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Failed backups endanger revenue and productivity
SMBs are losing critical business information as a result of failed backups, and have suffered significant impacts as a result, according to GFI Software. Many IT …
Oracle releases critical security updates for Java
Oracle released 40 new Java security fixes. 37 of the vulnerabilities may be remotely exploitable without authentication. This was described as the possibility of being …
Businesses not fully implementing infosec programs
Many U.S. small businesses are taking a passive approach when it comes to protecting their data leaving themselves vulnerable to data loss and possible financial and …
The security of WordPress plugins
Checkmarx’s research lab identified that more than 20% of the 50 most popular WordPress plugins are vulnerable to common Web attacks, such as SQL Injection. Furthermore, …
Free anti-spam software for the Mac
Cloudmark announced the latest version of Cloudmark DesktopOne for Mac, an anti-spam solution that users can use to filter email to eliminate messaging threats, protecting …
Is accessing work apps on the move destructive?
There’s a lack of mobile working policies can lead to destructive consequences for businesses, according to Ping Identity. On a regular basis, 44% of employees access up …
New regulation for ENISA, the EU cybersecurity agency
EU cybersecurity agency ENISA has received a new Regulation, granting it a seven year mandate with an expanded set of duties. ENISA’s Executive Director, Professor Udo …
Key obstacles to effective IT security strategies
Drawing on data gathered from a total of 3,037 individuals – 1,944 technicians and 1,093 executives – in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, …
F-Secure advances fight against exploits
Exploitation of software vulnerabilities has become one of the most popular ways to gain access to users’ machines, but F-Secure is reinforcing its exploit defenses with …
Account takeover attempts have nearly doubled
ThreatMetrix announced its Cybercrime Index, a series of Web fraud data aggregated from 1,500 customers, 9,000 websites and more than 1.7 billion cyber events. In a recent …
It takes 10 hours to identify a security breach
Businesses are vulnerable to security breaches due to their inability to properly analyze or store big data, according to McAfee. The ability to detect data breaches within …
Cisco teams with IBM, Lancope, LogRhythm, Splunk and Symantec
Cisco introduced new developments with security partners and information-sharing techniques under its Cisco Security Technology Partner Ecosystem. Enabled by a new context …