Internet Security

5 Cybersecurity Spending Areas to Evaluate

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:50:01 -0500

As computing environments change and bad actors switch tactics, most organizations will need to increase or redirect their investment in cybersecurity. With inflation pushing up costs, the question most CFOs will seek to answer is...

Remote Work Heightens Privacy and Security Anxiety Among Employees

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:27:28 -0500

Remote workers have higher anxiety levels about security and privacy than other types of employees, according to an international study released Tuesday by a cybersecurity software maker. In a survey by F-Secure of 7,200 people from nine countries, more than two-thirds (67 percent) of remote workers acknowledged...

Who holds the keys to the open web's cookieless future?

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:09:01 -0500

The race to capture the most first-party data as we head towards a cookieless future is well underway. One might assume the power players driving the future are at either end of the buy-side and sell-side spectrum. On one side...

Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:18:33 -0500

On average, it takes businesses 287 days to find and contain a data breach, giving attackers over nine months to access and steal any records they want from the database. However, encrypting those records renders them useless for attackers and protects businesses from some of the post-breach fallout. Encryption software is...

Google Docs' Comment Phishing Exploit

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:03:54 -0500

A wave of phishing attacks has been generated within Google’s cloud-based word processing solution (Google Docs) and its “Comments” feature. Attackers use the commenting feature to send malicious links to anyone’s email inbox. What’s worse, the comment appears to come from anyone hackers want it to be. In other words...

Your CIO's Strategic Wish List For 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:51:59 -0500

As the calendar turns a page to a new year, CIOs are reappraising their strategic priorities to address the impact of social, economic and technological trends on the enterprise and the services performed by their IT organizations. Macro concerns include the Great Resignation's impact on labor shortages, high inflation, and...

Google Chrome Will Now Warn You If Your Web Passwords Have Been Stolen

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0500

If you’re a Chrome user, Google is about to start warning you if your passwords have been stolen as you try to log in to a given website. Google had already released a browser extension that did just that earlier this year, but...

The VPN is dying, long live zero trust

neal@misterwrite.net — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500

The venerable VPN, which has for decades provided remote workers with a secure tunnel into the enterprise network, is facing extinction as enterprises migrate to...

Feature Resource: Protecting Against the 10 Most Critical Web Security Risks

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

With the number of cyberattacks and security breaches skyrocketing, web application security is vital for today’s businesses. Here are the top 10 most critical web security risks, as identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), and how Progress® Sitefinity™ CMS protects you from them.

How Much Do You Need to Share Online to Be Considered "Authentic"?

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

My client, Matt, had been given the opportunity to share his journey to success with a national business journal. This would mean great visibility for him and his growing company. Excited for the opportunity...

What We Know About CrowdStrike, The Cybersecurity Firm Trump Mentioned In Ukraine Call, And Its Billionaire CEO

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0400

CrowdStrike has found itself in the eye of a political storm, again.

In a reconstructed transcript released by the White House on Wednesday morning...

Cisco: 13 IOS, IOS XE security flaws you should patch now

michael_cooney@idg.com — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Cisco this week warned its IOS and IOS XE customers of 13 vulnerabilities in the operating system software they should patch as soon as possible.

All of the vulnerabilities – revealed in the company’s semiannual IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundle...

Windows 10 Gets Rid Of Passwords, Starting Now

davey@happygeek.com — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400

It is finally official: Windows 10 is getting rid of passwords. What's more, the move to a passwordless experience has already begun. Starting this week, Microsoft is rolling out a preview build (20H1 Build 18936 to be precise) of Windows 10 to members of the Windows Insider fast track ring that brings passwordless account sign-in right now.

I have previously reported...

A compelling case to change all those finance passwords pronto

Tue, 28 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400

You know what makes a bad password: 12345, 11111 or even password itself! But there’s new research on the passwords that get hacked the most often. And they’re different from the usual suspects.

More importantly...

Scammers Target ACH Transactions

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Automated clearinghouse (ACH) transactions are often considered safer and more difficult to compromise than paper checks and wire transfers, but that reputation might not last.

In 2018, 33% of organizations were subject to ACH debit fraud and 20% were subject to ACH credit fraud, each up several percentage points from 2017, according to the Association for Financial Professionals’ Payments Fraud and Control Survey, released on Tuesday. What’s more...

Website Security for SaaS and Cloud Ecommerce Applications: A Technical Deep Dive, Comparison & Checklist

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0400

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software licensing and delivery model where users access applications or services via a subscription.

The applications are remotely hosted by the service provider and can be accessed on demand by customers over the internet or private networks.

