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The ethical and legal dilemmas of threat researchers
Threat intelligence is mainstreaming into a de-facto everyday tool of cyber-defense. But all that intelligence must be collected, analyzed, and prepared by someone. Enter …
Are you ready for the GDPR deadline?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance deadline looms four days away, but only 29 percent of companies will be ready, according to a new global survey by …
Don’t let attackers worm their way in: Increase password security
Passwords are inherently the weakest form of authentication, yet they remain the most prevalent. Many organizations realize that moving beyond this single point of …
PCI Security Standards Council publishes PCI DSS 3.2.1
PCI DSS version 3.2.1 replaces version 3.2 to account for effective dates and SSL/early TLS migration deadlines that have passed. No new requirements are added in PCI DSS …
Week in review: Office 365 phishing threats, companies ditch data as GDPR approaches
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, podcasts and articles: How can Office 365 phishing threats be addressed? The frequency of phishing …
Internet of Things: Who is watching you?
An overwhelming number of IT security professionals (85%) see a cyberattack on critical infrastructure happening in the next five years. Pwnie Express CEO Todd DeSisto says …
Europe continues to be a cybercrime hub
ThreatMetrix announced new data revealing a 30 percent year-on-year increase in the volume of cyberattacks hitting Europe in the first quarter of 2018. As attacks patterns …
Relying on legacy security technologies leaves you blind to IoT threats
As shadow IoT infiltrate organizations, the variety of risks and threats stemming from these devices put networks and data at risk, according to 802 Secure. IoT and IIoT …
How can Office 365 phishing threats be addressed?
With the rapid expansion of Office 365, more and more threats can emerge within its infrastructure, particularly via email. This is due in part to the size and ease of …
CUJO AI closes strategic Series B round
CUJO AI today announced it has closed a strategic Series B round, led by Charter Communications. This new investment will fuel the expansion of the company. Powered by machine …
Most firms struggle to comply with GDPR deadline
With GDPR coming into effect in just over a week from today, 85 percent of firms in Europe and the United States will not be ready on time. Additionally, one in four will not …
Most businesses believe stronger data protection policies will lead to fewer breaches
In light of new data privacy legislations, a new Webroot report looks at how businesses in the U.S., U.K., and Australia are adjusting to new data security measures in order …
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