2017 was a tough year from a cybersecurity stand point. We’ve seen some of the biggest hacks and data breaches ever, as well as one of the most devastating ransomware/malware out... More
Tag Archives: cyberattacks
Believe It: Cybersecurity is Getting Better, Not Worse (InfoSecurity)
Software Updates for Workstations, Mobile Devices: How to Stay Safe and Sane (TechRepublic)
With cybercrime on the rise, maintaining a regular schedule of updates and applying critical out-of-band patches as vulnerabilities are discovered are paramount to maintaining the ... More
Unprecedented Changes Due to Disruptive Technologies, Global Giants, Cybercrime: 2018 Trends in Media and Entertainment (Irdeto)
Digital platform security firm Irdeto has launched its annual predictions looking at the content delivery and security trends in media and entertainment for 2018. The new e-book, ... More
Train Your Employees to Think Like Hackers (HBR)
Companies that want to help their employees become better stewards of cybersecurity need to go beyond regular trainings on password security and other basic protocols. The best way... More
Password Managers: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals (TechRepublic)
Find me a person alive that doesn't have at least one online password, and I'll eat my hat. Passwords are ubiquitous—so much so that the average internet user in the US has arou... More
Results of the First Ever BPS Group Test Released (NSS Labs)
Enterprises are seeking out a new class of protection-oriented solutions that combine detection and blocking-based technologies to take appropriate action against threats before th... More
Why Cisco, McAfee Say Security Vendors Must Share Threat Intel to Beat the Baddies (SDX Central)
The Cyber Threat Alliance, a group of 14 top security vendors sharing threat information daily, sounds about as likely as a friendship between a kitten and a shark. Security profe... More
Vulnerability and Patch Report, Dec. 17, 2017 (Citadel Information Group)
Important Security Updates Adobe Flash Player: Adobe has released version 28.0.0.126. Updates are available from Adobe’s website. Updates are also available for Adobe Air. Appl... More
Cisco Eyes Acquisitions for Real-Time Cybersecurity Intelligence Data (Economic Times)
Network equipment maker Cisco Systems will continue looking for acquisitions as it pushes towards working real time on cyber security intelligence data, according to a top company ... More
Oracle Expands Security Capabilities, Partner Program to Help Protect Against Threats (CDSA)
Oracle has announced it's expanding its security portfolio and unveiling a new partner program. The Oracle Identity SOC portfolio now includes new capabilities to help enterprises ... More