Security News > 2016 > November

65% of Windows devices still running Windows 7, released in 2009 (Help Net Security)
2016-11-02 13:00

To analyze the current state of device security, Duo Security analyzed more than two million devices, 63 percent of which were running Microsoft operating systems. Seriously outdated Windows...

Most employees violate policies designed to prevent data breaches (Help Net Security)
2016-11-02 12:45

Companies are increasing technology investments to protect against external data breaches, but employees pose a bigger threat than hackers, according to CEB. To mitigate the rising costs of...

Industry reactions: UK government cyber security strategy (Help Net Security)
2016-11-02 12:30

Yesterday, the UK government announced a new £1.9bn cyber security strategy, which includes an increase in automated defences to combat malware and spam emails, investment to recruit 50...

Edward Snowden's Boss at Booz Allen Hamilton Speaks (Schneier on Security)
2016-11-02 11:48

Interesting. I have no idea how much of it to believe....