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July 15, 2020 15 Jul'20
Advent, Forescout bury the hatchet with new acquisition deal

Despite an ugly legal dispute and allegations of channel stuffing, Advent International and Forescout Technologies are moving forward with an amended acquisition agreement.
April 16, 2020 16 Apr'20
Hackers embrace cryptocurrency laundering to evade the law

Cybercriminals are turning to cryptocurrency laundering methods to hide illicit proceeds as law enforcement agencies find success in tracing bitcoin transactions.
March 11, 2020 11 Mar'20
Microsoft leads takedown of Necurs botnet

Microsoft, BitSight and other partners used legal and technical steps to take control of one of largest botnets in the world that infected more than 9 million systems.
March 04, 2020 04 Mar'20
Should ransomware payments be insurable? Experts weigh in

Ransomware payments are insurable, but should they be? Several experts weighed in on the question, and the effect of cyberinsurance, during RSA Conference 2020.

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cybercrime

Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. Continue Reading
cyberterrorism

According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyberterrorism is any 'premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by ... Continue Reading
USA Patriot Act

The USA Patriot Act is a law enacted in 2001, granting new and extended data-collection abilities to federal agencies in an effort to combat terrorism after the September 11 attacks. Continue Reading

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The future of facial recognition after the Clearview AI data breach

The company that controversially scrapes data from social media sites for law enforcement clients announced a data breach. What does it mean for the future of facial recognition? Continue Reading
How the future of data privacy regulation is spurring change

Some companies have taken steps to improve data governance in anticipation of data privacy rules. Experts discuss the challenges of compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape. Continue Reading
Diversity at cybersecurity conferences is too important to ignore

Diversity at cybersecurity conferences became a hot topic in early 2018. Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton discusses why it takes more work to get women in security on stage. Continue Reading

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Updating the data discovery process in the age of CCPA

Privacy regulations are changing the enterprise data discovery process. Now, automation is key for fulfilling data discovery mandates, including those for CCPA and GDPR. Continue Reading
Top tips for using the Kali Linux pen testing distribution

It's the best Linux distro for penetration testers' toolkits, but it's not just any Linux. Get tips on Kali Linux pen testing from project lead Jim O'Gorman. Continue Reading
Compliance rules usher in new era for personal data privacy policy

With the rollout of data privacy regulations, individual data rights and the right to be forgotten are forcing organizations to re-examine how they handle customer information. Continue Reading

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How to create a ransomware incident response plan

The increase in recent attacks makes clear the need for a ransomware incident response plan. Here's how to limit the effect of such attacks, as well as what to do if infected. Continue Reading
What are the roles and responsibilities of a liaison officer?

While liaison officer responsibilities vary depending on the company they work for, their strong organizational and communications skills make them critical to incident response. Continue Reading
CISO tackles banking cybersecurity and changing roles

Over the course of his career in security, Thomas Hill has held varied positions that inform his views on both technological specifics and strategic roles in modern corporations. Continue Reading