| LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | North Korean Threat Actors Probe US Electric Companies September spear phishing attack appeared to be more reconnaissance activity than sign of impending attack, FireEye says. Ransomware Sales on the Dark Web Spike 2,502% in 2017 Sales soar to $6.2 million as do-it-yourself kits, ransomware-as-a-service, and distribution offerings take hold. Cybersecurity's 'Broken' Hiring Process New study shows the majority of cybersecurity positions get filled at salaries above the original compensation cap, while jobs sit unfilled an average of six months. IoT: Insecurity of Things or Internet of Threats? Security leaders call for device manufacturers to buckle down on device security as the Internet of Things evolves. How Systematic Lying Can Improve Your Security No, you don't have to tell websites your mother's actual maiden name. GDPR Concerns Include 'Where's My Data Stored?' European data protection regulations are coming like a freight train and many firms are still unprepared. Phishing Emails that Invoke Fear, Urgency, Get the Most Clicks The most commonly clicked phishing emails include urgent calls to action, or exploit victims' desire for popularity. Akamai Acquires Nominum Purchase of DNS and enterprise cybersecurity solutions company is designed to bolster Akamai's offering to telecom carriers. Security Tops Use Cases for Endpoint Data Businesses increasingly use endpoint data for security investigations, eDiscovery, and device migration to Windows 10. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | |
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