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Mobile, Privacy protection

Most Americans feel powerless to prevent data collection, online tracking

November 18, 2019

Via: Help Net Security

Most U.S. adults say that the potential risks they face because of data collection by companies (81%) and the government (66%) outweigh the benefits, but most (>80%) feel that they have little or no control over how these entities use […]


Cyber-crime, Identity theft, Network security, Security

6 Tips to Spot Online Scams this Shopping Season, and 9 Ways to Stop them:

November 8, 2019

Via: Zone Alarm

Singles’ Day, or “Worlds Shopping Day”, marks the start of the November shopping season, followed by Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Shoppers from all across the globe participate in this purchasing craze, with a drastically growing number of consumers […]


Mobile, Privacy protection

70% of presidential campaigns fail to provide adequate online privacy and security protections

October 14, 2019

Via: Help Net Security

An alarming 70% of the campaign websites reviewed in the OTA 2020 U.S. Presidential Campaign Audit failed to meet OTA’s privacy and security standards – potentially exposing visitors to unnecessary risks. Only seven (30%) of the analyzed campaigns made the […]


Cyber-crime, Identity theft

As consumers engage with insurance companies online, new types of digital fraud emerge

September 27, 2019

Via: Help Net Security

As more U.S. consumers use digital platforms when engaging with insurance companies, new fraud challenges are likely to arise for insurance carriers, according to TransUnion and iovation. Among the 10 billion global online transactions iovation screened from Sept. 2018 to […]


Access control, Security

The 6 best password managers

July 23, 2019

Via: CSO Online

One of the smartest moves you can make to protect yourself online is to use a password manager. It’s one of the easiest, too. We’ll help you find the best password manager for you. A properly designed password manager is […]


Network security

Will biometrics replace passwords for online payment authentication?

June 6, 2019

Via: Help Net Security

Over half of consumers in the UK (53 percent) are worried that the shift to biometrics to authenticate online payments will dramatically increase the amount of identity fraud, according to new research conducted by Paysafe, a leading global payments provider. […]


Network security

Encryption backdoors open a Pandora’s Box for cybersecurity

January 9, 2019

Via: Help Net Security

The amount of encrypted traffic online has grown exponentially. This growth has occurred in the wake of the Snowden revelations, as well as the continuous stream of stories about corporate data leaks and hacks. As a response to these challenges, […]


Application security

Security Concerns Prompt Closing of Dividend Applications

January 3, 2019

Via: Security Week

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska revenue officials shut down online applications for annual oil wealth checks after personal information of other users popped up on applicants’ computer screens. The private information from other applicants included names, addresses and Social Security […]


Network security

FBI Steps Up Efforts Against ‘Money Mules’ Online Fraud

December 28, 2018

Via: Security Week

The email caught the executive at a small company by surprise one morning in 2016. The company’s owner, or so he thought, was requesting a money transfer to pay for supplies from a new vendor. It wasn’t until that night […]


Network security, Vulnerabilities

Flaw in Icecast streaming media server allows to take off online Radio Stations

November 5, 2018

Via: Security Affairs

Icecast streaming media server is affected by a flaw that could be exploited by an attacker to take off the broadcast of online radio stations. Icecast streaming media server is affected by a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2018-18820, that could be […]


Network security

Thousands of critical energy and water systems exposed online for anyone to exploit

November 1, 2018

Via: CSO Online

While you likely don’t stop to think about water or energy industries when you grab a drink of water or flip on the lights, you would definitely notice if your electricity or water stopped working. You might not know why […]


Network security

IoT has potential to innovate, but is it secure?

October 23, 2018

Via: Help Net Security

While the Internet of Things has the potential to drive the next wave of online innovation, it needs to be grounded on secure networks that prevent cyber criminals from hacking into the myriad of IoT-enabled devices that they are increasingly […]


Network security

The Data Security Landscape Is Shifting: Is Your Company Prepared?

August 13, 2018

Via: Dark Reading

New ways to steal your data (and profits) keep cropping up. These best practices can help keep your organization safer. The world around online data is changing, and with it the landscape of business is facing an irreversible shift. Not […]


Mobile security

How Can We Make Smart Cities Even Smarter? Start With Security Intelligence

July 5, 2018

Via: Security Intelligence

People from all corners of the globe are flocking to cities: Sixty-eight percent of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050, according to May 2018 projections from the United Nations. Many of these urban areas will be […]


Data loss, Network security

2.6 Billion-Plus Data Records Breached Last Year

April 12, 2018

Via: Dark Reading

Every minute, nearly 5,000 data records are lost or stolen somewhere around the globe: that’s more than 7.1 million a day. New data from security firm Gemalto’s annual Breach Level Index calculated more than 2.6 billion data records were compromised […]


Application security, Vulnerabilities

An Introduction to HTTP Response Headers for Security

March 23, 2018

Via: Security Intelligence

The world is becoming more interconnected every day, and online services like social media and e-commerce are contributing to massive troves of sensitive business and personal data. These developments introduce new risks and vulnerabilities for cybercriminals to exploit via cross-site […]


Network security

Facebook Upgrades Link Security with HSTS Preloading

March 6, 2018

Via: Dark Reading

Facebook and Instagram links will automatically update from HTTP to HTTPS for eligible websites, increasing both speed and security, the social media giant said. Facebook has upgraded its link security infrastructure to include HSTS preloading, which automatically switches HTTP links […]


Network security, Phishing

6 Real Black Friday Phishing Lures

November 22, 2017

Via: Dark Reading

Black Friday is expected to attract 115 million physical shoppers, making it the busiest holiday shopping day during the Thanksgiving Day weekend, according to a National Retail Federation report. And phishers are looking to get a cut of the action […]


Malware

Using a Free Online Malware Analysis Sandbox to Dig Into Malicious Code

August 29, 2017

Via: Security Intelligence

The continuous advancement and sophistication of cyberthreats has gradually decreased the sufficiency of traditional gateway and endpoint security solutions for protection against malware. These approaches were sufficient when malware occurred in small numbers and it was easy to differentiate between […]


Editorial, Privacy protection

Is online anonymity just a myth?

August 4, 2017

Via: Russel Edwards

Browsing anonymity may seem appealing for various reasons. Regardless of whether they have something worth hiding/protecting or not, those who know better appreciate the value of online privacy protection. But is VPN-supported anonymity all it is rumored to be, or […]