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Alleged Kickass Torrents owner arrested, site taken down
Artem Vaulin, a 30-year-old Ukrainian that is believed to be the creator and owner of Kickass Torrents, currently the most popular and most visited illegal file-sharing …
Vulnerabilities affecting SAP HANA and SAP Trex put 10,000 customers at risk
Onapsis released new security advisories detailing vulnerabilities in SAP HANA and SAP Trex. Included in the advisories is a critical risk vulnerability that could be used to …
Preparing for new EU cybersecurity rules and regulations
Recently, the European Parliament signed off on its first ever set of cybersecurity rules. The Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive spells the end of more than …
1 in 3 content theft websites expose visitors to malware
A Digital Citizens investigation has found that malware operators and content theft website owners are teaming up to target consumers – with an unexpected assist from …
Challenges of cybersecurity due diligence in the acquisition process
Acquirers are increasingly aware of the need for vigorous cybersecurity due diligence in M&A, yet often lack the proper personnel to conduct thorough analyses, according …
Overreliance on perimeter-based defense creates opportunities for attackers
RSA has announced the results of research that demonstrates organizations in Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) investing in detection and response technologies are better poised …
Three topics everyone will be talking about at Black Hat USA 2016
There has never been a more interesting or daunting time to be in security. We have the proliferation of connected devices and a digitally connected global economy, colliding …
Cyber synergy: The need for collaborative cyber intelligence
It’s official – cybercrime now has a bigger impact than any other form of crime in the UK. That’s the conclusion drawn by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Strategic Cyber …
Five trends to help senior executives protect against fraud threats
A new Experian report identifies five trends that businesses should assess and take action on to mitigate fraud and improve the customer experience in today’s …
Security in the M&A process: Have you done your technical due diligence?
Company acquisitions are common in the cyber security market. Whether you are attempting to bolster your strategic position or looking to acquire the best talent, chances are …
DDoS attacks continue to escalate in both size and frequency
Arbor Networks released global DDoS attack data for the first six months of 2016 that shows a continuing escalation in the both the size and frequency of attacks. …
Most CISOs and CIOs need better resources to mitigate threats
Despite acute awareness of the millions of dollars in annual costs, and the business risks posed by external internet threats, security leaders highlight the lack of staff …
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