Cyber attacks

Researchers have seen at least three cyber espionage operations using this technique, says Alexey Shulmin of Kapersky Lab.

The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 calls for Internet-connected devices to be patchable, meet minimum data safety standards and have changeable password capability.

The rampant proliferation of easy-to-use hacking tools and number of bad actors willing to deploy them means that everyone needs to 'up their game' to stay safe.

Following a cyberattack, the things an organization should not do often go overlooked. Company leaders could end up spreading the fire, rather than smothering it, says John Suit.

A majority of IT professionals still think perimeter security is effective at keeping unauthorized users out of their networks, a new study reveals.

New York law will have ripple effects on insurers around the country.

While many computer systems have been patched up to protect against malware such as WannaCry, this new infection has additional capabilities that let it spread by other means.

The latest cyber attacks, as well as certain regulations, pressure insurers to bring on a full-time security professional, says Novarica's Mitch Wein.

A system upgrade from accounting software producer M.E.Doc unwittingly contained the virus, Ukrainian police said.

Your objective is to dodge the hack coming up or to fully mitigate its impact if a breach occurs. Here, then, are seven best practices to put into action before that exploit hits.