Is fake news dangerous? Security pros say yes
The influx of fake news has taken a social toll, but it is also an attack vector for phishing and malware delivery.
John Brandon | 16 Nov | Read more
The influx of fake news has taken a social toll, but it is also an attack vector for phishing and malware delivery.
John Brandon | 16 Nov | Read more
Almost every day, there’s news about a massive data leak -- a breach at Yahoo that reveals millions of user accounts, a compromise involving Gmail phishing scams. Security professionals are constantly moving the chess pieces around, but it can be a losing battle.
John Brandon | 03 Feb | Read more
Want to make a cool $20,000? All you have to do is hack the Nintendo 3DS, a handheld console that’s been out for a few years already. A listing on HackerOne spells everything out. There’s a range for this, of course -- some discoveries will pay $100. Also, anyone who files a report must follow the exact template.
John Brandon | 05 Jan | Read more
While it might be easy to dismiss sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as harmless diversions for employees, they reveal a wealth of actionable intel to a hacker.
John Brandon | 08 Dec | Read more
There’s a gaping hole in your security infrastructure right now. The front door is open, the side window is ajar, and there’s an open safe with a neon sign saying “steal my data” in flashing lights.
John Brandon | 04 Oct | Read more
Mobile security is a bit of a misnomer. Few of us can say we’ve been attacked by a piece of malware or have quarantined an actual virus. Yet, there’s a sneaking suspicion that mobile security is a bigger concern.
John Brandon | 06 Sep | Read more
These new techniques and products are not as widely known, yet they are effective for any laptop-carrying business worker who needs to fend off the latest attacks.
John Brandon | 03 Aug | Read more
If you're looking for a good lesson in enterprise security, there might be a few sitting in the parking lot. The automotive field is a glaring example of "worst practices" in security, say several automotive experts. And, the problem is only getting worse, not better.
John Brandon | 05 Jul | Read more
The burgeoning market for gadgets that trigger a sprinkler system, help you count the number of times you swing a bat, or dim the lights automatically are rising. That’s a concern for any business due to how these devices are also starting to show up at the corporate office for use in conference rooms, executive suites, and even as a low-cost building security camera system. Experts claim the industry is not doing enough to protect these devices.
John Brandon | 01 Jun | Read more
Some of the most hackable devices in your network are also probably the most-overlooked.
John Brandon | 11 May | Read more
Interestingly enough, because a printer is so innocuous and seemingly harmless, that’s the exact reason it poses a threat, according to the security analysts who talked to CSO about this issue.
John Brandon | 03 May | Read more
Why the Ashley Madison hack might lead to a tiered Internet.
John Brandon | 20 Aug | Read more
The media and the public are finally waking up to the fact that almost all organizations are at risk of getting hacked. Analyzing a few recent high-profile breaches might just help you prevent the same thing from happening at your company.
John Brandon | 18 Aug | Read more
People with children often experience a role reversal later in life: They transition from caring for their kids to having their kids care for them. If your parents are at that stage, you might already be struggling to keep them healthy and safe without impinging on their privacy and independence. That's where Evermind comes in.
John Brandon | 03 Jan | Read more
We keep hearing about them in the news. The tallies are astounding: 145 million user accounts compromised here, 40 million credit cards stolen there. What isn't always as clear with the most high-profile data breaches is how they occurred in the first place and what you can do to prevent seeing your organization in a similar headline.
John Brandon | 13 Nov | Read more