Security News

57m Americans’ details leaked online by another misconfigured server
2018-11-30 11:30

Misconfigured Elasticsearch servers spilled personal details on 57 million Americans, said reports this week.

Feds Charge Eight With Online Advertising Fraud
2018-11-28 12:18

$36 Million in Digital Video Ad Fraud Tied to 3ve and Methbot SchemesThe U.S. Department of Justice says eight individuals have been indicted - and three of them arrested abroad - as part of a...

How to Shop Online Like a Security Pro
2018-11-23 23:24

'Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. So...

8 tips for avoiding phishing, malware, scams, and hacks while holiday shopping online
2018-11-23 22:05

The holiday season isn't just busy for shoppers--it's busy for cybercriminals, too. Here's a holiday shopping safety guide with advice on how to stay safe online.

Losses from online payment fraud to reach $48 billion annually
2018-11-23 05:30

A new study from Juniper Research has found that annual online payment fraud losses from eCommerce, airline ticketing, money transfer and banking services, will reach $48 billion by 2023; up from...

Why e-commerce is winning: Most Americans now trust online retailers with their data
2018-11-21 15:45

Despite conflicting opinions about online privacy, customers choose to shop with companies that take reasonable security precautions.

Safeguard Your Data And Privacy Online With This Award-Winning VPN
2018-11-20 13:03

It seems as though not a day goes by without a new story breaking about a high-level cyber attack on a major corporation or national government. Hackers are becoming increasingly adept at breaking...

Online shoppers continue to engage in risky behavior
2018-11-16 06:00

Findings from a new McAfee survey reveal the risky habits of online shoppers, including using unsecured Wi-Fi for online shopping and purchasing items from online retailers they are not fully...

Online shopping fraud to surge during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
2018-11-15 09:31

New benchmark data from ACI Worldwide revealed a projected 14 percent increase in fraud attempts during the upcoming 2018 peak holiday season. Based on hundreds of millions of merchant...

Consumers would stop engaging with a brand online following a breach
2018-11-12 07:00

Ping Identity surveyed more than 3,000 people across the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany to find out what they expect from brands when it comes to the safekeeping of personal...