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Twitter now offers two-factor authentication

Twitter now offers two-factor authentication

The recent hack of The Associated Press' Twitter account showed the true power and impact the website can have. After hackers took over the news organization's account and reported that... Read More

Posted on May 23rd, 2013 | Read More | Be the first to comment

US makes large investment in cyber weaponry

US makes large investment in cyber weaponry

Although there has been a lot of shoring up on the U.S. networks to better protect against data security threats, Reuters reported that the country has become the largest buyer... Read More

Posted on May 20th, 2013 | Read More | Be the first to comment

Most external attacks from foreign lands

Most external attacks from foreign lands

One of the more interesting trends of data security is the amount of cyber attacks that have come from overseas to the U.S. in recent years. The Verizon 2013 Data... Read More

Posted on May 2nd, 2013 | Read More | Be the first to comment

Malware spurred by Boston Marathon bombing

Malware spurred by Boston Marathon bombing

Cybercriminals certainly are not known for their ethical standards, and the recent lot of malware surrounding the Boston Marathon bombing is just the latest confirmation.... Read More

Posted on April 22nd, 2013 | Read More | Be the first to comment

US banks bear down against familiar DDoS threat

US banks bear down against familiar DDoS threat

Hacktivists have put U.S. banks on notice that a new wave of DDoS attacks could be coming their way.... Read More

Posted on December 18th, 2012 | Read More | 1 Comment

Microsoft: Cybercriminals prey on bargain hunting browsers

Microsoft: Cybercriminals prey on bargain hunting browsers

One of the key trends identified by Microsoft Internet security researchers involved users downloading software key generators (KeyGens) that effectively crack or unlock licenses to permit free use beyond initial... Read More

Posted on October 26th, 2012 | Read More | 2 Comments

An eye for anomalies could improve network security

An eye for anomalies could improve network security

As cybercriminal tactics become more creative and complex, organizations will need to get better at establish network norms and detected activity that is out of the ordinary.... Read More

Posted on October 9th, 2012 | Read More | Be the first to comment

Cybercriminals reinforcing malicious operations with stronger infrastructure

Cybercriminals reinforcing malicious operations with stronger infrastructure

Analysts anticipate that two-thirds of all 2012 web attacks will be traced back to malnets.... Read More

Posted on October 9th, 2012 | Read More | Be the first to comment

Google issues warnings regarding state-sponsored cyberattacks

Google issues warnings regarding state-sponsored cyberattacks

Tens of thousands of users recently received a message on their Gmail accounts, Google homepages or Chrome browsers warning that they may be at risk of a state-sponsored account, the... Read More

Posted on October 9th, 2012 | Read More | Be the first to comment

Hackers target US banks with DDoS attacks

Hackers target US banks with DDoS attacks

A series of network performance issues has put many U.S. banks on "high" alert.... Read More

Posted on September 21st, 2012 | Read More | Be the first to comment

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