Security News

Challenges of using firewall tech to do segmentation
2019-12-20 05:30

Despite the inevitability of security-related incidents, few organizations currently protect against the spread of breaches with segmentation – only 19 percent of the 300 IT professionals surveyed...

FBI tech tips for safe holiday travel
2019-12-18 19:46

Whether you're traveling by plane, planning a road trip, or hosting guests for the holidays, it's important to practice good cybersecurity.

Will quantum computing overwhelm existing security tech in the near future?
2019-12-13 06:00

More than half (54%) of cybersecurity professionals have expressed concerns that quantum computing will outpace the development of other security tech, according to a research from Neustar....

Highly Targeted 'Zeppelin' Ransomware Hits Tech, Healthcare Firms
2019-12-12 19:36

A new, highly targeted piece of ransomware has hit a handful of tech and healthcare companies in Europe and the United States, BlackBerry Cylance reports.  read more

New Zeppelin Ransomware Targeting Tech and Health Companies
2019-12-11 08:16

A new variant of Vega ransomware family, dubbed Zeppelin, has recently been spotted in the wild targeting technology and healthcare companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. However,...

Analysts worry about tech security threats ahead of 2020 elections
2019-12-06 19:30

Security experts say most voting machines are safe and secure, but disinformation campaigns on platforms like Facebook and Twitter need to be addressed.

Becoming a Tech Policy Activist
2019-12-04 12:04

Carolyn McCarthy gave an excellent TEDx talk about becoming a tech policy activist. It's a powerful call for public-interest technologists....

Federal Data Privacy Bill Takes Aim at Tech Giants
2019-11-27 15:26

The COPRA legislation would provide GDPR-like data protections, and create a new FTC enforcement bureau.

Traveling for the holidays? Avoid these 5 tech mistakes
2019-11-15 14:48

Wi-Fi hotspots, public charging stations, and travel planning sites seem helpful, but they could actually be a traveler's worst nightmare.

Consumer Data Privacy Rights: Emerging Tech Blurs Lines
2019-11-13 22:19

Data privacy is a fundamental right for Americans - but new emerging technologies like drone, IoT and facial recognition are introducing gray areas.