Data Breaches Rose Sharply In 2008
More than 35 million data records were breached in 2008, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.
CheckFree Warns 5 Million Customers After Hack
Five million customers are being notified following the December 2 breach at online bill payment processor CheckFree.
3 Ways a Twitter Hack Can Hurt You
As Twitter investigates how several high-profile accounts were attacked, security expert Graham Cluley points to the potentials risks to all users when a system is compromised.
Mass. 201 CMR 17: The Darkness and the Light
Some security experts say Massachusetts' new data protection law (Mass. 201 CMR 17) is among the toughest they've seen. Three IT security practitioners who must deal with the law opine on whether it's too harsh or not tough enough. (Part 3 in a series)
U of Fla Warns Dental School Patients of Breach
The University of Florida Wednesday disclosed that it has notified more than 333,000 people about the potential compromise of their personal data following a system intrusion at its dental school.
Mobile Malware: What Happens Next?
Proliferating mobile spyware? iPhone botnets? F-Secure's Mikko Hypponen and Andrew Storms from nCircle offer their projections on the next threats to mobile devices.
Former Inmate Nabbed for Alleged Prison Hack
Feds say he avoided controls, stole data on workers while serving time in Mass. prison.
Social Engineering: Eight Common Tactics
Stealing your company's 'hold' music, spoofing caller ID, pumping up penny stocks - social engineers blend old and new methods to grab passwords or profits. Being aware of their tricks is the first line of defense.
Report: U.S. Government Bolsters Efforts to Fight ID Theft
But public and private organizations must remain vigilant, flexible.
How to Minimize the Impact of a Data Breach
ID Experts' Rick Kam describes a customer-centric action plan.
Understanding Data Location
Only by proactively auditing your enterprise to locate sensitive data on endpoint devices, can you truly understand the scope of your DLP project.
Safeguarding the New Currency of Business
Watch this webcast to learn how your organization can leverage PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Information Security Survey 2008, the world's largest survey on privacy and infosec practices.
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