CA Technologies’ Yann Guernion Talks GDPR and Automation

As of this writing, we are now less than one month away from the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline. Even if you aren’t familiar with GDPR, you’ve probably been getting messages from websites and applications with… Continue reading CA Technologies’ Yann Guernion Talks GDPR and Automation

Routers Prove to Be an Easy Target for Russian Hackers

You may unknowingly be part of a Russian hacking campaign. No, I’m not talking about election tampering; this is a different, but ongoing, tactic. Hackers are targeting the types of routers and firewalls, including those used in homes and small busine… Continue reading Routers Prove to Be an Easy Target for Russian Hackers

Higher Education a Top Target for Cryptomining

You know an internet-based technology is becoming more accepted into the mainstream when cybercriminals make it a target for attacks. We saw it with malware designed specifically for Apple products, and later with smartphone and tablet apps. Last year… Continue reading Higher Education a Top Target for Cryptomining

Higher Education a Top Target for Cryptomining

You know an internet-based technology is becoming more accepted into the mainstream when cybercriminals make it a target for attacks. We saw it with malware designed specifically for Apple products, and later with smartphone and tablet apps. Last year… Continue reading Higher Education a Top Target for Cryptomining

Keep Your Eyes on the Threat Horizon to Improve Incident Response

By keeping their eyes on the threat horizon, security professionals can implement better incident response strategies to contend with evolving cybercriminal tactics.

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Tax Day: Identity Theft Begins Much Earlier Than April 15

Tax Day is on the horizon. This year it falls on April 17 because of the weekend and a Washington, D.C., holiday. That gives you two extra days to get your taxes completed, but it also gives cybercriminals two extra days to commit identity theft and o… Continue reading Tax Day: Identity Theft Begins Much Earlier Than April 15

2018 Emerging Threats Show New Sophistication in Hackers

One of the problems with threat prevention is that we get too hung up on yesterday’s threats. Security systems are designed for the types of attacks we’ve seen in the past. That’s necessary, of course, because we know bad guys use the methods proven e… Continue reading 2018 Emerging Threats Show New Sophistication in Hackers

The Facebook Privacy Breach: What It Can Teach Us About Privacy Threats Before GDPR

The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica situation has almost everyone re-evaluating several important cybersecurity issues. What constitutes a data breach? How do we exert more control over third parties and their access to data? How do we approach privacy c… Continue reading The Facebook Privacy Breach: What It Can Teach Us About Privacy Threats Before GDPR

March Madness Phishing Threats: Why Are We Still Falling for Them?

March Madness is one of the most watched—and anticipated—events each year. And each year as March Madness approaches, cybersecurity experts warn about hackers who want to take advantage of the tournament’s popularity with phishing schemes and bogus we… Continue reading March Madness Phishing Threats: Why Are We Still Falling for Them?