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Flash, PDF are growing malware targets
Security vendor Finjan reports a growing army of cybercriminals are buying cheap toolkits to exploit the Web. Article | 09 Dec 2008
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Amit Yoran on DHS, federal cybersecurity
In this podcast, Amit Yoran, former cybersecurity czar at DHS and a veteran security pro, discusses the Obama admin's security priorities and why information sharing hasn't worked. News | 05 Dec 2008
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Cybersecurity expert sees PCI DSS problems ahead for retailers
It could cost millions of dollars for retailers to rip and replace outdated systems and devices still using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to secure 802.11 wireless networks, according to a security expert tracking cybersecurity in the retail industr... Interview | 18 Nov 2008
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Hacked dental school server compromises 300,000
A hacker used a vulnerability scanning tool to compromise a server at the University of Florida's College of Dentistry, compromising the sensitive information of patients. Article | 17 Nov 2008
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Phishing, identity theft keeps law enforcement, researchers occupied
An expert on cybercrime and online scams, Derek Manky, is one of the members of the Fortiguard research team. In this interview, he talks about the threats from online organized crime and social networking sites and whether cooperation is improving b... Interview | 05 Nov 2008
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Programmer charged for sniffer used in TJX breach
Stephen Watt allegedly provided a modified sniffer program to members of a hacking ring responsible for several data security breaches, including the massive TJX breach. Article | 05 Nov 2008
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Verizon breach study identifies industry specific threats
Financial firms face the biggest threat from insiders, while security configuration flaws and vulnerable Web apps plague the high-tech, retail and the food and beverage industries. Article | 02 Oct 2008
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Forever 21 security breach compromises nearly 99,000 payment cards
The retailer learned of the intrusion after a Department of Justice indictment last month. Article | 18 Sep 2008
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PCI is about eliminating data, not securing it, former QSA says
Former QSA turned Forrester analyst John Kindervag calls PCI a "communicable disease." Anything introduced to the network is in PCI scope if credit card systems aren't segmented. Article | 15 Sep 2008
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Web security threats gaining attention at many companies
A new survey shows more companies are protecting their systems from Web 2.0 threats to avoid data theft. Article | 10 Sep 2008