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Apple taking action to prevent future App Store compromises
Sunday’s attack on Apple’s App Store prompted a quick response.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 23, 2015 -
Attacks on Cisco routers more prevalent than first believed
A cyber security firm finds that nearly 200 routers are affected.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Apple's App Store suffers first major attack
App developers unknowingly helped hackers introduce malicious programs.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Target focusing on IT after major data breach
With a new CIO at the helm, the retailer says it plans to invest in modern IT tools.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Report: Windows devices delivered 80% of malware in June
The presence of malware on Windows devices has risen as more people use their phone's data connection to provide Internet access for their devices.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Senators want more info from automakers about car security
Markey and Blumenthal want to know what automakers are doing to address potential safety, security threats from connected cars.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Former exec sentenced for selling corporate info that damaged BlackBerry
U.S. Attorney says he’s investigating a number of other cases in which corporate secrets were sold on the black market.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Audit reveals DHS needs to improve its cybersecurity
Inspector general says Department of Homeland Security has work to do to protect its data.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Forum: IoT device makers need to be strategic to prevent security problems
Speakers at the Security of Things Forum 2015 this week warned IoT device makers to be wary of security and regulatory requirements.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 15, 2015 -
White House: Obama will talk cyber security with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to the U.S. later this month.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 15, 2015 -
SEC sentences first two involved in hacking-based insider trading scheme
The case marks the first time U.S. prosecutors have brought criminal charges for a securities fraud scheme that involved hacked inside information.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Health insurer Excellus latest victim of major cyberattack
Hackers gained access to the records of more than 10 million people, according to Excellus.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Federal government IT in need of an overhaul, says CIO
Federal CIO Tony Scott says the government needs help from the private sector to improve its IT systems.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 11, 2015 -
DOD may offer funding to encourage tech company collaboration with government
Following devastating cyberattacks earlier this year, the DOD looks to the private sector to bolster security.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Number of data breaches climb in 2015, but fewer records compromised
Thus far, 2015 has seen fewer large-scale data breaches compared to 2014.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Microsoft buys Adallom as part of effort to enhance cloud security
This latest acquisition seeks to reinforce the company’s dedication to cloud security.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What might the FTC ruling mean to businesses whose data is hacked?
The FTC wants to hold businesses accountable for data breaches that lead to fraudulent charges.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Shadow IT prevention becoming a major business
Netskope and Skyhigh are both focusing on helping companies manage the growing issue of shadow IT.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 4, 2015 -
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HP introduces new tools to help enterprises improve security
The two offerings are designed to assist businesses in rooting out malware and app vulnerabilities.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Study: Employees using gambling apps put business data at risk
The report found that some companies have as many as 35 mobile gambling apps on their network environment.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 3, 2015 -
iPhone hack infiltrates more than 200,000 jailbroken devices
Palo Alto Networks is calling the attack "the largest known Apple account theft caused by malware."
By Justine Brown • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Dodging disaster: How educating employees can stamp out cybersecurity threats
Increased investment in employee training can reduce the risk of a cyber attack by as much as 70%.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 1, 2015 -
U.S. considers sanctions against China over cyber theft
The possible sanctions send "a signal to Beijing that the administration is going to start fighting back on economic espionage," an official with the administration said.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 1, 2015 -
IDC: CSOs tend to burn out faster than other IT professionals
A culture of antagonism between security needs and what workers want may contribute to retention problems in the chief security officer role.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 1, 2015 -
FTC to hold inaugural PrivacyCon to address data protection
The event will bring together a variety of representatives to discuss the role of data collection in business.
By Justine Brown • Sept. 1, 2015