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Increased dark web activity putting merchants and consumers at risk
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retailers and their customers through digital and social channels as retailers leverage new channels for increased revenue …

Top data and analytics risks that will concern audit executives in 2019
Risks surrounding data and analytics are the primary concerns of chief audit executives (CAEs) for 2019, according to Gartner. Based on a survey of 144 CAE clients, Gartner …

Data Theorem introduces automated API discovery and security inspection solution
Data Theorem introduced today the industry’s first automated API discovery and security inspection solution aimed at addressing API security threats introduced by today’s …
Unidirectional Security Gateways provide safe IT/OT integration to Chinese industry
Waterfall’s flagship products were awarded China Compulsory Product Certification (CCC). The CCC Mark is essential for any manufacturer selling to Chinese manufacturers, …

Bitdefender releases GandCrab ransomware decryption tool
Bitdefender released a decryption tool for recent versions of GandCrab, the world’s most prolific ransomware. Developed in close partnership with Europol and the …

Consumer skepticism and stronger protections call for security changes
2018 became the year where protecting personal information established itself as a right that is wanted by and entitled to citizens. More people started questioning who owns …

Building shared digital identity using blockchain technology
I previously described challenges both consumers and organizations face when it comes to user identity and how a shared digital identity can reshape digital trust as we know …

Most security professionals fear AI attacks
Neustar released the most recent International Cyber Benchmarks Index, which highlights the increased year-over-year concern around security vulnerabilities, including …

Early adopter paradox: Consumers most excited about IoT are also most aware of privacy risks
Adoption of the Internet of Things continues to explode but it could be even more transformative, a new F-Secure survey finds. The consumers most eager to purchase new …

Businesses shift physical security systems to the cloud to access big data insights
A new study of 1500 IT decision makers from the UK, France and Germany has found a favourable shift towards cloud, as well as a need for businesses to adopt technology to …

UK citizens fear identity theft over other security concerns such as national security
The 2018 Unisys Security Index, a security barometer which surveys over 1,000 UK citizens, has revealed identity theft as the top worry for UK citizens, with 56 percent of …

How science can fight insider threats
Malicious insiders pose the biggest cybersecurity threat for companies today because they can cause the most damage, and are much harder to detect than outsiders. From the …