Security News

Report Highlights Risk of Medical Device 'Workarounds'
2019-08-01 20:48

Experts: Problems at VA Medical Center Are Common at Many Healthcare EntitiesA watchdog agency review of a VA medical center in California spotlights security issues involving medical device...

Visa Contactless Cards Vulnerable to Fraudsters: Report
2019-08-01 18:48

Researchers Say Proxy Machine Can Bypass Transaction Limits Via Man-in-the-Middle AttackA newly discovered vulnerability in Visa's contactless payment cards could allow fraudsters to bypass...

Report: LAPD Data Breach Exposes 2,500 Officer Records
2019-07-30 17:48

Police Database Includes Email Addresses and Partial Social Security NumberThe Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a possible data breach that appears to have exposed the personal...

Encrypted Threats, IoT Malware Surge Past 2018 Levels: Report
2019-07-29 14:24

The first half of 2019 was dominated by an increase in malware using encryption, and in malware targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, a recent SonicWall report reveals.  read more

Russia targeted all 50 states in 2016 election, Senate report says
2019-07-29 09:57

The Senate Intelligence Committee doesn't know what Moscow's intentions are, but Robert Mueller says they're still at it.

Russia Targeted All 50 States During 2016 Election: Report
2019-07-26 16:03

Senate Intelligence Committee Report Finds Extensive InterferenceA report from the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee finds that Russia targeted election systems and infrastructure in all 50...

Equipment Benefits Administrator Reports Data Breach
2019-07-24 19:48

What Can Covered Entities Do to Help Prevent Falling Victim to BA Breaches?A medical equipment benefits administrator is the latest business associate to report a large health data breach...

Report Finds New Deficiencies in IRS Data Security Security Controls
2019-07-23 15:29

The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) information system security controls require further improvements, a new report from the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) claims. read more

40% of enterprises experienced Office 365 credential theft, report finds
2019-07-22 16:00

While 80% of organizations use more than the default security provided by Office 365, additional measures are needed to secure enterprise email.

Huawei's Czech Unit Secretly Collected Data: Report
2019-07-22 15:01

The Czech unit of telecoms giant Huawei secretly collected personal data of customers, officials and business partners, Czech public radio reported Monday, fanning concerns about security risks...