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May, 2013
05/03 Australia ramping up cybersecurity defense
05/02 When passwords are the problem
05/01 Federal cybersecurity standards undergo revisions
April, 2013
04/30 The rise of mobile malware
04/30 More financial institutions targeted in DDoS cyberattacks
04/29 Cybersecurity bill stalls in Senate
04/29 Phishing increasingly dominant, dangerous cyberattack
04/29 Vulnerabilities detected in industrial terminals
04/29 The cybersecurity National Guard?
04/26 Arrest made in largest-ever DDoS attack
04/26 Encryption essential to BYOD security
04/26 Cloud security still working out the kinks
04/25 Is Shodan putting your computer security at risk?
04/25 Computer security and counterfeit software still don't mix
04/24 South Korea looks to boost cybersecurity
04/24 Computer security at risk while laws play catch-up
04/23 Cybercriminals target small businesses
04/22 U.S. address China cybersecurity threat
04/22 Cybersecurity at the forefront of political debate
04/19 Startups at risk for data breaches
04/18 The future of cybersecurity for law firms
04/17 Cyberattack traced to North Korea
04/16 Cyberthreats loom for small businesses
04/15 More encryption needed in Healthcare IT
04/12 Cybercrime syndicate targets video game companies
04/11 Government zeroes in on cybersecurity
04/10 The UK takes on cybercrime
04/09 Asia-Pacific region not ready for security compliance
04/08 Taking on the challenges of cybersecurity
04/03 Unprecedented cyberattack affects global internet functionality
04/02 Mobile devices a cybersecurity liability for government networks
04/01 Cybersecurity should be a major focus for ecommerce
March, 2013
03/30 Online security linked to consumer, company behavior
03/29 Cybercriminals targeting retail industry
03/29 The cyberthreats of today
03/29 Japan launches cybercrime task force
03/29 Compliance does not always translate to effective security
03/29 Expert identifies challenges in encryption implementation
03/28 FBI makes monitoring email a top security priority
03/28 Protecting mobile devices against security threats
03/27 Adoption of data encryption on the rise
03/26 Cybercrime strikes small businesses
03/26 Vatican Twitter account thought to be hacked
03/25 Encryption policies lacking in the healthcare industry
03/22 Retail sales increase highlights need for payment security
03/21 Researchers analyze the global SSL market
03/20 Application vulnerabilities ranked highest risk among security professionals
03/20 SSL co-creator offers thoughts on encryption and its future role in computer security
03/18 Elaborate Trojans aimed at financial industry
03/15 CASC finds SSL security remains rock solid
03/14 New research findings will make SSL stronger
03/13 Data breaches prompt healthcare industry to take action
03/12 At what cost should software be secure?
03/11 Strong passwords and cryptographic tools important security solutions
03/08 Virtualization, BYOD prompt more investments in cybersecurity
03/07 New malware utilizes PACs to hijack web browsers
03/06 Awareness of keys, certificates, critical to keeping data safe
03/05 More municipalities adopting encryption security standards
03/04 Growth in SMS malware attacks take advantage of smartphone users
03/01 Big data breach to state dept still unpatched, no encryption the cause
February, 2013
02/28 Cryptography, authentication, hot topics among experts
02/27 Practical ways for SMBs to safeguard data
02/26 Business leaders taking encryption seriously
02/26 Outdated equipment, lack of compliance, mobile puts PCI at risk
02/26 Canadian official warns of encryption lapses
02/25 OCSP stapling procedures increase network security and speed
02/25 Report: Global EV SSL to grow 50 percent by 2015
02/22 Infrastructure operations reported to be high risk cybersecurity targets
02/22 Identity theft on the rise, merchants and banks hardest hit
02/21 White House turns attention to cybersecurity
02/21 Trust breach in computer security estimated at $400 million
02/20 Cryptography experts gather to discuss cybersecurity
02/20 Encryption discovery could lead to advancements in cybersecurity
02/15 Zero-day exploit response time varies by OS
02/15 E-commerce, retailers, top cyberattack targets
02/14 Europol takes down cybercriminal ring
02/14 13 percent of home networks infected with malware in 2012
02/13 Wireless on the front lines in computer security war
02/12 27 Million new forms of malware identified in 2012
02/11 New banking malware threat identified
02/08 Government officials warn of growing cyberthreats
02/08 Security professionals celebrate Safer Internet Day 2013
02/07 Joint operation takes down botnet
02/06 Securing healthcare networks begins with encryption
02/06 OWASP identifies top 10 website security vulnerabilities
02/05 Report reveals website security gaps
02/04 Companies should utilize more encryption techniques
02/01 Expert says cybersecurity gaining traction in the Middle East
02/01 MAM tool integrates security into software code
January, 2013
01/31 Expert outlines tips for boosting critical infrastructure security
01/31 Cross-site scripting threats surged in Q4 2012
01/30 Google announces Pwnium 3
01/30 DOD plans to increase cybersecurity force
01/29 Organizations underestimate the value of encryption
01/28 DDoS attacks the result of compromised websites
01/25 Expert outlines IT security predictions for 2013
01/24 Experts highlight encryption for protecting health data
01/24 Apple, Android emphasize the importance of code signing certificates
01/23 Google enables SSL search for all users
01/23 Businesses struggle with data governance, PCI compliance
01/22 Virut botnet domains taken down
01/21 Governments renew urgency for cybersecurity improvements
01/18 Researchers analyze hacking incidents, business cybersecurity standings
01/18 Yahoo allows for SSL encryption
01/18 Retailer overhauls web server security with tokenization and SSL
01/17 SSL protection essential for cloud security
01/16 Keeping up with PCI compliance
01/15 Improving data center design with old tools and new approaches
01/14 ICS-CERT reviews computer security incidents of 2012
01/11 Website security threat trends of 2012
01/10 Research finds lack of visibility over sensitive data
01/10 IT salaries on the rise
01/09 Researchers analyze the organizational structure of cybercrime syndicates
01/08 UK Businesses lack BYOD safeguards, researchers say
01/07 Healthcare industry spends more on data security
01/04 Big data in healthcare: Worth the risk?
