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- 2018 Verizon Data Breach Report: Ransomware Most Common Malware - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Michael PetersWhile cryptominers are on the rise, ransomware was the most prevalent form of malware in 2017, according to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach Report, released last week. Ransomware made its first appearance in Verizon’s 2013 report, and this is the second year in a row in which ransomware incidents ...
Views: 22 - Best Practices to Prevent Supply Chain Cyber Attacks - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Michael PetersDue to globalization and outsourcing, enterprise supply chains are more intricate than ever. Most products are no longer manufactured by a single entity. Materials, components, and even final products pass through multiple hands before ending up in the hands of end users. Additionally, most ...
Views: 57 - Cyber Security Lesson Brief from the Under Armour Breach - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2018 from Michael PetersLast week, athletic apparel manufacturer Under Armour announced that its popular MyFitnessPal weight loss and fitness tracking app had been hacked, compromising 150 million accounts. The Under Armour breach is the largest data breach so far this year and ranks among the top five to date. It also ...
Views: 67 - The 12 Biggest Cloud Security Threats Facing Your Organization - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2018 from Michael PetersCloud computing has opened up a world of opportunities for businesses, but it has also resulted in new cyber security threats. Some of these mirror the threats organizations have been combating on premises for years, while others are unique to the cloud. What are the top cloud security threats ...
Views: 62 - 10 Tips to Improve Employee Cyber Security Compliance - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2018 from Michael PetersYour organization’s people are your first line of defense against cyber criminals. Unfortunately, they’re also your weakest link. Insiders pose the biggest threat to cyber security in the healthcare industry, and only 13% of public sector employees “take personal responsibility for cyber ...
Views: 90 - 5 Things You Should Be Doing to Protect Your Business Online - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Jessica McMohenCybersecurity is a hot topic among major organizations, but do you give it much thought for your small business? You might not realize it but small businesses are a primary target for cyber attacks. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report published in the final quarter ...
Views: 87 - Employees Are Biggest Threat to Healthcare Data Security - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Michael PetersHealthcare data security is under attack from the inside. While insider threats — due to employee error, carelessness, or malicious intent — are a problem in every industry, they are a particular pox on healthcare data security. Two recent reports illustrate the gravity of the ...
Views: 93 - Tax Phishing Scams Are Back: Here Are 3 to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Michael PetersTax season is stressful enough without having to worry about becoming the victim of a cyber crime. Here are three different tax phishing scams targeting employers, individuals, and even tax preparers that are currently making the rounds. Employers: W-2 Phishing Emails The W-2 phishing ...
Views: 84 - Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid While Selecting QA Company - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Darsh TQuality Assurance starts from the very first stage of software development and experienced QA has to be actively involved in each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle. Taking QA services from a third party service provider would be a great decision in many senses. However, you have to ...
Views: 102 - #MeToo Prompts Employers to Review their Anti-Harassment Policies - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2018 from Michael PetersThe #MeToo movement, which was birthed in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, has shined a spotlight on the epidemic of sexual harassment and discrimination in the U.S. According to a nationwide survey by Stop Street Harassment, a staggering 81% of ...
Views: 78 - States Worry About Election Hacking as Midterms Approach - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Michael PetersState officials expressed grave concerns about election hacking the day after Special Counsel Robert Mueller handed down indictments of 13 Russian nationals on charges of interfering with the 2016 presidential election. The Washington Post reports: At a conference of state secretaries of ...
Views: 110 - Thousands of Websites Infected in Massive Cryptojacking Attack - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2018 from Michael PetersThousands of websites, including government sites in the United States, the U.K., and Australia, were ensnared in an international cryptojacking scheme, The Register reports: The affected sites all use a fairly popular plugin called Browsealoud, made by Brit biz Texthelp, which reads out ...
Views: 122 - Crypto-Mining Malware May Be a Bigger Threat than Ransomware - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Michael PetersCryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have gone mainstream; it seems like everybody and their brother is looking to buy some crypto and get their piece of the digital currency gold rush. Hackers want a piece of it, too. In addition to hacking ICO’s and cryptocurrency exchanges, they’re ...
