Production freeze: Prevent, detect, correct
As we enter the Christmas shopping season, many retail organisations go into a “production freeze” where they halt updates and configuration changes in their payment and order …
Four ways an attacker can infiltrate an organization by diverting security solutions
Employing one of the many security solutions on the market today does not mean your organization is immune to infiltration – that much is clear from the constant string …
Five ransomware safety tips for online retailers
Cybercriminals have developed a destructive new form of ransomware that targets online retailers. They scan websites for common vulnerabilities and use them to install malware …
How malware peddlers trick users into enabling Office macros
A week ago, SANS ISC handler and freelance security consultant Xavier Mertens analyzed a Word document containing malicious macros, and unearthed in it a VBA function that …
Perspectives on the state of Internet security
In today’s digital world terms like hacker and worm are widely recognized. But in November 1988 remote breaching was unheard of, at least until the Morris worm was …
How online fraud will evolve in 2016
While 2015 is drawing to a close, the security fraud community is preparing for more battles ahead in 2016. And next year, consumer-facing web and mobile apps are up against a …
Inside the largely unexplored world of mainframe security
The security of mainframe computers – the so-called “big iron”, which is mainly used by large organizations for critical applications, bulk data and …
Guidelines for smart city technology adoption
Securing Smart Cities, the not-for-profit global initiative addressing the cyber security challenges of smart cities, released guidelines jointly developed by Securing Smart …
Point of Sale malware gaining momentum as holiday shopping season approaches
Point of sale (POS) systems – what consumers often call the checkout system – are often the weak link in the chain and the choice of malware. They should be isolated …
Information security innovation and the fast-paced threat landscape
Gary Warner recently became the Chief Threat Scientist at PhishMe. In this interview he talks about how his past positions prepared him for this new job title, information …
Five hacks that will affect your life in 2016
Cyber attackers have an abundance of opportunities to steal or modify data and disrupt business services. And their playground grows bigger and more diverse every day as the …
The appliance straightjacket and its effect on security
We have a love/hate relationship with our IT appliances. These technology workhorses impress us with their modern, industrial designs, bright colors, and slick branding. When …
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