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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 …
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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 …
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Trust is at a tipping point: Consumers will react strongly if they feel their privacy is compromised
There’s a stunning lack of consumer trust in the ability of private and public sector organizations to protect their data, as well as sharply conflicting views between …
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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 …
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Week in review: Docker Hub breach, identifying malware in embedded systems, CCPA implementation
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Mozilla will block Firefox add-ons that contain obfuscated code Mozilla has announced that, …
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New infosec products of the week: May 3, 2019
Trustwave unveils new database security scanning and testing software Trustwave unveiled Trustwave DbProtect, new database security scanning and testing software that helps …
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Mozilla will block Firefox add-ons that contain obfuscated code
Mozilla has announced that, starting from June 10, Firefox add-ons containing obfuscated code will no longer be allowed on its Add-ons portal and will be blocked. “We …
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Google offers auto-delete option for location, web tracking history
Google has added a control option to users’ accounts that will allow them to instruct the company to auto-delete their location history, browsing and search data once a …
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Consumers care deeply about their privacy, security, and how their personal information is handled
65% of consumers are concerned with the way connected devices collect data. More than half (55%) do not trust their connected devices to protect their privacy and a similar …
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Cybercriminals targeting social media: Facebook and Instagram are becoming phishers’ favorites
Social media phishing, primarily Facebook and Instagram, saw the highest quarter- over-quarter growth of any industry with a 74.7 percent increase, according to the Vade …
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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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60% of businesses have experienced a serious security breach in the last two years
There is an increase in security breaches and businesses still face challenges surrounding cyberattacks due to lack of IT security and operations basics. With digital …
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