Comey Renews the Debate Over Encryption Bypass

A report on FBI Director James Comey seeking to reopen the debate over creating for law enforcement a bypass to encryption on mobile devices is among the stories featured in the latest... Read more »

Inside Look at SWIFT-Related Bank Attacks

Colin McKinty of security firm BAE Systems - hired by SWIFT in the wake of the $81 million heist from the Bank of Bangladesh - explains why BAE now believes the malware... Read more »

Espionage Malware Penetrates Air-Gapped Networks

Active Cyber-Espionage Campaign Dates From 2011, Security Firms WarnA very advanced and targeted cyber-espionage campaign has been active for five years, and employs stealthy malware that can penetrate air-gapped networks and exfiltrate... Read more »

Power Shifts to the People in Job Hunt

The recent U.S. employment report shows that, increasingly, jobs are plentiful while workers are scarce. Read more »

System Outage Grounds Delta Flights Worldwide

A Tale of Failed ResiliencyDelta is warning that a power failure lead to system outages, resulting in numerous flight cancellations or delays. As more airline-related processes get computerized, experts are asking why... Read more »

Does US Need a Department of Cybersecurity?

The next president of the United States should establish a cabinet position focused on cybersecurity, and Congress should create a more focused approach to funding and authorizing IT security initiatives, says Larry... Read more »

How Secure Is Cryptocurrency?

Robert Schwentker Reviews Challenges Bitcoin Exchanges Face in Wake of HacksIn the wake of the recent hack of the Bitfinex bitcoin exchange, the stability and security of cryptocurrency is again being questioned.... Read more »

Four Android Flaws Leave 900M Devices at Risk

Attackers Can Root Devices via Qualcomm Chipset Software, Check Point WarnsFlaws in Qualcomm chipset software used by an estimated 900 million Android smartphones and tablets could be exploited to seize control of... Read more »

The Hidden Curriculum of Work

Official job descriptions don't include the most valuable contributions you make or the complicated challenges you face. Read more »

s+b Trend Watch: China’s Digital Embrace

The time it takes for Chinese consumers to incorporate a new technology into their lives is ever-shrinking as smartphones and broadband make adaptation easier. Read more »