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When cybersecurity becomes terrifying
Some cybersecurity horror stories are not your typical horror stories: there’s no danger from a chainsaw-wielding maniac hiding behind a server rack, the Candyman won’t appear …

When it comes to securing systems against quantum computers, there is no one-size-fits-all solution
Quantum computers will rapidly solve complex mathematical problems. This includes the ability to break both RSA and ECC encryption in seconds. In response, NIST has been …

10,000+ websites and apps are vulnerable to Magecart
Some of the world’s largest companies across retail, banking, healthcare, energy and many other sectors, including Fortune 500, Global 500 and governments are failing to …

Digital life after death: Do you have a password-sharing plan in place?
COVID-19 triggered many American Millennials to finally begin estate planning, according to new research, which found 72% of those respondents with wills created or updated …

Healthcare organizations at risk: The attack surface is expanding
Armis released data showing the increased security risk faced by healthcare organizations and patients as an increase in connected devices creates an expanded attack surface, …

Top risks auditors should cover in their 2022 audit plans
Ransomware and the long-term effects of COVID-19 on markets and organizations are key items to cover in 2022 audit plans, according to a Gartner report. The report also …

The future of digital infrastructure: Top 10 predictions
IDC’s top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure point to a digital infrastructure strategy that addresses resiliency and trust; data-driven operational …

eBook: Biometric Authentication For Dummies
This eBook is no longer available, for more content about biometric authentication see the following articles: AI can spot biometric spoofing attacks with ease Behavioral …

Week in review: Critical RCE in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, how to select a DRaaS solution
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and interviews: Critical RCE in Palo Alto Networks (PAN) firewalls revealed, patch ASAP! …

Leveraging social media background checks to balance friction and risk
With ecommerce revenues higher than ever and estimated to reach $4.89 million in 2021 (per eMarketer), cart abandonment continues to be a major pain point for the industry and …

Lack of resources and skills continues to challenge PKI deployment
Driven by organizational changes, enterprise use of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates has never been higher, while the related skills to manage PKI are …

Security standards should be strengthened outside the federal government too
Tripwire announced the results of a research report that evaluated actions taken by the federal government to improve cybersecurity in 2021. Conducted by Dimensional Research, …
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