These overhead costs may include...

Here’s who the real biggest threat to your IT security is

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Forget about sophisticated international hackers or even malicious ex-employees with an ax to grind – the No. 1 thing you need to worry about when it comes to keeping sensitive info safe is employees who can’t mind their own business!

Marriott Hackers Stole Data On 500 Million Guests - Passports And Credit Card Info Included

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:30:00 -0500

One of the year's biggest hacks has just been revealed. Hotel chain giant Marriott admitted 500 million guests had been hit by an attack that dates back at least four years. The company said Friday the information was taken from the Starwood guest reservation database. It amounts to a goldmine of data for any would-be identity thief, or a government surveillance operative. For 327 million, the information included...

Gmail Encryption: Everything You Need To Know

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Encryption may sound like a subject best left to hackers and tinfoil hat wearers, but don't be fooled: It's a critical part of contemporary life and something that's important for everyone, especially business users, to understand. And one of the places where encryption is most relevant and misunderstood is in the realm of email. If you're using Gmail for electronic communication...

Cybersecurity Risk Management And Reliability In Manufacturing

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:40:00 -0500

The pace of technological innovation in industrial manufacturing has accelerated drastically in recent years-for better and for worse. The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to take hold across industry, and driving the most value from it requires manufacturers to...

Apple 'Security Loophole' Exposes Business Wi-Fi Passwords To Hackers

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:23:00 -0400

Apple appeals to business, in part, because of its impressive track record on iPhone and Mac security. Just last week, Forbes revealed the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was ditching Android in favor of iOS amidst concerns about hacking attempts in the run up to the midterm elections. But Apple isn't perfect...

Who Is To Blame For Corporate Cyberespionage?

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:27:48 -0400

Whether you're an IT decision maker or a CEO, security is probably already at the top of your concerns...

CFOs: Why You Need To Focus On Blockchain's Risks Before The Rewards

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:47:34 -0400

Financial institutions and tech companies have invested in blockchain or consortia-based blockchain projects to transform payments, clearing, and settlements (PCS), including how funds are transferred and how securities, commodities, and derivatives are cleared and settled. One consortium, for example...

How To Protect Your Privacy In Windows 10

preston@gralla.com — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:18:00 -0400

There has been some concern that Windows 10 gathers too much private information from users. Whether you think Microsoft's operating system crosses the privacy line or just want to make sure you protect as much of your personal life as possible, we're here to help. Here's how to protect your privacy in just a few minutes...

Facebook's $660,000 Cambridge Analytica Fine Is Almost Meaningless -- But That Misses The Point

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:50:40 -0400

For the average individual or small business, a ?500,000 ($660,000) fine would be catastrophic. But for Facebook, it's pocket change. Such was the proposed punishment thrown by the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at the social network over its handling of data in the Cambridge Analytica fiasco. It was...

Mueller Indicts 12 Russian Intelligence Officers In DNC Hacking Case

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:44:34 -0400

The Justice Department charged 12 Russian intelligence officers on Friday with a litany of alleged offenses related to Russia's hacking of the Democratic National Committee's emails, state election systems and other targets in 2016. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who announced the indictments, said...

The New Gmail: More Smarts, More Security...More Clutter

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 08:01:34 -0400

Some people use their email inbox casually, as a way to collect receipts, appointment reminders and the occasional check-in from the relatives. Others use it hard: Email is where they get most of their work done, where they plan and organize and communicate. And, you know, the receipts and appointment reminders and relatives. Starting this week...

The FBI Says You Should Reboot Your Router. Should You?

Thu, 31 May 2018 09:49:29 -0400

Last Friday, the FBI issued a report recommending that everyone reboot their routers. The reason? "Foreign cyber actors have compromised hundreds of thousands of home and office routers and other networked devices worldwide." That's a pretty alarming PSA, but also a somewhat vague one. How do you know if your router is infected...

Understanding The Seven Types Of A Data Breach

Fri, 18 May 2018 11:17:58 -0400

Data is today's commercial currency. So, it stands to reason that criminals today will use every means necessary to breach your security in order to access your data. In order for your organization to be protected from a data breach, you will need a comprehensive understanding of the types of data breaches or attack vectors available to cyber criminals...

Microsoft Cites 24% Jump In Tech Support Scams

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 04:57:46 -0400

Reports of tech support scams jumped by 24% last year, Microsoft said, with losses by the bilked averaging between $200 and $400 each. "Scammers continue to capitalize on the proven effectiveness of social engineering to perpetrate tech support scams," Erik Wahlstrom, Windows Defender research project manager, wrote...