More than one-third of US companies are poorly prepared for advanced persistent threats (APT), according to a report by the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG).
Android Dolphin HD browser hit by major security problems
Dolphin HD, an advanced web browser for the Android platform, is reported to be relaying details of web sites accessed on the device it is installed on to a remote server.
Secunia joins the bounty-for-bugs bandwagon
Secunia, the independent IT security research agency, has become the latest to start rewarding researchers for information on security vulnerabilities. The firms joins the likes of Barracuda Networks and Google’s Chrome operation in this regard.
CNAS report recommends new approach to US national security
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) has released a report recommending that the US Department of Defense adapt its national security strategy to embrace the new science of predictive failure. At the same time, the report also suggests that th…
Check Point acquires Israel’s Dynasec to boost GRC offerings
Check Point has announced it is in the process of acquiring Dynasec, a privately held Israeli compliance solutions firm that was founded back in 2004. Sources suggest the purchase price is in the region of $10 to $20 million, although no figures have b…
Researcher explains how fraudulent drop-ships allow criminals to monetize card credentials
A leading security researcher has been analyzing how cybercriminals monetize their stolen credit and debit card credentials and discovered that drop-shipping is one of the most common methods of fraudulently misusing card information harvested from var…
Malaysia backs global cybersecurity group to share threat data
Malaysia has set up the Global Cyber Security Alliance (GCSA) to encourage sharing of cyber threat information among nations.
Firms lose 12% of their brand value from data breaches, survey finds
Companies that experience a major data breach lose on average 12% of their brand’s value, according to a survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Experian Data Breach Resolution.
Stop! Don’t pick up that apparently lost iPhone!
A Novato, Calif., woman thought she was doing the right thing by picking up an apparently lost iPhone 4 in her shopping cart, taking it to her son’s home and calling the phone’s owner to tell her she could collect the handset.
The real world consequences of an APT hack
Security researcher Brian Krebs has detailed an interesting analysis of how an APT attack ended up with Chinese hackers effectively running amok on a hedge fund’s IT resource – and how the company dealt with the problem.