How hackers crack passwords and why you can't stop them
Password crackers have access to more stolen passwords and better password hacking software and tools than ever before.
View ArticleWhat is a botnet? And why they aren't going away anytime soon
Controlling thousands or even millions of devices gives cyber attackers the upper hand to deliver malware or conduct a DDoS attack.
View ArticlePassword managers grow up, target business users
Enterprise-class password managers fill key security gaps left by single sign-on (SSO) and cloud access solutions.
View ArticleNew cryptocurrencies offer better anonymity, new security challenges
Anonymous cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash help cybercriminals evade detection and make cryptojacking more profitable.
View ArticleThe global cyber war is heating up: Why businesses should be worried
From NotPetya's global disruption to North Korea's digital plundering of financial institutions, state-sponsored cyber attacks should be top of mind for business leaders. Here's how to defend against...
View ArticleSEC's new cybersecurity guidance falls short
Post Equifax, those who hoped that the US Securities and Exchange Commission would impose tougher rules (and consequences for breaking them) around reporting breaches will be disappointed.
View ArticleHow to detect and prevent crypto mining malware
Hackers are placing crypto mining software on devices, networks, and websites at an alarming rate. These tools can help spot it before it does great harm.
View ArticleVerizon report: Ransomware top malware threat of 2017, moving into critical...
DDoS attacks are also on the rise, but spying reports are down. Fewer people are clicking on phishing links.
View ArticleCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act: What you need to know to be compliant
California's new privacy law, AB 375, might not burden security as much as the GDPR, but details are subject to change.
View ArticleWhat are next generation firewalls? How the cloud and complexity affect them
Nextgen firewalls add features like behavioral analytics, malware detection, and content monitoring to prevent unauthorized access and data exfiltration. They could do much more in the future.
View Article7 best practices for working with cybersecurity startups
Security startups are often ahead of the technology curve and can provide more personalized service. Here's how to find the best of them and minimize risks.
View ArticleWhat is enterprise risk management? How to put cybersecurity threats into a...
Cybersecurity risks are now a key part of the ERM process. Here’s how infosec professionals should talk about cybersecurity risk and assess its impact.
View ArticleWhy the best antivirus software isn't enough (and why you still need it)
Antivirus software can’t keep up with new malware or variants of known malware, but it still plays a role in an overall endpoint protection strategy.
View ArticleWhat is biometrics? And why collecting biometric data is risky
Biometric authentication uses physical or behavioral human characteristics to digitally identify a person to grant access to systems, devices or data. It has the potential to make authentication...
View ArticleGoogle expands cloud security capabilities, including simpler configuration
New tools will make it easier for enterprises to manage security with Google products as well as with Amazon and in their own private clouds and applications.
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