New study benchmarks privacy programs worldwide

The privacy industry is growing rapidly, but there’s been little data collected about it thus far.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 29, 2015

NSA: Despite agreement, China and U.S. have a long way to go on cybersecurity

Improving cybersecurity between the two countries will require more than signing an accord, says Michael Rogers.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 29, 2015

Survey: Women make up just 10% of cybersecurity field

The need for personnel is growing, yet the number of women entering the field continues to drop.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 29, 2015

CISA-opposed privacy group calls for boycotts

Privacy groups say the bill is more about surveillance than security.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 28, 2015

Report: Federal IT security may be better than people assume

A new report ranks the federal government second among six sectors evaluated for cyber security.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 25, 2015

EU investigating US tech companies over content use, other policies

France and Germany are among those pushing for regulations that would allow European start-ups to better compete with American tech companies.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 25, 2015

Report: Small/medium businesses increasingly the targets of ransomware

Researchers say cyber criminals may have found the perfect target in SMBs.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 25, 2015

Number of fingerprints stolen in OPM hack significantly more than first reported

OPM officials say potential for misuse of fingerprint data is currently limited, but that could change in the future.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 24, 2015

EU may nix Safe Harbour agreement

A negative court ruling could impact data transfers between the EU and the United States.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 24, 2015

US and China may sign cyber espionage agreement this week

The agreement may help ease tension between the two countries over hacking suspicions.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 23, 2015

IBM introduces tool to detect unauthorized 'shadow IT'

The new tool is designed to help companies locate and improve security of unauthorized cloud-based apps used by employees.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 23, 2015

Exploit acquisition company offers $1 million to hack iOS 9

Bug bounty contests continue to gain popularity.

By Justine Brown • Sept. 23, 2015

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