Views: 126 - GSA Proposes Changes to Cyber Security Rules for Federal Contractors - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Michael PetersThe General Services Administration (GSA) is planning to tighten up federal contractor cyber security requirements regarding sensitive non-classified data, according to a Federal Register Notice dated January 12. The rules would cover internal contractor systems, external contractor systems, ...
Views: 125 - 5 Best Practices for Complying with SEC & FINRA Cyber Security Standards - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from Michael PetersBoth the SEC and FINRA have indicated that they will put heavy emphasis on cyber security enforcement throughout 2018. While FINRA is explicit — among other things, it publishes a cyber security checklist and a detailed report on best practices — the SEC’s guidance is far more general. This ...
Views: 126 - Post Equifax, New Data Breach Notification Laws are Inevitable - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2018 from Michael PetersThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to update its six-year-old guidelines regarding data breach notification and cyber risk disclosure, Bank Info Security reports: The agency has indicated that it expects to refine guidance around how businesses disclose cybersecurity risks to ...
Views: 169 - 5 Reasons Why Your Enterprise Should Put IRM Before GRC - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Michael PetersOver the summer, Gartner announced that it was moving its focus away from GRC and launching a new Magic Quadrant for integrated risk management, or IRM: IRM enables simplification, automation and integration of strategic, operational and IT risk management processes and data. IRM goes beyond ...
Views: 169 - 7 Background Check Myths That People Misinterpret - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2017 from Max DruckerAbout 10 to 20 years ago, not all companies are requiring background checks on their applicants, whether it be a social media screening or not. Today, when you come in for an interview with a company, you’ll be asked to sign a consent that they will do a background check on you. While some ...
Views: 266 - Make These Cyber Security Resolutions for 2018 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Michael PetersNow that the year is coming to an end, all eyes are on what’s possibly around the corner. More attacks on cryptocurrencies? An escalation in attacks by state-sponsored cyber criminals? Chaos as the EU’s GDPR is implemented? In cyber security, only one thing is certain: It’s a continuous game of ...
Views: 259 - Ensure Electrical Safety on New Year’s Party at Your Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2017 from Ron SpencerThe year is going to end up quite soon, and like every other place in Australia, your workplace too must be decked up in the flair of New Year. Be it the decoration or planning for food for the upcoming party, everyone has started contributing ideas for making the party a bit more unique than ...
Views: 223 - Uber Breach Gets Worse: Company Accused of Cyber Spying - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Uber breach, which compromised the data of 57 million drivers and customers worldwide, has just gone from bad to worse. Not only did the company wait for a year to disclose the hack, it scrambled to cover it up by forking over $100,000 in hush money to the hackers – which it funneled through ...
Views: 158 - The 7 Cyber Attacks That Defined 2017 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Michael PetersCyber criminals upped their game in 2017, launching everything from cryptocurrency thefts to international ransomware attacks. Here, we examine seven of the worst cyber attacks of 2017. 1. The Equifax Breach Any list of the worst cyber attacks of 2017 would be remiss if it did not include ...
Views: 223 - GDPR Compliance Means Transforming Your Data Governance - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Michael PetersOrganizations have until May 25, 2018, to comply with the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Arguably the most comprehensive, far-reaching data privacy law passed to date, the GDPR grants European consumers numerous new data privacy rights and places new data governance ...
Views: 225 - The Thin Line Between The Legal And Illegal Practices In Social Media Screening - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Max DruckerThe rise in the number of companies that are hiring social media screening companies to help them in their hiring process from 2006 has increased to an incredible 500%. Although there are still some doubts, one should ask themselves if they really need to have their future employees undergo a ...
Views: 258 - What You Need to Know About GDPR Compliance - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2017 from Michael PetersThe deadline for GDPR compliance is right around the corner; is your company ready? Here’s what you need to know about this important new data protection law and what your organization must do to prepare for it. What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, was adopted by ...
