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Hacking smart buildings
Smart buildings are giant IoT devices begging to get hacked. A new report offers concrete advice on how to mitigate the risk to building automation and control systems (BACS).
Our electric grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks. Here’s what we need to do
As more state-sponsored cyberterrorists and rogue actors take aim at bringing down the U.S. power grid, the government and private utility companies need to coordinate efforts to mitigate the chances of what could be a major...
Why abandoned domain names are so dangerous
Abandoned domain names are low-hanging fruit for attackers, who can use them to access sensitive email or customer data.
Botnet of smart air conditioners and water heaters could bring down the power grid
If "smart" appliances that connect to the internet were to be used in a botnet, it could cause large-scale blackouts of the power grid, researchers warn.
Balancing cybersecurity and regulatory compliance
Leveraging artificial intelligence and other advancements is key to protecting critical infrastructure.
Where Chicken Little meets information security
Outside of a movie theater, your plane won’t be hacked out of the sky.
Ways to improve your security team’s response time
Every second counts when it comes to incident response. With proper staffing, a streamlined procedure and the right tools in place, responding to threats can be a far less daunting task.
Data is the oil of the 21st century
The cybersecurity lessons of the 2016 election and the changing nature of our critical infrastructure.
What price range sees the most CNP fraud? It depends
Data on the price ranges that online fraudsters target most are effective in helping retailers be more aware of fraud tendencies. However, any price point can be a target to some criminals, and it’s important to leverage this data to...
Can cyber insurance cover acts of cyber terrorism?
Cyber insurance policies do not typically cover physical destruction or loss of life, but the UK government-backed reinsurer, Pool Re, announced this year it will cover acts of cyber officially deemed "terrorism" by Her Majesty's...
N-dimensional behavioral biometrics: a viable solution for digital fraud?
Artificial intelligence can be used to stop identity fraud from reaching record-breaking highs.
Analyzing user behavior to stop fake accounts
Online account fraud is a big, automated business. NuData Security looks at hundreds of data points to identify malicious login attempts.
4 cybersecurity developments to watch in 2018
Be ready for when the future arrives, start monitoring a pipeline of emerging technologies.
Insider threat becomes reality for Elon Musk
Every company needs to worry about the insider threat and Tesla is no exception. Now, Tesla has sued former employee Martin Tripp for sabotage and intellectual property theft.
4 scams that illustrate the one-way authentication problem
These scams rely on tricking consumers into believing they are interacting with a trusted vendor. Here’s how vendors can prevent the scams.
3 things your marketing department can teach your CNP fraud prevention team
You may be surprised to learn that your marketing department can teach your fraud prevention team a lot about card not present fraud. Not only are the two departments working in tandem to reach the same goals, but the marketing...
Keeping the Stars and Stripes secure
Cybersecurity in the government sector has dominated the headlines the past couple years. Should we be concerned? What’s the reality, how did we get here, and what should government entities focus on moving forward?
Josh Schulte: CIA insider gone south or repugnant criminal?
Josh Schulte, believed to have been the source of the leaked the "Vault 7" Wikileaks trove of CIA tools, has been charged with a heinous crime concerning illegal images.
Cyber games at the World Cup 2018
Analysis of cyberthreats at the World Cup looking back at cyberattacks from the last tournament and predictions for this year.
Information security in a war zone: How the Red Cross protects its data
The International Committee of the Red Cross faces unique and extreme security threats across the globe. Technology is not always the best defense.
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