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Why thinking like a criminal is good for security

When planning an attack, criminals study their target victims looking for the weakest links.

Jan 14, 2016 7 mins

This is how much spear phishing costs companies

Despite spending an average of $319,327 on spear phishing prevention in the past 12 months, an estimated 28 percent of attacks are getting through and are costing companies dearly.

Jan 13, 2016 2 mins

IT Skills and Training Security

High-tech plays big role in transportation safety wish list

Auto collision avoidance, other safety technology wanted by NTSB

Jan 13, 2016 5 mins

Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

How secure are wearables, anyway?

Whether you're using that new wearable for yourself or managing IT at a company where fit trackers and smart watches are becoming more popular, wearables just might be the next big bullseye for cybercriminals.

Jan 13, 2016 6 mins

Internet of Things Mobile Small and Medium Business

Faulty ransomware renders files unrecoverable, even by the attacker

The malware is based on publicly released, proof-of-concept code

Jan 13, 2016 3 mins

Security

Microsoft fixes critical flaws in Windows, Office, Edge, IE and other products

The company published 9 security bulletins covering patches for 24 vulnerabilities

Jan 13, 2016 3 mins

Application Security Security

EFF says Cisco shouldn’t get off the hook for torture in China

Cisco custom-built its "Golden Shield" technology for uses including repression, the group says

Jan 12, 2016 3 mins

Networking Security

Will your car become a mini-data center? IBM thinks that’s just the beginning

IBM: How you buy, repair and drive your car could change rapidly in next few years

Jan 12, 2016 5 mins

Data Center Mobile Small and Medium Business

Windows 8, older Internet Explorer versions face end-of-life deadline this week

No more fixes for the old browsers or the original OS after this week, though Windows 8.1 has a few years left.

Jan 12, 2016 3 mins

Microsoft Security

Feds say only Chryslers were vulnerable to hacks via radio, not Audi or Volkswagen

Audi Volkswagen and Bentley installed countermeasures against remote hacks

Jan 12, 2016 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Cybercrime Security