Security News

Identity protection: The critical intersection of biometrics and commerce (Help Net Security)
2016-04-22 14:00

In light of some high-profile data breaches in recent years, businesses are constantly seeking possible forms of authentication to replace passwords. While such breaches might suggest passwords...

Opera browser’s VPN is just a proxy, here’s how it works (Help Net Security)
2016-04-22 13:57

Yesterday, Opera announced they’ve added a free VPN client with unlimited data usage in the latest developer version of their browser. Sounds great doesn’t it? Michal Špaček, a web developer and...

TeslaCrypt: New versions and delivery methods, no decryption tool (Help Net Security)
2016-04-22 13:45

TeslaCrypt ransomware was first spotted and analyzed in early 2015, and soon enough researchers created a decryption tool for it. The malware has since reached versions 4.0 and 4.1 but,...

The future of ICS security depends on OT-centric security solutions (Help Net Security)
2016-04-22 13:30

New cybersecurity operational technologies are emerging to protect industrial control systems (ICS) against impending IT threats and attacks. ABI Research indicates that demand will focus on...

Increase in credit card leaks with high profile apps and sites (Help Net Security)
2016-04-22 13:00

A new report reveals a continued rise in apps and mobile websites leaking credit card data, with several new cases from prominent brands, including the Hong Kong metro system. Wandera has...

IT channel security practices will balance products, processes and skills (Help Net Security)
2016-04-22 12:30

A comprehensive security offering is quickly moving from simple product installation to an ongoing process. IT channel companies that highlight processes and education along with the products they...