Security

Security Experts Push Ukraine to Drop VX Heavens Prosecution

Andrey Baranovich, known as 'Herm1t,' should not be prosecuted, experts say

State-of-the-Art Hack Attacks Are Not the Problem

Most data breaches are not sophisticated and could be avoided by using security protocols that are already in place, according to new research from Verizon.

How to Tell If an Email Is a Phishing Scam

As email phishing operations have grown more sophisticated and convincing, it's harder for even savvy corporate email users to determine whether an email is authentic or fake. Here, CIO.com presents an example of a particularly convincing phish

Earthwave Rolls Out Complete Security Operations Center Package

Earthwave is offering a service to build and deliver a security operations center in under a year

13 Tips for Better Joomla CMS Security

If hackers gain access to a service providersu2019 systems, they can likely get to your systems, too. Rest assured, there are steps you can take to keep your cyber risk to a minimum.rn

13 Tips for Better Joomla CMS Security

With the surging popularity of Joomla, it's no surprise hackers are drawn to it as well. Don't panic, however. There are a number of things you can do to strengthen your security and turn your Joomla website into a fortress. Read along as w

The Dark Side of Social Awareness

Cybersecurity Roundup: Online Attacks Bigger US Threat Than Terrorism, Facebook Risks and More

The FBI says online threats could soon surpass terrorism and become the number one national security threat; Facebook apps for Android and iOS expose sensitive user information; Forbes publishes a list of hacker prices for OS exploits; and more.

Google Responds to European Questionnaire on Data Protection

The search giant only found answers to 24 of the European data protection authorities' 69 questions

New Bill Lets Gov’t Collect All Your Private Cyber Info

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) says feds can ask ISPs and others for any info they want, and no restrictions on its use are currently in place.

Feds to Unveil Insider Threat Defense Plan by Year End

In response to the embarrassing WikiLeaks data leak that laid bare lax information policies, a presidential task force is developing new standards and guidance for deterring and detecting insider threats.