Internet Protection – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:05:00 +0000

When was the last time you looked at your home router? We tend to only notice these magical boxes when something goes wrong. And given that many of us get our router as part of a single broadband box (technically known as a gateway, combining modem and router in one device), there’s even less incentive…

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With 1.4 Billion Stolen Log-Ins on the Dark Web, it’s Time to Take Password Management Seriously

December 19, 2017 admin Consumer, Internet Protection, Security

Credit to Author: Michael Miley| Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:58:08 +0000

Last week you may have seen some worrying news: researchers probing the darkest corners of the underground web found a secret trove containing 1.4 billion breached usernames and passwords. Yes, that’s right: 1.4 BILLION. Yours might very well be among them, and if you reuse the same password across numerous accounts, they may all now…

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Improving Vehicle Security

November 30, 2017 admin Internet of Things, Internet Protection, Security

Credit to Author: Jon Clay| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:00:31 +0000

We have been investing in IoT Security for many years now, both in researching many of the challenges we’re seeing within IoT infrastructure and device security, to developing solutions that protect against threats targeting IoT and IIoT devices. Today we announced an alliance with Mentor that looks to improve the security of connected vehicles by…

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Here’s Why You Should Consider A Career In Cybersecurity

October 25, 2017 admin Consumer, Data Privacy, Internet Protection, Security

Credit to Author: Mark Nunnikhoven (Vice President, Cloud Research)| Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:06:21 +0000

The need for more technologists with cybersecurity skills is undeniable. That may be an awkward way to phrase it, but it’s a better representation that “cybersecurity professionals.” In today’s world, everyone who works on and with technology needs to be aware of cybersecurity challenges. This week as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM),…

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Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet

October 19, 2017 admin Consumer, Data Privacy, Internet Protection, Security

Credit to Author: Rik Ferguson (VP, Security Research)| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:00:36 +0000

Making predictions is a tricky business and in no area more so than in the area of rapidly developing technology. The pace of change continues to accelerate and the nature of innovation is such that entrepreneurs, as well as criminals are continually searching for “the next big thing” to either benefit or to blight our…

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Cyber Insurance Rates to Rise – What Should I Do?

July 24, 2017 admin Business, Internet Protection, Security

Credit to Author: William “Bill” Malik| Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:00:01 +0000

Organizations manage risk in three ways: they accept it, they take out insurance against it, or they take active measures to diminish its potential impact. These active measures commonly include deploying or enhancing (or removing) technology, updating policies and procedures, instituting training and awareness programs, revising their third-party agreements, and in some cases, modifying their…