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Google Rolls Out New Security Features for Chrome Enterprise

03/16/2018
The business-friendly browser now includes new admin controls, EMM partnerships, and additions to help manage Active Directory.

The Containerization of Artificial Intelligence

03/16/2018
AI automates repetitive tasks and alleviates mundane functions that often haunt decision makers. But it's still not a sure substitute for security best practices.

Are DDoS Attacks Increasing or Decreasing? Depends on Whom You Ask

03/15/2018
Details on DDoS trends can vary, depending on the reporting source.

Microsoft Report: Cybersecurity's Top 3 Threats Intertwine

03/15/2018
Botnets, ransomware, and simple attack methods dominate the threat landscape and build on each other to drive effectiveness.

Cryptojacking Threat Continues to Rise

03/15/2018
Unauthorized cryptocurrency mining can consume processing power and make apps unavailable as well as lead to other malware.

Trump Administration Slaps Sanctions on Russian Hackers, Operatives

03/15/2018
A two-pronged and mostly symbolic strategy names and shames Russia for US election-tampering and hacking of critical infrastructure.

Online Ads vs. Security: An Invisible War

03/15/2018
Why visiting one website is like visiting 50, and how you can fight back against malvertisers.

Critical Start to Buy Advanced Threat Analytics

03/15/2018
Firms previously had teamed up in SOC services.

Palo Alto Buys Evident.io to Secure the Cloud

03/15/2018
The $300 million deal is part of an industry-wide consolidation of cloud, data, and network security companies.

Voice-Operated Devices, Enterprise Security & the 'Big Truck' Attack

03/15/2018
The problem with having smart speakers and digital assistants in the workplace is akin to having a secure computer inside your office while its wireless keyboard is left outside for everyone to use.

(ISC)2 Report: Glaring Disparity in Diversity for US Cybersecurity

03/15/2018
While the average US security salary is $122,000, the average salary for people of color is $115,000, with men identifying as minorities making $6000 more than minority women.

New 'Mac-A-Mal' Tool Automates Mac Malware Hunting & Analysis

03/14/2018
Researchers at Black Hat Asia will demonstrate a new framework they created for catching and studying Apple MacOS malware.

New Hosted Service Lowers Barriers to Malware Distribution

03/14/2018
BlackTDS is a traffic distribution service for directing users to malware and exploit kits based on specific parameters.

77% of Businesses Lack Proper Incident Response Plans

03/14/2018
New research shows security leaders have false confidence in their ability to respond to security incidents.

Segmentation: The Neglected (Yet Essential) Control

03/14/2018
Failure to deploy measures to contain unauthorized intruders is a recipe for digital disaster.

SEC Charges Former Equifax Exec with Insider Trading

03/14/2018
CIO of a US business unit within Equifax had reportedly learned of the company's data breach and sold his shares for nearly $1 million.

Electric Utility Hit with Record Fine for Vulnerabilities

03/14/2018
An unnamed power company has consented to a record fine for leaving critical records exposed.

A Secure Enterprise Starts with a Cyber-Aware Staff

03/14/2018
An attack doesn't have to be super high-tech to cause a lot of damage. Make sure your employees know how to spot an old-fashioned phishing campaign.

Medical Apps Come Packaged with Hardcoded Credentials

03/14/2018
A trio of static accounts in EMR and billing software from DocuTrac can lead to serious vulnerabilities in sensitive data bases.

How to Interpret the SEC's Latest Guidance on Data Breach Disclosure

03/14/2018
Forward-looking organizations should view this as an opportunity to reevaluate their cybersecurity posture and install best practices that should have already been in place.