Archive for Computer & Network Security
Tufin Survey Finds One in Six New York Teenagers Hack — And Rarely Get Caught
Posted by: | Comments(NOTE from the IDProtectionExpert: Here is an article that I wanted to share. The teenage hacker is alive and well.)
Ramat Gan, Israel, April 14, 2010: Tufin Technologies, the leading provider of Security Lifecycle Management Solutions, today announced survey results that reveal the hacking habits of 1000 New York City teenagers. Exactly half (50%) of US kids sampled revealed they’d had their Facebook or email account hacked, which may explain why 75% feel hacking is wrong and 70% think it should be considered a criminal offense. However, 39% of the teens surveyed think hacking is “cool” and 16%, or roughly one in six, admitted to trying their hand at it. Only 15% of the entire sample has either been caught or knows someone who has – particularly disturbing considering 7% of young hackers reported they did so for money and 6% view it as a viable career path. Read More→
Twitter, Facebook, etc. Cyber Terrorism
Posted by: | CommentsPhishing and Shear phishing emails from unknown babes and beef cakes want to frined you and they want you to click on the link to add. These people are trying to place a virus on your computer.
Don’t friend these people.
A tip off is you see how many people are following them it usually a very low number. You also want to be sure you have a strong anti-virus program to protect your computer.
Be careful of who you friend and if you don’t know them or they are not part of your circle don’t accept them. And no matter what don’t click onto any of their links or pictures.
Security Talk #8 – Cyber Crime Protection
Posted by: | CommentsTodd Stefan – President of Talon Cyber Tec – discusses how business owners can protect their business from cyber crimes. Proper security also allows business owners to qualify for data breach insurance. 
Protecting Your Company From An Online Data Breach
Posted by: | CommentsWhy do data thieves attack corporate computer networks? Well, to paraphrase Willie Sutton, it’s because that’s where the data is. As I said in a previously blog, a data breach is usually done in one of two ways.
A data thief will either employ physical means, such as dumpster diving, social engineering or a simple break-in; or via the internet. No business today can afford to be left behind technologically, meaning that in every corporate environment there are computers, networks and electronically stored information.
Data Breach Cost Heartland Millions
Posted by: | CommentsHeartland Payment Systems security breach contributed reported Q1 earnings revealing a $2.5 million loss where the data breach accounted for $12.6 million. A large fine levied by MasterCard accounted for most of these costs. CEO Bob Carr said the company’s work to address post-breach fallout was a costly diversion and they are implenting a costly end-to-end encryption system to help prevent future breaches. Click here to read the entire article from Associated Press.
Passwords Don’t Have To Threaten Business Security
Posted by: | CommentsThe emergence of the World Wide Web as a global, around the clock marketplace has opened a multitude of new opportunities to businesses which have never before been seen. Computers and global communication networks have brought vendors, customers and markets together in new and beneficial ways. Along with all of the benefits which business has gained from the information age come some downsides. New crimes have not been created by new technology, but rather new technology has given new tools to criminals to commit the same crimes as they always have. The difference is that criminals now have a global reach, just as businesses do. In the U.S. at least, the responsibility for protecting consumers from having their personal information pilfered is placed upon businesses.
Cutting Information Security in Hard Times is Dangerous
Posted by: | CommentsAlthough some analysts actually expect security spending to rise this year — at least as a percentage of total IT spending — some CIOs are giving serious thought to the once-unthinkable idea of trimming security budgets as businesses look to cut costs during this global recession. Before you start trimming here are five points to consider.
The risk of cutting security is that a security breach can be disastrous. The Ponemon Institute pegs the average cost of a data breach at $6.7 million.
When implementing a security solution, here are five areas to consider before investing:
Shameless Pitch for Password Security
Posted by: | CommentsI am posting our video pitch for Power LogOn. While you might think I am only self promoting I actually what viewers to understand why password management is so important, and what better person to make the case they a pretty woman.
Employees Cause Data Security Breaches – Not Malware
Posted by: | CommentsWhen business owners look around their office and see how sensitive documents are handled it is no wonder that the weakest security link is the employee. But it is not always the employee’s fault since they have never been trained or given the security tools to protect data.
A Symantec report says that most breaches at small to midsize businesses are caused by people, not malware. Click here to read the entire article.
Look at all the four vulnerability point: Building – Employee – PC – Network and start implementing training, policies and solutions that are inexpensive and work.
Cyber Attacks on the Grid
Posted by: | CommentsHere is a recent article on the threat of cyberspies and cyberterrorism. While the news like to publish these big articles, smaller businesses are just as much at risk. While anti-virus programs are needed, some attackers are breaking in due to weak passwords and poor password management by employees. That is why the government in many security directives is strongly suggesting two-factor authentication. Look into adding a smartcard based password manager as another tool to protect your networks.
