In the News
8/4/2016
Cyber criminals are prepped for the excitement and hype building around these Olympic Games by infecting emails with malware, creating fake betting websites and increasing phishing attacks. During the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil, the FIFA World Cup website was hacked. Don’t be surprised if similar antics make the global headlines again with the Summer Olympics.
In the News
8/3/2016
Millions of Americans will watch the Summer Olympics at work — and that will create a major opportunity for cyber criminals to attack corporate computer systems. This could cause serious headaches for IT departments that are not ready to deal with the increased security challenges.
In the News
7/28/2016
The security of IoT devices is a growing area of concern for the enterprise as newly introduced machines are creating novel ways for cybercriminals to hack into networks. While companies know to protect against common methods of attacks, the Internet of Things has created a whole new world of connected devices that put a company at risk.
In the News
7/28/2016
Infosec Experts Weigh In On Trump's Call For Russians To Hack Clinton Email, whether it's ethical, and repercussions for democracy.
In the News
7/25/2016
While it is still too early to specifically understand the impact of Brexit, it is important to watch the developments in EU and UK negotiations over the next two years in order to grasp what will happen regarding technology and security. Even though the vote has occurred, most legal changes could take two years or more to implement.
In the News
7/20/2016
The upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro pose as an immense opportunity for cyber criminals to deprive consumers of their financial data as enthusiastic fans seek sports scores and updates on their favorite athletes. Hackers are prepped and eagerly awaiting the occasion for unsuspecting fans to click on links and purchase cheap tickets to events as they did during the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
In the News
7/19/2016
The upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro pose as an immense opportunity for cyber criminals to deprive consumers of their financial data as enthusiastic fans seek sports scores and updates on their favorite athletes. Hackers are prepped and eagerly awaiting the occasion for unsuspecting fans to click on links and purchase cheap tickets to events as they did during the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
In the News
7/15/2016
Millions of people are eagerly scouting for their targets in Pokemon Go to catch them from their smartphones amid crowds in parks and other common public areas. This has spurred many novice players to download other games, yet they have neglected to verify one crucial detail before playing - the security of the app.
In the News
7/11/2016
The U.S. government's campaign to counter the Islamic State's social media presence is bearing fruit, the Associated Press reported Saturday. More anti-ISIS content than pro-ISIS content is appearing on the Net by a ratio of six to one. Twitter traffic for accounts affiliated with the Islamic State is down by 45 percent compared to two years ago, according to the report, and the average number of followers for an ISIS account has plunged to 300 from 1,500 in 2014.
In the News
7/7/2016
Many people and organizations think cybersecurity insurance can improve the cyberdefense status quo for the public and private sectors. But is that really the case?
In the News
7/1/2016
The people of Britain voted for an exit from the European Union in a historic referendum last week. While it’s unclear at this time if the country will actually leave the EU, if it does, the decision could have some consequences for both privacy and cybersecurity.
In the News
6/29/2016
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