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Intel Security officially becomes McAfee again
McAfee has begun operating as a new standalone company. The launch of McAfee marks the closing of the previously announced investment by TPG and Intel Corporation (INTC) to …
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Weak social network password security is more trouble than you think
53 percent of users haven’t changed their social network passwords in more than one year – with 20 percent having never changed their passwords at all, according to a …
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Rollout of DMARC email security protocol needs to gain steam
Trust, from both customers and investors, is the most important currency for financial services companies. A breach of trust can break a bank, while maintaining trust leads to …
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The rise of InsurTech: How young startups influence a mature industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) now account for almost half of total investment in insurance technology (InsurTech) startups globally, according …
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Week in review: IIS zero-day, iOS scareware, new issue of (IN)SECURE
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Like it or not, “cyber” is a shorthand for all things infosec We have lost the cyber …
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People are still the biggest security threat to any organization
Despite an increase in spending and investment in deterrence tactics and detection tools, insider threats continue to cause harm to all types of organizations. A new report …
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Worldwide spending on security technology to reach $81.7 billion in 2017
A new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Security Spending Guide from IDC forecasts worldwide revenues for security-related hardware, software, and services will reach $81.7 …
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(IN)SECURE Magazine issue 53 released
(IN)SECURE Magazine is a free digital security publication discussing some of the hottest information security topics. Issue 53 has been released today. Table of contents How …
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Number of compromised records up 566% in 2016
The number of records compromised grew a historic 566 percent in 2016 from 600 million to more than 4 billion. These leaked records include data cybercriminals have …
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How CIOs are shaping the future of work
IT leaders are poised to make radical changes in the workplace, but boardrooms are holding back progress by continuing to place too much emphasis on reducing costs and keeping …
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Mastercard acquires NuData Security
Mastercard has entered into an agreement to acquire NuData Security, a technology company that helps businesses prevent online and mobile fraud using session and biometric …
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Why we should define our right to privacy now, before it’s too late
The debate has stirred up again. Talk of wiretapping and government spying has spurred another bout of privacy versus security. Internet of Things (IoT) devices have raised …
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