We Need to Talk About NIST’s New Password Management Recommendations
Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reversed its stance on organizational password management requirements. The institute now […]
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Stop focusing your information security efforts on the wrong things!
There once was a time not all that long ago when security teams could plead ignorant to IT security risks, […]
Google, Mozilla may let web apps edit files despite security warnings
The firms, known for their Chrome and Firefox web browsers, are heading a group that is devising a way for […]
Google is Adding Force-Installed Extension Removal to the Chrome Cleanup Tool
Google Chrome includes a built-in utility called the Chrome Cleanup Tool that scans for and remove malware that injects ads […]
Uber fined £385,000 for data breach affecting millions of passengers
Uber’s European operation has been fined £385,000 for a data breach that affected almost 3 million British users, the Information […]
Widely used open source software contained bitcoin-stealing backdoor
A hacker or hackers sneaked a backdoor into a widely used open source code library with the aim of surreptitiously […]
Microchip implants are threatening workers’ rights
Initially, the chips are being used in place of ID cards as a way of opening secure doors. But there’s […]
E-commerce is winning as most Americans now trust online business with their data
Despite conflicting opinions about online privacy, customers choose to shop with companies that take reasonable security precautions. Most Americans are […]
How Password Constraints Give You a False Sense of Security
The next time you’re forced to make a password—especially if a site requires you to use a crazy combination of […]
6 mobile security threats you should take seriously in 2019
While it’s easy to focus on the sensational subject of malware, the truth is that mobile malware infections are incredibly […]
Hackers erase 6,500 sites from the Dark Web in one attack
One of the most popular Dark Web hosting services – Daniel’s Hosting – was slaughtered last week when attackers hosed […]
Cathay Pacific case shows data breach reporting challenges
Multinational companies experiencing a major data breach face significant challenges in co-ordinating co-operation with investigating authorities around the world. The […]