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NYPD Pulls Fingerprint Database Offline Due to Ransomware Scare

11/26/2019
An infected minicomputer distributed an unidentified threat to 23 machines connected to the LiveScan fingerprint tracking system.

5 Ways to Champion and Increase Your 2020 Security Budget

11/26/2019
Give your organization's leadership an impactful, out-of-office experience so they know what's at stake with their budgeting decisions.

Home Safe: 20 Cybersecurity Tips for Your Remote Workers

11/25/2019
How can you protect your precious corporate endpoints from the mysterious dangers that might await when you're not by their side? Empower home office users with these tips.

New: 2019 State of the Internet / Security: Financial Services Attack Economy

11/25/2019
Every organization should be paying attention to the attacks targeting financial services systems.

They See You When You're Shopping: Holiday Cybercrime Starts Early

11/25/2019
Researchers notice year-end phishing attacks starting in July and ramping up in September.

Time to Warn Users About Black Friday & Cyber Monday Scams

11/25/2019
Warn your employees to avoid the inevitable scams associated with these two "holidays," or you risk compromising your company's network.

Black Hat Europe Q&A: Unveiling the Underground World of Anti-Cheats

11/22/2019
Security consultant Joel Noguera describes how he got involved in testing anti-cheat software security, and what to expect from his upcoming Black Hat Europe talk.

1.2B Records Exposed in Massive Server Leak

11/22/2019
A single server leaked 4 terabytes of personal data, including social media profiles, work histories, and home and mobile phone numbers.

The 5-Step Methodology for Spotting Malicious Bot Activity on Your Network

11/22/2019
Bot detection over IP networks isn't easy, but it's becoming a fundamental part of network security practice.

3 Fundamentals for Better Security and IT Management

11/21/2019
Nail these security fundamentals, and your organization will be well-positioned to succeed next year and in the years to come.

Google Increases Top Android Hacking Prize to $1M

11/21/2019
Google expands its Android Security Rewards program and multiplies its top cash prize from $200,000 to $1 million.

6 Top Nontechnical Degrees for Cybersecurity

11/21/2019
A computer science degree isn't the only path into a cybersecurity career.

The 'Department of No': Why CISOs Need to Cultivate a Middle Way

11/21/2019
A chief information security officer's job inherently involves conflict, but a go-along-to-get-along approach carries its own vulnerabilities and risks.

Anatomy of a BEC Scam

11/21/2019
A look at the characteristics of real-world business email compromise attacks - and what makes them tick.

Former White House CIO Shares Enduring Security Strategies

11/20/2019
Theresa Payton explains the strategies organizations should consider as they integrate layers of new technology.

Black Hat Europe Q&A: Exposing the Weaknesses in Contactless Payments

11/20/2019
Researchers Leigh-Anne Galloway and Tim Yunusov chat about their work testing Visa's contactless payments security system vulnerabilities.

Why Multifactor Authentication Is Now a Hacker Target

11/20/2019
SIM swaps, insecure web design, phishing, and channel-jacking are four ways attackers are circumventing MFA technology, according to the FBI.

Vulnerability Could Give Criminals Camera Control on Millions of Android Smartphones

11/20/2019
Unauthorized activities could be triggered even if a phone is locked, its screen is turned off, or a person is in the middle of a call.

I 'Hacked' My Accounts Using My Mobile Number: Here's What I Learned

11/19/2019
A feature that's supposed to make your account more secure -- adding a cellphone number -- has become a vector of attack in SIM-swapping incidents. Here's how it's done and how you can protect yourself.

Magecart Hits Macy's: Retailer Discloses Data Breach

11/19/2019
The retail giant discovered malicious code designed to capture customer data planted on its payment page.