Views: 172 - Unencrypted Retail POS System Cited in Forever 21 Breach - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Michael PetersClothing retailer Forever 21 suffered a POS system breach in an undisclosed number of stores from March to October 2017, the company announced last week. The Forever 21 breach was discovered by a third party and involved hackers taking advantage of POS systems that were not encrypted. There ...
Views: 229 - Compliance Automation Takes the Pain Out of the IT Audit Process - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Michael PetersAfter last year’s U.S. presidential election, many businesses eagerly awaited a new “era of deregulation” that would allegedly result in relaxed compliance requirements – and lower costs. Although some regulations have been relaxed or even repealed, IT compliance is as time-consuming and ...
Views: 200 - Social Media Security and the Trump Twitter Account Incident - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Michael PetersSocial Media Security Matters; Just Look at the Trump Twitter Account Debacle Last week’s Trump Twitter account incident – where the president’s Twitter feed was deactivated for 11 minutes – was fodder for many late-night television jokes. All kidding aside, though, enterprise social media ...
Views: 229 - What NOT to do to avoid lawsuits when hiring social media screening companies - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Max DruckerWhat NOT to do to avoid lawsuits when hiring social media screening companies By now, you already know how important social media screening is when it comes to hiring people in your company. As much as possible, you want to make sure that your brand will stay intact and you will do anything ...
Views: 242 - Proactive Cyber Security Tips for a Secure Cloud Migration - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Michael PetersEnsure a secure cloud migration with these simple, proactive cyber security tips Enterprises have much to gain by migrating to the cloud, which is why the U.S. government has adopted a “cloud-first” initiative. Cost savings and the ability to scale up and down quickly as organizational needs ...
Views: 214 - Why Cloud Service Providers Should Consider FedRAMP Certification - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was designed to support the federal government’s “cloud-first” initiative by making it easier for federal agencies to contract with cloud providers. Like FISMA, DFARS, CJIS, and HIPAA, FedRAMP’s security controls are based on NIST ...
Views: 195 - What Should You Do If You are the Victim of a Hit-and-Run? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyBeing the victim of a hit-and-run is an extremely stressful experience. In addition to any physical or emotional injuries you sustain, you’ve need to consider the damages done to your vehicle. Given the situation, you may not be able to concentrate and think about all the things you need to do. ...
Views: 226 - FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST: Federal Compliance Demystified - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Michael PetersFISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, DFARS, CJIS, HIPAA … Government compliance standards can seem like a veritable alphabet soup. Making matters even worse, a lot of them overlap, and many organizations aren’t certain which standards they need to comply with. Even if your organization does not currently ...
Views: 238 - Cyber Risk Management Lessons Companies Need to Learn Right Now - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Michael PetersDon’t want your company to be the next Yahoo, Equifax, Deloitte, or SEC? Don’t ignore cyber risk management. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the U.S., which is quite fitting right now, being as barely a day is going by without yet another disclosure of a massive hack, ...
Views: 212 - 5 Best Practices for Successful Cyber Security Outsourcing - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Michael PetersBy following these best practices, organizations can enjoy the benefits of outsourcing their enterprise cyber security, minimize the risks, and build fruitful, long-term relationships with trusted providers. With the cyber security skills gap making it extremely difficult or even impossible ...
Views: 254 - The Wicked Scenario of Uninsured Motorists - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Harry KarmeliUninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage In California, the law requires you to have Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist coverage as part of the state’s mandatory Liability Insurance Coverage. Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage is intended to cover accidents when ...
Views: 340(1 vote) - SEC Hack: Wall Street’s Top Regulator Breached - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2017 from Michael PetersThe SEC hack has pitched the international finance world into turmoil as Wall Street's top regulator admits to not having secured its own systems. Move over, Equifax; the SEC hack may have just stolen your thunder. Less than two weeks after Equifax disclosed that it had been breached, ...
Views: 240 - Six Cyber Security Best Practices for People and Businesses - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Michael PetersHacks do not happen in a vacuum; if one computer on a network is compromised, all machines on that network are at risk. For this reason, both enterprises and individuals have a responsibility to implement cyber security best practices – and this does not mean installing anti-virus software and a ...
