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SEC: Companies Must Disclose More Info on Cybersecurity Attacks & Risks

02/22/2018
New agency guidance statement also says company officials, execs can't trade stocks if they have unannounced information on a security breach at the company.

IRS Warns of Spike in W-2 Phishing Emails

02/22/2018
The IRS reports an increase in reports of phishing emails asking for W-2 information.

Anatomy of an Attack on the Industrial IoT

02/22/2018
How cyber vulnerabilities on sensors can lead to production outage and financial loss.

Security Liability in an 'Assume Breach' World

02/22/2018
Cybersecurity today is more than an IT issue. It's a product quality issue, a customer service issue, an operational issue, and an executive issue. Here's why.

Global Cybercrime Costs Top $600 Billion

02/21/2018
More than 50% of attacks result in damages of over $500K, two reports show.

The Mobile Threat: 4 out of 10 Businesses Report 'Significant' Risk

02/21/2018
Organizations put efficiency and profit before security, leading to system downtime and data loss, according to inaugural research from Verizon.

Trucking Industry Launches Info Sharing, Cybercrime Reporting Service

02/21/2018
American Trucking Associations developed new Fleet CyWatch threat reporting, information sharing service in conjunction with FBI.

Takeaways from the Russia-Linked US Senate Phishing Attacks

02/21/2018
The Zero Trust Security approach could empower organizations and protect their customers in ways that go far beyond typical security concerns.

7 Cryptominers & Cryptomining Botnets You Can't Ignore

02/21/2018
Cryptominers have emerged as a major threat to organizations worldwide. Here are seven you cannot afford to ignore.

C-Suite Divided Over Security Concerns

02/21/2018
Survey shows 60% of CEOs plan to invest the most resources in malware prevention, but CISOs, CIOs, and CTOs are on a different page.

Getting Started with IoT Security in Healthcare

02/21/2018
There's a hazard that comes with introducing any new element into patient care whether it's a new drug or a connected device. These four steps will help keep patients safe.

Researcher to Release Free Attack Obfuscation Tool

02/20/2018
Cybercrime gang FIN7, aka Carbanak, spotted hiding behind another Windows function, according to research to be presented at Black Hat Asia next month.

Facebook Aims to Make Security More Social

02/20/2018
Facebook's massive user base creates an opportunity to educate billions on security.

SWIFT Network Used in $2 Million Heist at Indian Bank

02/20/2018
The theft at India's City Union Bank comes on the heels of news that attackers stole $6 million from a Russian bank via SWIFT network last year.

Meltdown/Spectre: The First Large-Scale Example of a 'Genetic' Threat

02/20/2018
These vulnerabilities mark an evolutionary leap forward, and companies must make fighting back a priority.

Vulnerabilities Broke Records Yet Again in 2017

02/20/2018
Meanwhile, organizations still struggle to manage remediation.

Proactive Threat Hunting: Taking the Fight to the Enemy

02/20/2018
Pulling together everything your security team needs to be effective at threat hunting is not easy but it's definitely worthwhile. Here's why.

13 Russians Indicted for Massive Operation to Sway US Election

02/16/2018
Russian nationals reportedly used stolen American identities and infrastructure to influence the 2016 election outcome.

Siemens Leads Launch of Global Cybersecurity Initiative

02/16/2018
The new 'Charter of Trust' aims to make security a key element of the digital economy, critical infrastructure.

FedEx Customer Data Exposed on Unsecured S3 Server

02/16/2018
Thousands of documents from US and international citizens were exposed on an Amazon S3 bucket configured for public access.