justine Brown • Feb. 1, 2016 -
UC Berkeley professors say monitoring system installed without their knowledge
UC officials have worked to secure their systems following the July cyberattack that compromised 4.5 million people's records at UCLA Medical Center.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Clock runs out on new Safe Harbour deal
American and European negotiators failed to reach an agreement by the January 31 deadline.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Report: DHS only partially meeting national cybersecurity objectives
The Department of Homeland Security needs to further implement the system designed to protect federal agencies from cyberattacks, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Israel's Electric Authority suffers 'severe' cyberattack
Though the attack did not stop electricity distribution, officials offered fresh warnings about infrastructure’s sensitivity to cyberattacks.
By Naomi Eide • Jan. 28, 2016 -
New tool scores enterprise cybersecurity risk and preparedness
Cybersecurity insurance carriers could use UpGuard’s tool to help determine a company's risk levels and premiums.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 27, 2016 -
Deloitte identifies trends that will impact businesses in 2016
Analytics can help deliver insights, allowing new levels of innovation and value, the firm said.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 26, 2016