Views: 291 - Equifax Breach Compromises Half of U.S. Population - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Equifax breach isn’t the largest data breach, but it is one of the most troubling because of its massive scope, the nature of the information stolen, and the absolutely awful way in which it was handled. While Hurricane Irma dominated the national news late last week, a man-made disaster ...
Views: 737 - 4 Ways to Protect Your Home and Family - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyA home is supposed to be your place to go that is safe and comfortable for you and your family to unwind, relax, and live happily. But statistics from the FBI indicate that about three out of four homes will be broken into across the U.S. within the next 20 years. The U.S. Department of Justice ...
Views: 330 - Proactive GRC Can Prevent AWS Security Breaches - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2017 from Michael PetersGovernance, risk, and compliance should be at the heart of AWS security procedures Another day, another AWS security breach, and this one is particularly bad because of the extraordinarily sensitive nature of the data that was compromised: Over 9,000 documents containing personal data on job ...
Views: 264 - 3 Best Practices for AWS S3 Security - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Michael PetersSeveral high-profile breaches involving misconfigured Amazon Web Services servers have made the news. Here are three best practices to ensure AWS S3 security. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the undisputed leader in the cloud services market. Large and small organizations alike flock to AWS ...
Views: 345 - Moving on After Getting Injured at Work - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyWhether you’re lucky enough to be fulfilling your life’s calling or just appreciating the opportunity to make some money, work brings value and meaning to life. Sadly, when an accident or injury occurs, it can make working difficult or even impossible. Depending on the extent of the injury, you ...
Views: 397 - HBO Hacks Indicate a Company in Cyber Security Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2017 from Michael PetersHacks in the City: Latest in String of Attacks at HBO Targets Company’s Social Media Accounts HBO has had a rough summer, and things are getting progressively worse for the cable titan. The HBO hacks began in late June, when an individual hacker or group calling themselves “Mr. Smith” dumped ...
Views: 282 - HBO Hack Underscores the Growing Threat of Digital IP Theft - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Michael PetersHBO Hack Targeted Valuable Intellectual Property and Company Secrets Corporate espionage and the theft of intellectual property and company secrets have gone cyber. The latest victim is cable network HBO and its flagship series Game of Thrones. The HBO hack, perpetrated by a hacker or group ...
Views: 274 - Latest Anthem Breach Traced Back to Third-Party Vendor - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Michael PetersNew Anthem breach underscores the need to manage cyber risk throughout the enterprise ecosystem Anthem – yes, that Anthem – has been hacked again. About a month after the beleaguered health insurer agreed to fork over a record-setting $115 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to ...
Views: 289 - How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Crime - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Susan FriesenIs your business secure? It may not be. Many unscrupulous individuals are operating online looking for new ways to exploit honest people. I was recently pulled into a scam enacted by someone yet to be identified via a freelance work website. Because of how personally this affected me and my ...
Views: 357 - Questions to ask yourself before you choose your social media screening company - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Max DruckerIn one of our recent blog posts, we told you about the questions you need to ask your social media background check company before availing their services. So, what happens after they answer your questions? Do you say yes immediately? Of course not. In this blog post, we will concentrate on ...
Views: 397 - DFARS Compliance Deadline Approaching for DoD Contractors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2017 from Michael PetersDepartment of Defense contractors and their subcontractors have until December 31 to obtain DFARS compliance Third-party data breaches are a serious problem, especially when highly sensitive data is involved – and our nation’s infrastructure, including our defense systems, are built and ...
Views: 329 - Ethereum ICO Hacks Rattle Investors - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2017 from Michael PetersInitial Coin Offerings (ICOs) powered by the Ethereum blockchain platform are the hottest thing going right now, but are they secure? On July 24, 2017, the second Ethereum ICO hack in a week hit the news, as digital wallet firm Veritaseum disclosed to Bleeping Computer that a hacker stole ...
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