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Iran Used "Triton" Malware to Target Saudi Arabia: Researchers
2017-12-15 17:32

The recently uncovered malware known as “Triton” and “Trisis” was likely developed by Iran and used to target an organization in Saudi Arabia, according to industrial cybersecurity and threat...

Report: Uber Paid Florida 20-Year-Old $100,000 Over Hack
2017-12-15 17:18

Takeaway: 'Bug Bounty' Plus NDA Still Looks Like Hush MoneyThe hacker to whom Uber paid $100,000 to destroy data and keep quiet about its big, bad breach is a 20-year-old man living in Florida,...

Don't Be a Money Mule for the Holidays
2017-12-15 17:18

Cybercrime Money-Transfer Schemes Increasingly Involve CryptocurrencyCybercriminals continue to rely on individuals who undertake the risky operation of moving illicit proceeds from one location...

DHS Cybersecurity Agency Could Get a New Name and a Revamp
2017-12-15 17:18

National Protection and Programs Directorate Title Fails to Describe Its PurposeWhat does the title National Protection and Programs Directorate mean to you? It's not so clear, unless you are...

Do You Have a Dark Endpoint Problem?
2017-12-15 17:18

Endpoint Continues To Be a Thorn in People's SidesMost of the criminal activity targeting today's enterprises originates at the endpoint, and the majority of modern breaches use known threats or...

GDPR: Distinguishing Fact From Fiction
2017-12-15 17:18

With just a few months left until the EU's General Data Protection Regulation will be enforced, too many so-called "experts" are spreading fear and falsehoods about the regulation, says Brian...

Significant Changes Coming to  NIST Cybersecurity Framework
2017-12-15 17:18

The latest ISMG Security Report focuses on the significant changes found in the latest version of the U.S. government's Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, commonly...

Critical Components of an Insider Threat Mitigation Program
2017-12-15 17:18

Organizations should take an "inside-out" approach to mitigating the insider threat, says Brandon Swafford of Forcepoint, who explains the components of that approach in an in-depth interview.

How Malware Known as Triton Threatens Public Safety
2017-12-15 17:18

The latest ISMG Security Report leads with a report on a malware attack on an industrial safety system that experts contend could threaten public safety. Also, legislation giving DHS's...