01/03 IT security appliance market momentum slows
01/02 FBI takes down international cybercrime group
December, 2012
12/31 Federal agencies call for standardized BYOD practices
12/31 White House publishes roadmap for information sharing
12/28 Researchers find end of the world malware
12/27 Detroit becomes next open source wireless network proving ground
12/26 Zscaler releases SSL security extension for Internet Explorer
12/26 Survey finds high level of confidence in cloud technology
12/24 Website security revealed as major concern for consumers
12/24 Researchers highlight need for more comprehensive BYOD strategies
12/21 SANS Institute announces computer security training event
12/20 Microsoft makes cybersecurity predictions for 2013
12/20 Dexter malware targets point-of-sale systems
12/19 New wave of DDoS attacks reveals website security gaps
12/19 Evolving technologies leave skills gap, IBM says
12/18 BYOD: Considering end-user needs
12/18 Expert identifies IT security trends for 2013
12/17 Healthcare slow to make progress in cybersecurity
12/14 Data security gaps found as a result of big data
12/14 Security researcher develops new password-cracking cluster
12/13 Eurograbber malware bypasses SMS authentication
12/12 Cybersecurity revealed as top concern for business decision makers
12/11 Majority of healthcare organizations victimized by data breaches, study finds
12/11 Experts identify growing risk of advanced cyberattacks
12/07 Cloud security no longer a prominent concern, survey finds
12/06 Researchers find many organizations out of PCI compliance
12/04 Cloud browser exploit allows free, large-scale computation
12/03 2012: Year of the data breach, privacy commissioner says
November, 2012
11/30 Open source proliferation spans many industries
11/29 New malware undetected by most antivirus programs
11/29 Microsoft plans for the future of big data
11/28 Experts highlight risk management tips
11/28 Project Cyber Monday 3 shuts down counterfeit domains
11/27 Organizations need better user access control policies, research says
11/26 IT's role in mitigating risk
11/21 Contracts hold the keys to cloud security
11/20 US government requires a more comprehensive security strategy
11/20 Facebook uses SSL encryption by default
11/19 EU organizations struggle to meet data privacy standards
11/19 Holiday shopping raises BYOD concerns
11/16 Executives discuss cloud security
11/15 Researchers predict top cyberthreats for 2013
11/15 Website glitch exposes utility company's customer data
11/14 Information security and risk management must come together
11/14 Experts weigh in on cloud security
11/13 Stuxnet resurfaces in the US
11/13 Federal agencies call for cybersecurity information sharing
11/12 Windows 8 and its BYOD implications
11/09 Brick-and-mortar stores going online for the holidays
11/08 The cloud's impact on open source
11/07 Security manager highlights growing risk of ransomware
11/06 Cybercriminals leverage US election news to target victims
11/05 Healthcare CISO calls for better data security
11/01 Website security threats on the rise this holiday season
October, 2012
10/31 Contractor arrested for hacking Canadian government website
10/30 Survey highlights need for email encryption
10/26 Windows 8 boosts hardware security
10/25 Mobile technology offers user authentication advantages
10/25 Businesses need to prepare for the online shopping rush
10/24 Compromised systems at Fortune 500 companies for sale
10/24 Confidence in open source security solutions rising
10/23 Researcher demonstrates pacemaker hack
10/23 Big data enhances computer security
10/19 Information security analyst highlights effective practices
10/18 Survey finds BYOD adoption rising, but security concerns remain
10/17 Web API utilized for social engineering
10/17 Security researchers identify another Flame-like program
10/16 A third of fraudulent transactions originate from victims' computers
10/12 Etsy announces security upgrades
10/11 Java recognized as top programming language for financial software
10/10 Researchers identify 'waterhole' spear-phishing tactic
10/09 Tech industry places higher value on open source
10/09 GhostShell hacks top-ranked universities
10/08 SHA-3 encryption contest winner selected
10/05 Google warns users of state-sponsored attacks
