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Security experts: FSS could give hackers easy acess into corporate networks
The vulnerability allows hackers to copy a user’s access token and replace it with one they control.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Researcher raises concerns over security of GPS satellite networks
Colby Moore, with cybersecurity firm Synack, said he easily intercepted non-encrypted data from a Globalstar satellite network.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Senate set to vote on Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
Privacy groups oppose the CISA, but others say it is needed to encourage information sharing among businesses.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Government CIOs: Poor user experience, security top concerns for online services
A survey found cloud is growing among state and local governments, but at a slow pace.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 4, 2015 -
FBI: Businesses reporting uptick in email extortion campaigns
The agency said that although most attempts are bogus, some businesses have been hit with large DDoS attacks.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Proposed new visa could aid immigrant tech entrepreneurs
Legislation would provide a new type of visa for immigrants who can obtain "significant" venture capital funding for a business.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 3, 2015 -
IBM adds to growing list of cloud patents
The patents cover a range of technologies for the cloud, including securing services and addressing security challenges.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Federal CIO: 'Cyber sprint' ends with mostly positive security results
The White House report revealed 14 major civilian agencies surpassed the goal of 75% for strong authentication, but 10 missed the mark.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Did OPM, Anthem hackers also breach United Airlines?
Bloomberg reports the China-backed cyberespionage group responsible for the other hacks has been tied to the airline's June security incident.
By Justine Brown • July 31, 2015 -
Hackers used Twitter, photos to break into U.S. government computers
Experts say the method might have been a failsafe in case other methods were thwarted.
By Justine Brown • July 30, 2015 -
Commerce Dept. expected to revise regulations on intrusion-software exports
The onslaught of negative reactions to a draft regulations proposal sparked the change-up.
By Justine Brown • July 30, 2015 -
Senators call on NHTSA to protect drivers against vehicle cyber-attacks
Last week’s recall of 1.4 million Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sparked concern around the issue.
By Justine Brown • July 29, 2015 -
950M Android devices can be hacked through text
The security issue reportedly affects about 95% of the devices worldwide.
By Justine Brown • July 28, 2015 -
HP report: Security pros could have avoided majority of cyberattacks with a simple patch
The results coincide with a recent US-CERT study, which found that 85% of network attacks were preventable.
By Justine Brown • July 28, 2015 -
US Census Bureau: Hack didn't affect household data
The federal government faces increased concern from citizens regarding its ability to protect sensitive information.
By Justine Brown • July 27, 2015 -
PwC report: Cybercrime reaching unprecedented levels in 2015
While some companies are making improvements, most have a long way to go before their defenses are significantly improved.
By Justine Brown • July 23, 2015 -
Will car hacking replace carjacking?
Security experts on Tuesday proved they could hack into a vehicle’s telematics system and take control.
By Justine Brown • July 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Can CIOs help remedy the IT security professional shortage?
A recent study found that more than one-third of organizations have been unable to fill security vacancies.
By Justine Brown • July 22, 2015 -
Symantec report: Spam levels down as hackers wield more sophisticated weapons
CIOs must remain vigilant as the drop in spam is offset by a continuing rise in malware.
By Justine Brown • July 21, 2015 -
UCLA Health hack highlights importance of cybersecurity
Hospitals and health insurance companies are often targets for hackers seeking large amounts of personal information.
By Justine Brown • July 21, 2015 -
Businesses turn to 'bug bounties' for help detecting system security flaws
Contests have assisted some companies in finding vulnerabilities before malicious hackers located them.
By Justine Brown • July 20, 2015 -
Stagnant growth in number of IT security professionals fails to meet demand
New approaches are necessary to ensure both public and private entities get the skills they need to address IT security challenges.
By Justine Brown • July 17, 2015 -
Inattention to IT security proves a poor career move for executives
Putting IT security at the top of the to-do list can help CIOs ensure job security.
By Justine Brown • July 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How CIOs can balance strategic business, IT priorities with regulatory compliance
Regulators have also struggled to juggle citizen safety concerns with fair market interests.
By Justine Brown • July 16, 2015 -
Can CIOs protect corporate system integrity while embracing consumer cloud?
Given an increasingly mobile-friendly workforce, some CIOs are struggling to maintain control of the applications and platforms employees use.
By Justine Brown • July 15, 2015
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