Moving Toward a Password-less Authentication Future

Passwords may be around for a while, despite their inherent weaknesses, but work is underway to create a password-less authentication future.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Facing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Among other efforts to close the cybersecurity skills gap, organizations are looking to bring more women and other under-represented populations into the field.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

10 Future Technology Predictions to Watch in 2019

Our team at ITPro Today talks to industry experts about their future technology predictions, and share how these trends will impact storage, mobility and cybersecurity.
by Jeffrey Burt, Paul Heltzel, Nicole Henderson, Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Recent Security Breaches, IoT Vulnerabilities Make Top Stories of 2018

From the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities to recent security breaches, 2018 was a year in cybersecurity that had its share of ups and downs.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Ransomware Attack Victim: Once Bitten, Twice Shy

A dozen years after it was hit, ransomware attack victim A1care continues to search for and implement the latest and greatest in security software.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Navigation Apps May Be Following You

As holiday travelers hit the road, Checkmarx outlines vulnerabilities in navigation apps from GPS companies Garmin and TomTom.
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Threat Actors Are Exploiting IT Networks to Attack Energy, Utilities

A report by cybersecurity vendor Vectra found that threat actors often begin lengthy, deliberate attacks by compromising a company’s network.
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Natural Disasters, Other Major Events Draw Cyberscams and Phishing Exploits

Phishing exploits in the wake of Hurricane Michael in Florida are just the latest examples of cybercriminals looking to take advantage of people who want to help.
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Recent Security Breaches Come at Great Cost--Including Jobs

A Kaspersky Lab report found that employees have been laid off in the wake of recent security breaches where data was stolen or compromised.
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Companies Eyeing AI for IoT Security: Survey

A study by the Ponemon Institute and Aruba Networks says overwhelmed security teams are looking to AI and machine learning for help with IoT security.
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Cold Boot Attack Method Leaves Laptops Vulnerable

Most corporate computers are vulnerable to the cold boot attack, but there are many factors that make it difficult to pull off.
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When It Comes to Fantasy Football Today, Cyber Risks Could Sack Companies

With millions of players and billions of dollars involved, fantasy football today is rife with risk, Kaspersky warns.
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Microsoft Offers Threat Detection Technology for Overworked Security Teams

Threat detection technology is one of the several security announcements from Microsoft during day one of its Ignite 2018 conference.
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Artificial Intelligence Risk: Get Ready for AI-Powered Malware

IBM’s DeepLocker PoC gives the industry a look at artificial intelligence risk--and what an attack produced with the help of deep neural networks will look like.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Malware Types Multiplying: Attackers Reuse Old Ransomware for Cryptocurrency Malware

Fortinet and Kaspersky researchers have found new malware types--cryptomining and cryptojacking features on new versions of known ransomware.
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Add This to the List of 'New' Malware Types You Need to Look Out For: Snail Mail

The list of threatening malware types includes an old favorite, as some government agencies report receiving malware-laden CDs from China sent through in the mail.
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Google, Apple Put Protections in Place Against Malicious Cryptocurrency Mining Software

The vendors’ ban of cryptocurrency mining software in their app stores is designed to avoid cryptomining malware finding its way onto mobile devices.
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Geopolitics of Russia, China, U.S. Increasingly Affect IT Security

Kaspersky Lab’s move to Switzerland illustrates how the geopolitics of Russia et al. are influencing western countries wary of spying.
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Move Over, ID Theft: Account Takeover Fraud Is Rising

Bad actors using account takeover fraud, or ATO fraud, are moving beyond the point of checkout.
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Startup Argo Offers Cryptomining Service

While the cryptocurrency mining service is aimed at making the process simple and affordable for consumers, cryptomining has become a key target for cybercriminals.
by Jeffrey Burt via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools