Content by Nick Holland

Cryptocurrency Money Laundering: Alarming New Trends

Nick Holland  •  January 30, 2019

Despite the value of cryptocurrency plummeting since 2017, cybercriminals and rogue nations are still using it to launder funds. One recently discovered scheme designed to evade AML detection is "crypto dusting," according to CipherTrace's Dave Jevans.

Government Spending on Cybersecurity: An Analysis

Nick Holland  •  January 29, 2019

Around the world, many CIOs at various levels of governments expect an increase in cybersecurity spending in 2019, according to new research from Gartner. Alia Mendonsa, co-author of the report, analyzes the results of a global survey.

The Reasons Behind Google's GDPR Fine

Nick Holland  •  January 25, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of why Google was one of the first companies to be hit with a major GDPR fine, plus a global update on GDPR compliance trends and an in-depth report on shifts in malware.

Venture Capital Pours Into Cybersecurity

Nick Holland  •  January 18, 2019

Venture capitalists invested $5.3 billion in cybersecurity companies in 2018, about 20 percent more than in 2017 and twice as much as 2016, according to research from Strategic Cyber Ventures. What's ahead for 2019 and beyond?

Ransomware: A Pervasive, Evolving Threat

Nick Holland  •  January 18, 2019

Leading the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report is an in-depth look at why ransomware remains a pervasive threat and how it's evolving. Also featured: updates on venture capital investments in cybersecurity and a study of vulnerabilities in industrial remotes.

Card-Not-Present Fraud Costs Mount

Nick Holland  •  January 11, 2019

A Juniper Research analysis of why card-not-present fraud will continue to grow leads this week's edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also featured: Updates on a Neiman Marcus breach lawsuit settlement and a German hacking incident.

Card-Not-Present Fraud Growth: No End in Sight?

Nick Holland  •  January 7, 2019

Card-not-present fraud will cost retailers worldwide $130 billion between 2018 and 2023, a new report from Juniper Research predicts. Steffen Sorrell, author of the study, explains the reasons behind this growth projection and describes what can be done to improve the fight against fraud.

Making the Case for Zero-Trust Security

Nick Holland  •  January 4, 2019

In this edition of the ISMG Security Report, former federal CISO Gregory Touhill explains why a zero-trust security model is essential, and Ron Ross of NIST describes initiatives to protect critical infrastructure from IoT vulnerabilities.

The Ongoing Battle to Secure Card Payments

Nick Holland  •  January 3, 2019

Although chip cards are now commonplace in the U.S., there is still much work to be done securing card transactions online and offline. Randy Vanderhoof of the U.S. Payments Forum discusses 2019 initiatives.

Microsoft's Top 3 Cybersecurity Concerns for 2019

Nick Holland  •  January 3, 2019

With an operating system that's used by 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Microsoft closely monitors cyberattack trends. Joram Borenstein, general manager of Microsoft's Cybersecurity Solutions Group, discusses his top three concerns for 2019.

It's Great to Go Straight

Nick Holland  •  January 2, 2019

It's good to be legal, according to Brett Johnson, formerly America's most wanted cybercriminal, as he reflects on a year of his experiences speaking at ISMG Summits.

Will 2019 Be a Turning Point for 'Self-Sovereign Identity'?

Nick Holland  •  January 2, 2019

"Self-sovereign identity" projects based on blockchain technology are likely to gain significant momentum in 2019, says analyst Avivah Litan of Gartner Research.

The Critical Importance of Data Integrity

Nick Holland  •  December 31, 2018

Altered data can be just as damaging as lost or stolen data. Diana Kelley of Microsoft outlines key steps for how enterprises can improve how they maintain data integrity.

Why Mastercard Launched a 'Fusion Center' for Security

Nick Holland  •  December 31, 2018

Mastercard has launched a "fusion center" designed to increase its speed of response and coordination among departments in the event of a cyberattack, says CSO Ron Green, who explains the initiative.

The Challenge of Complete Identity Impersonation

Nick Holland  •  December 28, 2018

In the wake of Equifax and other major breaches, sophisticated fraudsters are finding success as never before. Al Pascual of Javelin Strategy and Research discusses how identity impersonation is manifesting.