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 […]
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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 […]
Amazon hit with major data breach
Amazon has suffered a major data breach that caused customer names and email addresses to be disclosed on its website, […]
85% of companies allow employees to access data from personal devices creating security risks
A recent report from security firm Bitglass surveyed IT experts, and found that 85% of organizations enable BYOD policies, citing […]
Hackers are not main cause of health data breaches
Most health information data breaches in the U.S. in recent years haven’t been the work of hackers but instead have […]
A leaky database of SMS text messages exposed password resets and 2FA codes
A security lapse has exposed a massive database containing tens of millions of text messages, including password reset links, two-factor […]
Massive Data Leaks Keep Happening Because Big Companies Can Afford to Lose Your Data
If you live in the United States, there’s almost a 50 percent chance your personal data was lost in the […]
The Hack Millions of People Are Installing Themselves
Security conscious users keep their operating system and other software up to date, but a huge risk is often overlooked: […]
Researchers create ‘master key’ fingerprints that can fool biometric databases
Researchers from New York University have created a set of master fingerprint keys that can be used to spoof biometric […]
AI, IoT, and edge computing drive cybersecurity concerns for 2019
As companies adopt emerging technologies, the cyber risk landscape is set to grow larger in the new year, according to […]