Security

The year in fraud: 2015 in 13 numbers

It's that time of year: Round ups, hot takes and eulogies for the year abound. We're no different, but we're going to tell the story of 2015 a little differently -- though numbers. Ten of them to be exact. In no particular order, here's how hackers a

Why the FAA’s new drone rules fall short

The FAA's laissez-faire approach to drone registration could result in tragedy.

Attacks using TeslaCrypt ransomware intensify

The number of daily TeslaCrypt attacks have increased nine times in two weeks

Device administration with Cisco WLC

My experience with a deep dive into device administration AAA with Cisco Wireless LAN controllers and the SourceFire/Cisco FirePower Manager software.

What security pros want for the new year

Small, community banks using machine learning to reduce fraud

Machine learning is often held up as a cure for all ills. Here's a real-world use case of machine learning being put to good use.

Google to revoke trust in a Symantec root certificate

Website owners and developers who have certificates linked to the soon-to-be-retired CA should get new ones

Top 10 tech stories 2015: Transformation and transition

Adapt or fail: Tech vendors reinvent themselves as users figure out how to manage in this pervasively connected world

How iOS, Android apps share your data without notifications

Researchers tested Android and iOS apps and found mass pillaging of personal data.

Essential tools for everyday encryption

Thanks to technical advances and increased adoption, securing your data and communications is a lot easier than you might think