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I don’t need friends, I have followers
Admittedly, I didn’t really mean to utter those words but found them coming out of my mouth nonetheless. Well what else do you say when an eight year old ridicules you …
Consumers would sell personal information for a price
Consumers crave privacy, but do not typically alter actions to protect themselves, according to a global study conducted by the Ponemon Institute. A slight majority of …
Cyber threat intelligence: Perception and use
Most companies believe threat intelligence is essential for a well-rounded cybersecurity defense and has proven effective in stopping security incidents, according to a survey …
Companies now have 1,555 partners in the cloud
Security does not end at the corporate perimeter. After vendors served as entry points in recent high-profile breaches, security vulnerabilities associated with partners have …
How security pros deal with cybercrime extortion
1 in 3 security professionals recommend negotiating with cybercriminals for the return of stolen data or the restoration of encrypted files, according to ThreatTrack Security. …
Two feds charged for stealing Bitcoin during Silk Road investigation
Two former US federal agents have been charged with wire fraud, money laundering and related offenses for stealing digital currency during their investigation of Silk Road. …
Half of companies under DDoS attack have critical data stolen
Neustar surveyed IT professionals from across EMEA to understand the impact of DDoS attacks. 40 percent of companies estimate hourly losses of over £100,000 at peak times …
Look where you’re going before backing up
For all intents and purposes, the 31st of March is not a day that infers significance. It is the 90th day in the Gregorian calendar (leap years aside), and is the home for …
The importance of backup
Over 75 percent of consumers store their data digitally and more than 50 percent state that their personal data are more valuable than their actual devices – solidifying …
Most enterprise network teams now deal with security investigations
85 percent of enterprise network teams today are now involved with security investigations, indicating a major shift in the role of those teams within enterprises, according …
Data breaches drive identity theft and fraud
Data breaches are affecting consumers nationwide and residents in and around Washington, D.C. are not immune to the consequences. According to a survey by Experian, 57 percent …
Week in review: Hacking air-gapped computers using heat, car hacking, malware threat to virtual currencies
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, interviews, articles and reviews: New PoS malware family comes with keylogger component Dubbed …
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