40,000 Exploited Devices Show 'Internet of Things' RisksAn army of 40,000 small office/home office routers have been exploited by automated malware. But who's responsible for devices being vulnerable: vendors for using well-known... Read more »
Security Leaders Welcome Help Setting New StandardsThe Reserve Bank of India plans to set up an IT subsidiary to help banks strengthen cybersecurity. Banking and security leaders say this is a positive... Read more »
Bug Hunter Outlines Discoveries in Java VersionVeteran Java bug hunter Adam Gowdiak has disclosed details of what he says are unpatched flaws in Google App Engine for Java and criticized the company... Read more »
Patching is among the primary challenges facing enterprises in their adoption of IoT devices. Fortinet's Darren Turnbull shares insight on how to anticipate and respond to the top security obstacles. Read more »
But Do 'Wanted' Posters, Million-Dollar Rewards Work?The FBI is offering a big-stakes reward for an alleged criminal who ranks at the top of its "cyber most wanted" list. But one cybercrime expert... Read more »
Healthcare organizations face the ongoing challenge of ensuring patient information is adequately protected. But as cyberthreats become more sophisticated, these organizations must go beyond complying with HIPAA regulations to develop comprehensive sec... Read more »
Is the Information Assurance practice helping Qatar's security leaders manage risks and security better? QCERT's Ashraf Ali Ismael shares insights on how security leaders are embracing the IA concept. Read more »
Much of today's crime is "cyber-enabled," warns cybercrime expert Raj Samani, and successfully blocking such attacks increasingly demands not just better technology and public-private collaboration, but also an understanding of psychology. Read more »
New Skills Needed to Protect Bank Customers' InformationThe chief privacy officer's role has changed considerably, particularly in response to today's cyberthreats. As a result, CPOs at banking institutions need to be collaborators,... Read more »
Judge Denies Banks' Motion to Block MasterCard SettlementA judge's decision to allow MasterCard's settlement with Target to stand isn't likely to be appealed and could discourage banking institutions, some experts say, from... Read more »