| LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | WannaCry: The North Korea Debate Researchers split over whether an infamous North Korean hacking group, an affiliate, or another attacker altogether, is behind the epic ransomware worm. Target Reaches Breach Settlement: $18.5 Million Fine, Security Controls Target to cough up $18.5 million to 47 states in a settlement following its 2013 security breach, which exposed data of millions of customers. Split Tunnel SMTP Exploit Bypasses Email Security Gateways Attackers can inject malicious payloads directly to email server via email encryption appliances, Securolytics says. 4 Reasons the Vulnerability Disclosure Process Stalls The relationship between manufacturers and researchers is often strained. Here's why, along with some resources to help. Data Security & Privacy: The Risks of Not Playing by the Rules Achieving compliance is a complex and challenging process. But with the right systems and policies, you can stay ahead of the next data breach - and the regulators. DDoS Attacks Fell 23% in First Quarter, Grew in Size Although the number of DDoS attacks dropped in the first three months of the year, the average size of each attack grew, according to a Verisign report released Tuesday. Unsanctioned Computer Support Costs Companies $88K per Year A new survey of security professionals says that 83% of respondents help colleagues in other departments fix their privately-owned computers on company time. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | |
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| Partner Perspectives | WanaCrypt0r Hits Worldwide Consumers and businesses should be sure their Windows systems and software are updated with all current patches in order to stop the spread of this dangerous ransomware attack. Malspam Causing Havoc for Mac & Windows Spam is a multi-platform, multi-vector approach to network compromise, and organizations need to weigh up the risks on all fronts to be able to combat it successfully. OSX.Bella: Mac Malware Strikes Again This variant of the OSX.Dok dropper behaves altogether differently, and installs a completely different payload. |
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