An investigation into a single IP security camera has unfolded into yet another worrying finding in the land of the internet of things. Millions of IoT devices may have a remotely executable buffer overflow in an open-source code component, according to cybersecurity company Senrio.
While the U.K. is beefing up funding for hospital cybersecurity, in the U.S., some Congressional leaders are pushing for moves that could have the unintended consequence of sapping security investments by some healthcare providers.
Many security leaders argue over whether their incident response posture needs to be proactive or reactive. But Rsam CISO Bryan Timmerman says it isn't either or - that organizations need both. Here's why.
"If you've got an incident response program that's been around for years, then it's probably based on...
Traditionally in cybersecurity, technology is the central focus. Adversaries act; security controls respond. But Richard Ford of Forcepoint says it is time to change the dynamic with a shift to human-centered security.
The traditional, tech-centric approach cedes too much control to the attackers, says Ford, Chief...
Malware attacks are increasing, including ransomware like CryptoLocker, Locky, and zCrypt.
Businesses know it's essential to protect PCs from malicious programs, but many don't realize the value of server-level protection until the damage is done. Server-level protection from viruses and malware is essential, and...
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to every organization that processes credit or debit card information. This includes merchants and third-party service providers that store, process, or transmit credit card data.
The launch of PCI DSS helped expose serious security shortcomings,...
One step that is often overlooked when securing your system is the creation of a security policy.
Protecting sensitive corporate information and meeting compliance requirements aren't the only reasons your organization needs a security policy. A well-defined policy can make the difference between maintaining the...
Give the right users access to the right resources at the right times and for the right purposes.
Two-thirds of businesses have experienced data theft or corruption that originated within their organizations. But insider threats are difficult to control because your IBM i users need at least some level of access to...
Drawing participants from healthcare, communication, transportation, finance, and many other industries, the 2017 State of IBM i Security Study analyzed 332 servers.
Now in its 14th year, the study provides compelling insight into security weaknesses affecting many IBM i systems. Some of the most dangerous defects...
Package-delivery giant FedEx is warning that the global outbreak of NotPetya malware will "materially impact" profits; its TNT Express international delivery service continues to experience "widespread service delays" as it struggles to restore crypto-locked systems.
What trait does a global cyberattack and a hurricane share? Both could cost insurers - and victims - dearly. In a new report, Lloyd's of London estimates that a major cloud services attack could trigger $53 billion in losses and cleanup costs.
Demands by politicians that people must be willing to surrender their privacy rights to help security services battle cybercrime are shorthand for governments having significantly underinvested in the required resources, says information security expert Brian Honan.
A discussion on the latest happenings in the darknet marketplace leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also, getting to the bottom of Russia's Democratic Party hack could be the ultimate goal of a lawsuit filed against the Donald Trump presidential campaign.
The Question is WHEN? Here are some sobering facts:
54% of breaches remain undiscovered for months;
60% of an organization's data is stolen within hours of an attack.
So what can you do about it?
Learn how to Control Advanced Malware with More Visibility.
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