Church-going Nigerians Drive Business Email Attacks

New Research Uncovers Surprising Fraudster ProfilesBusiness email compromise scams have caused billions in losses. An inside look at one Nigeria-based group shows a surprising profile of the threat actors. Read more »

Russia Claims It’s Victim of Cyberattacks

Nation Often Blamed for Hacks Offers Details on Breaches It Claims It's SufferedRussia, which some have blamed for attacks against the Democratic Party in the U.S., has offered a detailed description of... Read more »

Social Media Plays Key Role in Bank Fraud

Swindlers trolling social media sites for customers' personally identifiable information play a critical role in facilitating banking fraud, says American Bankers Association economist Jane Yao. Read more »

Treat Security As a Business Problem First

CISOs in India will not be able to develop mature information security programs until they address the formidable challenge of gaining the support of senior management, says Manoj Sarangi, vice president and... Read more »

Analyzing the Global Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

A new survey shows 82 percent of organizations around the world are struggling with a shortage of staff with cybersecurity skills. Training expert Simone Petrella analyzes the survey results and spotlights the... Read more »

Bitcoin Hack Highlights Cryptocurrency Challenges

Bitfinex of Hong Kong Lost $69 MillionThe reported theft of $69 million worth of bitcoins from a Hong Kong-based exchange highlights the continuing challenges around keeping large quantities of digital currency out... Read more »

Nice Guys Finish First

When hiring CEOs, companies appear to focus on interpersonal skills while overlooking the candidate's capacity to get the job done. Read more »

Internet of Things: Hacker Eavesdropping Smorgasbord

Sheer Network Scale Offers Hope for Solving Related ChallengesImagine the security implications of a world in which millions of people have a physical impairment that leaves them internet-connected. Say hello to the... Read more »

Why Cyber Risk Management Is Stuck in the ‘Bronze Age’

This edition of the ISMG Security Report features Global Cyber Alliance CEO Phil Reitinger previewing his keynote address at ISMG's New York Fraud and Breach Prevention Summit. He explains why he... Read more »

National Bank of Egypt CISO Offers Women Career Advice

As more women make forays into the business landscape in the Middle East, some are beginning to build careers in IT and information security. But it's still by no means easy for... Read more »