10/04 FTC charges scareware ring with $163 million fine
10/03 Twitter security flaw reveals emerging social media black market
10/02 US government targeted by spear-phishing attacks
10/01 Attacks against US banks more sophisticated than typical hacktivist threats
September, 2012
09/28 GAO warns of mobile malware
09/28 Cybercriminals may be crowdsourcing DDoS attacks
09/27 Many organizations not prepared for social media threats
09/27 Expert says no need for new hash algorithm
09/26 Organizations slow to craft BYOD policies
09/26 FBI warns financial institutions of increased cybercriminal activity
09/25 Threat report identifies most common cyberattacks
09/24 Mobile carriers vulnerable to web exploit
09/24 Research into Flame virus reveals similar programs
09/21 Phishing attacks on the rise, victims not aware of security breaches
09/21 Organizations not protected against common web threats
09/21 Laptop thief publishes students' SSNs
09/20 Microsoft fights out-of-the-box botnets
09/19 Mitigating data breaches in a connected world
09/18 Cybersecurity myths lead to protection gaps
09/18 Experts question the effectiveness of Obama's cybersecurity order
09/17 Blackhole update released
09/14 Social media scammers deploy malicious browser plugins
09/13 October is cybersecurity awareness month
09/13 Most common threat discovery methods are ineffective for mitigating risk
09/12 Experts identify most common types of cybercrime
09/11 Microsoft updates encryption requirements
09/11 Mobile security concerns rise with increased device use
09/10 Experts say web application security is an ongoing process
09/07 Governments due for an SSL upgrade
09/06 Australian organizations get an 'A' on encryption
09/05 AntiSec steals 12 million UDIDs
09/04 Kerala issues cybersecurity guidelines for government ministries
August, 2012
08/31 Microsoft pushes for better encryption standards
08/31 President Obama urged to issue cybersecurity order
08/30 Mountain Lion makes encryption easier
08/30 HHS Stage 2 rule highlights the importance of encryption
08/24 Bugged McAfee update leaves users vulnerable
08/23 Mobile devices: A critical battleground for cybersecurity
08/22 Experts say cybersecurity is a 'way of thinking' problem
08/21 Microsoft highlights benefits of IIS 8.0
08/21 NIST to publish updated encryption guidelines
08/20 WikiLeaks targeted by DDOS attacks
08/20 Cybersecurity legislation failures may be due to a lack of expertise
08/17 Blizzard's Battle.net hacked, user login data compromised
08/16 NIST publishes guidelines for SSL security
08/15 Google praised for security, but pays the FTC for privacy violations
08/14 Survey: 50 percent of organizations subject to cyber attacks
08/10 Big data needed to improve cybersecurity
08/09 Report: Applications attacked 120 times per year
08/09 Hackers target Java and other third-party applications
08/08 EPA security breach: Part of a larger trend
08/07 Yahoo sued over password leak
08/06 Expert says good security will naturally lead to PCI compliance
08/06 Pentagon staff busted for pornography at work
08/03 Black Hat researchers reveal htaccess exploit
July, 2012
07/31 Microsoft changes encryption practices in response to Flame
07/31 Fraudsters target Olympics fans
07/30 Web-connected industrial control systems open to attack
07/27 Citadel scams lack grammatical finesse
07/26 Experts say Java exploits becoming more common
07/25 Malware in the Middle East
07/25 Microsoft utilizes technology from BlueHat finalist
07/24 Mozilla announces security improvements in Firefox 14
07/23 Report: Record-breaking number of phishing websites
07/23 World's third largest botnet taken down
07/20 Android malware tracks users' locations
07/20 Government bust seizes 70 websites
07/19 Open source: Crucial to Big Data, the cloud and cyber defense
07/19 SSL pulse identifies state of website security
07/18 Yahoo falls flat on password security
07/17 Android forum community: Another security breach
07/16 Microsoft July 2012 security bulletins released
07/13 Businesses struggle with managing firewalls
07/13 Microsoft confirms plans to patch MSXML vulnerability
07/13 Apple or Mac? New malware doesn't care
07/11 Open source model ramping up in many industries
07/10 Malware? There's an app for that
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