Key focus areas for security technology investment
A new report from the Security for Business Innovation Council advocates three key areas for technology investment and recommendations for specific security technologies to …
Discover what is happening across your IT infrastructure
Netwrix released Netwrix Auditor 6.0, which now delivers visibility into what is happening across the entire IT infrastructure. It provides the broadest available coverage of …
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Google account passwords stolen in phishing attack
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Bitly breach details revealed
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Penetration testing device that fits in your pocket
Pwnie Express updated the Pwn Phone, a phone that doubles as a powerful penetration testing device making it easy to evaluate wired, wireless and Bluetooth networks. Pwn …
GE acquires Wurldtech to advance cyber security for key industries
GE announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Wurldtech, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based company. This move is one of several by GE to help protect …
Week in review: Android locker ransomware, password management done right, IE 0-day exploit details
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A month after Heartbleed, many servers are still vulnerable
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Snapchat promises of disappearing messages were false
Snapchat, the developer of a popular mobile messaging app, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers with promises about the …
Twitter makes password reset easier, account hijacking harder
Twitter has announced two changes aimed at helping protect user accounts and restore access to them. The company said that they are aware that many people reuse the same …
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