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NewsSony appears better prepared for attacks
Sony (NYSE: SNE) said Tuesday that it had detected a large-scale attempt to hack into gaming and entertainment customers' accounts using log-in data stolen from other sources, and it temporarily shut Read more...
Shady RAT: McAfee uncovers unprecedented series of hacks, suspects 'state actor'
The United Nations, numerous governments around the world and dozens of corporations were hacked over a five-year period in what security experts are calling the biggest set of cyber attacks ever. Read more...
U.S. may deem cyber attack an act of war
There's no doubt we live in an age of security anxiety, and this may or may not make you feel better: The Pentagon soon will be prepared to bomb countries harboring cyber crooks who mess with U.S. Read more...
Senators roll out new cybersecurity bill
Senators are taking another stab at legislation that would require the private sector to work with the White House in the event of a major attack on computer networks in the United States. On Read more...
So who's in charge of security?
Security is the number-one issue in every corner of the IT world, and if you don't have a chief security officer at your shop and a solid plan, you could be in real trouble. It's essential to have Read more...
Twitter attack brings home new reality
Whether you're a big business or a small one, chances are you have embraced social networking such as Twitter and Facebook as a new way to connect with your customers and generate business. So, when Read more...
Experts: Most users clueless about cybersecurity
According to two government officials, the Internet is particularly vulnerable because most users have no idea what they are up against or how to prevent a cyberattack. Michael Stawasz, senior Read more...
Survey: Firms endure financial losses after cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are no laughing matter. It's not just the attack that is devastating but the aftermath, as well. A recent poll from security company Symantec found that 98 percent of IT managers Read more...
Foreign entity hacks Obama, McCain computers
Newsweek reports that the computer systems of both the Barack Obama and John McCain presidential campaigns were victims of sophisticated cyber attacks this past summer. The attacks prompted an FBI Read more...
U.S. faces bigger threat from cyber attacks
Don't duck yet, but experts are predicting the next large-scale military or terrorist attack on the United States may be a cyber attack. Experts say last week's attack on the former Soviet republic Read more...
| Press ReleasesCounterTack Appoints Two New Board MembersDmitri Alperovitch and Alex Doll join CounterTack's Board of Directors to help guide the industry's first and only cyber attack intelligence and response providerWALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 6, 2011 Read more >> CounterTack Secures $9.5 Million Series A Funding to Launch the Industry's First In-progress Attack Intelligence and Response SoNeuralIQ rebrands as CounterTack with new investor Fairhaven Capital and newly structured executive leadership teamWALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CounterTack, the industry's first and Read more >> Veracode Infographic Compares Google vs. Facebook on Privacy and SecurityWith Recent Threats and Continuously Expanding Features and Functionality Across Popular Social Networks, Users Must Be More Aware of How Their Personal Information Is Being Protected BURLINGTON, Read more >> Majority of Mid-to-Large U.S.-based Corporations Believe They Have Been the Targets of Sophisticated Cyber Attacks SeekingEnterprise Strategy Group Research Reveals That 93% of Security Professionals Concerned That Advanced Persistent Threats Pose Unique, Major Threat to U.S. Vital InterestsAlmost 75% of corporate Read more >> Deloitte Survey: Inadequate Internal Awareness Toward Mobile SecurityNEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Though organizations spend significant resources to keep their computer networks protected from external security threats, significant security risks still Read more >> |
