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Cyber Attack on Home Depot May Have Affected 56 Million People
Home Depot’s credit card security breach that lasted from April to September of this year has affected 56 million customers, the company announced on Thursday. The retailer began investigating a …
Most Businesses Aren’t Ready for a Cyber Attack, Says Study
Cyber-attacks against businesses have become increasingly frequent, yet many businesses leave themselves vulnerable due to a lack of preparation. A new survey released the Economist Intelligence Unit and Arbor Networks …
Cyber Attackers Find New Way To Hack Journalism Sites
By MARY PATRICK The Syrian Electronic Army recently found a new way to hack major media websites, breaching a news recommendation engine that appears on the pages that contain news …
Cyber Attack Dangers: Protiviti Highlights Gaps in Company Strategy
A recent survey from the consulting firm Protiviti has shown that companies are turning more attention to their security policies due to the possibility…
Malware Issues and Cyber Attacks Fuel Job Growth for Security Experts
Malware issues cost U.S. businesses an average of $8.9 million annually, according to a paper published by the Ponemon Institute. The Institutes also…
Report: Are More Cyber-Attacks on the Way?
As part of its series of reports on the 25th anniversary of the Internet, the Pew Research Center recently asked thousands of experts if they believe that by 2025, a …
Report: Targeted Cyber-Attacks Increased by 91% in 2013
Targeted cyber-attacks drastically increased in 2013, with a 91% increase in “spear-phishing” incidents, according to the Internet Security Threat Report 2014 by software company Symantec. The report refers to 2013 …
[Guest Post] The Threat You Can’t See: How to Ramp Up Cybersecurity
In a nutshell: Small businesses are frequently targets of hacking. It’s important to keep your information safe, and make sure third-party vendors are doing the same. For many business owners, cyber …
3 Things Employees Can Do to Prevent Small Business Cybercrime
In a nutshell: Enlist your employees in the ongoing effort to protect your small business’ vital data and IT systems. Computer attacks can happen to anyone, but CNBC warns there’s a new wave …
Target Theft Shows the Need for Business Cyber Security
The announcement this month that as many as 40 million Target customers may have had their credit and debit account information stolen emphasizes the need for businesses to maintain strong cyber security.
Target revealed that between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15, credit and debit card numbers, customer names, card expiration dates and three-digit security codes were all taken when the company’s database was hacked.