cybersecurity
Is curiosity killing patient privacy?
The digitization of healthcare is changing the face of fraud. With the growth of electronic health records (EHRs), online patient portals and virtual clinics, a wealth of …
Open banking establishes new access to banks’ networks, creating additional security issues
As more markets adopt open banking — which mandates banks to open their systems to third parties — it will be increasingly critical for banks to ensure the security of not …
Researchers discover highly stealthy Microsoft Exchange backdoor
An extremely stealthy Microsoft Exchange backdoor can read, modify or block emails going through the compromised mail server and even compose and send new emails. LightNeuron …
Bad actors increasingly spreading misinformation via social media ahead of EU elections
Bad actors are amplifying misinformation content directed at EU member states to shape public perception, a report by SafeGuard Cyber reveals. The report provides evidence and …
Unhackable? New chip makes the computer an unsolvable puzzle
A new computer processor architecture that could usher in a future where computers proactively defend against threats, rendering the current electronic security model of bugs …
C-Suite execs and policy makers find cybersecurity technology investments essential
The majority of C-Suite executives and policy makers in the United States believe investing in security software, infrastructure and emerging technologies is critical to …
What will phishers do once push-based MFA becomes widely used?
As phishing continues to be the number one method for initiating a breach, investing in anti-phishing technologies or training – preferably both – should be a …
PSD2 and strong customer authentication: Are all elements equal?
The European Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), introduced in January 2018, contains the requirement for additional security features for certain online transactions. These …
Researchers working on tools that aim to eliminate computer bugs
It’s bad enough losing an hour’s work when your computer crashes – but in settings like healthcare and aviation, software glitches can have far more serious consequences. In …
What differentiates the strongest cybersecurity programs from the rest
Financial institutions spend an average of around $2,300 per full-time employee on cybersecurity annually, reveals a survey released by Deloitte and the Financial Services …
Government embracing digital transformation but struggling to implement data security
The push towards digital transformation in the U.S. government is putting sensitive data at risk, according to a Thales research conducted by analyst firm IDC. The 2019 Thales …
Cybercriminals thriving on companies overlooking fundamental security requirements
IT leaders in the United States are putting business data at risk by not effectively managing employees’ passwords, according to OneLogin research. Despite the fact that 91% …
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