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FTC sets $25,000 prize for automatic IoT patching

Feds cite use of internet-connected cameras to launch botnet attack as proof that better security is needed

Jan 4, 2017 3 mins

Internet of Things Security

Uncertainty clouds debate on Russia’s suspected role in election hacks

The U.S. has yet to offer new evidence -- or a smoking gun -- proving the Kremlin’s involvement

Jan 3, 2017 4 mins

Hacking Security

10 Ethical Dilemmas & Policy Issues in Science & Tech

Notre Dame's Reilly Center serves up fourth annual list of science/tech headaches

Jan 3, 2017 3 mins

Cloud Computing IT Skills and Training Security

How mainframes prevent data breaches

As 2017 begins, let's talk about how using mainframes to process and protect data can keep hackers from having another banner year.

Jan 3, 2017 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Network Security

Microsoft Windows Defender comes up short

Windows 10 anti-virus tool works well for consumer devices, but management quirks limit its enterprise usefulness.

Jan 3, 2017 9 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Ransomware on smart TVs is here and removing it can be a pain

This Christmas brought one of the first documented cases of an Android-based smart TV being infected with ransomware

Jan 3, 2017 3 mins

Internet of Things Security

Cisco talks 2017 SD-WAN predictions

Gartner says spending on SD-WAN products will rise from $129 million in 2016 to $1.24 billion in 2020

Jan 3, 2017 5 mins

Careers Cisco Systems Networking

Fortinet’s Michael Xie: How to secure the cloud

Fortinet President and CTO Michael Xie discusses the challenges and the role of the security fabric for cloud environments

Jan 3, 2017 5 mins

Cloud Security Internet of Things Virtualization

4 information security threats that will dominate 2017

Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and collaborative with every coming year. To combat the threat in 2017, information security professionals must understand these four global security threats.

Dec 30, 2016 8 mins

Cybercrime Internet of Things Security

The US has sanctioned Russia over election hacking

A newly declassified report includes technical details of the attack

Dec 29, 2016 3 mins

Hacking Security