security awareness
Researcher says traffic control systems can be hacked
Hacking control systems that regulate traffic lights in United States’ big, gridlocked cities is not only possible in action films, but in reality as well, says Cesar …
University brings infosec courses to London
The University of South Wales is to open a Centre in the heart of London’s Docklands financial district where it will deliver a range of professional level courses in …
56% of employees still receive no security awareness training
A new research survey by EMA takes you inside today’s organizations to reveal how employee decisions related to information security can significantly increase …
Android, iOS solution reveals data-leaking apps
Your mobile device knows everything about you. But how well do you know your mobile device? Beginning today, savvy consumers can truly take control of their personal …
Consumers want privacy, but don’t take advantage of opt-out technologies
A majority of consumers worry about how marketers use their personal data, but 79 percent are more likely to provide personal information to what they consider a …
Target hack spurred US businesses to spend more on cyber security
New research conducted this month reveals that the attacks on international businesses, including banks and retail giants such as Target, led to a significant 60% of US …
Financial institutions must look beyond their own defensive perimeters
Lookingglass Cyber Solutions released today the results of a recent study conducted on global financial institutions and the risks introduced by their trusted partners and …
The time for responsible reporting has come
The beginning of the year is when budgets for the forthcoming year are made available, when many new projects are teed off, and the security conference season starts. It is …
Security awareness training: Why it matters
Dr. Peter Lokhorst is Managing Director of InfoSecure BV, which is currently in seven countries and provides awareness training programs to international clients including …
800M exposed records make 2013 record year for data breaches
Despite oft repeated claims that the insider threat is the one organizations should be looking out for, the numbers and statistics related to 2013 data breaches show that risk …
Over 80% of employees use unauthorized apps at work
More than 80 percent of employees admit to using non-approved SaaS applications in their jobs, say the results of a McAfee survey. But what’s even more interesting is …
The risks of having a false sense of security
Organizations are overwhelmingly confident in their readiness to combat security threats, but may not be prepared for dangers linked to new technology models and increasingly …