Security News

Microsoft: Tech support scams rose by 24% in 2017, costing some victims thousands of dollars
2018-04-23 16:43

Social engineering scams make even the best security solutions useless, Microsoft said. It wants industry-wide collaboration to solve the problem.

Deception Tech: High-Fidelity Alerts If Hackers Take Bait
2018-04-23 13:48

Deception Can Add Value, But Only If Security Basics Are CoveredDeception technology - which involves tricking hackers into lurking on bogus IT assets - can provide crucial intelligence on methods...

Cybersecurity Tech Accord: Marketing Move or Serious Security?
2018-04-19 14:23

Cybersecurity Tech Accord Comprises Fine Words With No Defined Deliverables and Perhaps Impossible Intentions read more

If you buy these tech accessories, you're inviting hackers to take control of your car
2018-04-19 13:40

Old smart car exploits can allow hackers to leak data, demand a ransom, unlock your doors, or track your location, according to Kaspersky Lab.

'Tech Accord' Emphasizes Teamwork to Prevent Hacking Damage
2018-04-19 12:47

Agreement Includes Pledge to Not Aid Governments With Cyber WarfareThirty-four companies have signed on to the Microsoft-led Cybersecurity Tech Accord, which is aimed at protecting civilians from...

DHS takes strong stance on hackers as tech firms stand against government cyberattacks
2018-04-18 15:30

At the 2018 RSA conference, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said 'cybersecurity is national security.'

Cybersecurity Tech Accord sets new privacy standards for tech companies
2018-04-18 12:25

The new paper, signed by 34 tech companies, is akin to a 'digital Geneva Convention' to govern the rules of engagement in technology.

Top tech firms pledge not to help governments launch cyberattacks
2018-04-18 12:03

34 global technology and security companies have pledged not to aid governments launch cyberattacks and to protect all customers regardless of nationality, geography or attack motivation. The...

RSAC 2018: Tech Giants Form Cybersecurity Tech Accord
2018-04-17 19:14

Microsoft president Brad Smith at RSAC 2018 said more than 30 companies will oppose government cyberattacks on "innocent civilians."

Tech-skilled cybersecurity pros in high demand and short supply
2018-04-17 19:13

The worldwide cybersecurity skills gap continues to present a significant challenge, with 59 percent of information security professionals reporting unfilled cyber/information security positions...