Two weeks ago we published a blog on security in the Internet of Things, part of which addressed recently uncovered vulnerabilities in automobile software. Since that time, concerns about cars and cybersecurity have remained in the news. Hacked cars have made headlines before, but the issue was recently thrust back into the spotlight when white [...]
In Forrester Wave’s latest report, Experian was identified as one of the top breach notification and response service providers in the market. In the report, six companies were rated on a variety of skills and services, including strategy, offerings, and market presence. Experian was announced as a strong performer in the space. We are proud [...]
Earlier this week, Reuters reported that security researchers uncovered a new malware strain called SYNful Knock, targeting Cisco routers. Once installed, SYNful Knock gives cyber criminals the ability to harvest data being shared via the router without being detected. The malware has already been found on a handful of Cisco routers in four different countries. [...]
Last week Fortune.com claimed the “word” for 2015 was cybersecurity. It’s not too surprising, as headlines for the past two years have been fraught with news of big breaches and security hacks. Affected (and unaffected) companies are implementing new habits and establishing security standards to help mitigate their risk of being breached, while consumers attempt [...]
The Internet of Things isn’t a new concept – but it’s certainly one that has gained momentum, particularly within the last year. Recently, we’ve seen more and more connected devices come to market. While connecting our world may bring added convenience to our everyday lives, it’s important to question what we may be sacrificing from [...]
A large amount of tech coverage has recently been devoted to zero-day vulnerabilities and attacks and the industry’s widespread attempts to stop them. The average Internet user has never encountered the term “zero-day attack” but it’s one that we are going to hear more about in future. A zero-day attack occurs when a hacker exploits [...]
Earlier this week, Target struck a deal with Visa to reimburse thousands of financial institutions around $67 million dollars for costs resulting from the company’s 2013 data breach. These costs included reissuing credit and debit cards and handling an increased number of customer inquiries. Target is expected to reach a similar deal with MasterCard. Target’s [...]
Tens of thousands of people descend upon Austin every March for SXSW Interactive – an annual gathering of some of the world’s most passionate techies, new-gadget enthusiasts, and creative problem-solvers. We’ve taken part in the conference for the past several years and are once again hoping to bring our cyber security insight to the stage, [...]
“Don’t be afraid to shoot for the stars. Sometimes the biggest obstacle is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you will be surprised with what you can achieve, and how others will in turn believe in you as well.” These are words of wisdom from our CFO, Amanda Nevins. On August 7, Amanda [...]
Summer vacation is a time to unwind. But remember, just because you’re taking a break from work, it doesn’t mean identity thieves are. In fact, cyber criminals and identity thieves are always looking for opportunities to strike while the iron is hot. These five rules will help you stay safe this summer (or whatever time [...]
