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European Cybercrime Centre warns about Windows XP security risks
The European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol warns about security risks related to the end of Windows XP support. After 8 April 2014, Windows will stop supporting its …
Cost of Advanced Evasion Techniques in recent data breaches
A new report by McAfee examines the controversy and confusion surrounding Advanced Evasion Techniques (AETs), and the role that they play in Advanced Persistent Threats …
Simple steps to prevent data theft
HID Global offered four tips for protecting organizations against the types of data breaches that recently occurred at major retailers. An effective defense against the …
Week in review: Banks sue Target and Trustwave, Basecamp DDoS, Fyodor restarts the Full Disclosure list
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, reviews and articles: Flaws in Android update mechanism could turn apps into malware A group of …
Having a backup solution doesn’t prevent data loss
Results from a survey of customers who lost valuable computer data shows the majority of consumers and businesses are taking steps to back up their data, but a range of minor …
Challenges of running cloud-hosted applications
CloudEndure revealed the results of an industry-first benchmark survey, presenting best practices and success metrics reported by companies that host web applications in the …
Analysis of three billion attacks reveals SQL injections cost $196,000
NTT Innovation Institute has announced the release of its Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR), which raises awareness with C-level executives and security professionals …
Does business understand IT security?
The role of IT security is still not well-understood by business, according to a new survey by Turnkey Consulting. The survey asked IT professionals about their …
Cisco expands wireless LAN portfolio
Wireless networks have become a quintessential component for businesses, providing much more than basic connectivity. With the increasing adoption of 802.11ac, organizations …
Analysis of 244,703 DDoS incidents
NSFOCUS released its DDoS Threat Report 2013, which details attack trends and methodologies over the past year. The report includes statistical analysis and key observations …
Are cybercriminals targeting your tax return?
Iovation is advising businesses and consumers about how to protect data and personal information to avoid identity theft during tax season. As the IRS has made it more …
Infographic: A phishing email’s route through the corporate network
For years, even decades, computer security has been seen as a technical problem that requires a technical solution. In recent years, enterprises have plowed billions of …