Security

WannaCry was a Windows 7 phenomenon

The weakness of Windows 7’s Defender was partly to blame for the WannaCry ransomware outbreak

The modern guide to staying safe online

Keeping safe and productive online requires smart decision-making and just the right preventive measures to fit the level of risk you can live with.

Who you gonna call?: Getting ready for the next cyber disaster

Yes, you still need endpoint malware protection

While operating systems and apps are more secure, the need for endpoint security remains.

Is protected health information safe in the cloud?

More healthcare providers are storing PHI in the cloud, and certain actions must be taken to secure it

Outsourcing security: Would you turn over the keys to a third party?

Managed security services providers are gaining a foothold in the market.

Microsoft to NSA: WannaCry is your fault

Microsoft’s top lawyer said the government’s stockpiling of malware is the reason for this mess

Self-propagating ransomware: What the WannaCry ransomworm means for you

Many IT professionals were caught by surprise by last week's huge cyberattack largely because they didn't expect ransomware to spread across their networks on its own

Stopping ransomware starts with the security pros

Bromium survey of security professionals shows lapses in their own best practices.

The CSO IoT security basics survival guide

The Internet of Things presents significant security challenges to businesses of all types. Here’s what everyone needs to understand about IoT and its risks.