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 …
Factors that influence breach costs
A variety of both positive and negative factors influence the expenses organizations incur as a result of breach, according to the SANS Institute. A lot of it depends on their …
Why governments need to take the lead in cybersecurity
Time and time again we hear people lament about the impact cybercrime has on our businesses, our individual lives, the economy, and on society. Report after report show the …
How the threat landscape will change by 2020
McAfee Labs’ five year look ahead attempts to predict how the types of threat actors will change, how attackers’ behaviors and targets will change, and how the industry …
Key developments on the cyber threat landscape in 2016
Reflecting the informed opinions of 33 of Intel Security’s thought leaders, a new report examines current trends in cybercrime and makes predictions about what the future may …
Evading cyber legislation: Jurisprudence cloaking is the future of cyber warfare
When is an IP address not actually the person, country of origin or device you thought? From Klingons, to Harry Potter, to Xbox Halo’s Master Chief, the world has dreamt up …
Evading cyber legislation: Jurisprudence cloaking is the future of cyber warfare
When is an IP address not actually the person, country of origin or device you thought? From Klingons, to Harry Potter, to Xbox Halo’s Master Chief, the world has dreamt up …
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