Data Security


Could the Growth of AI Lead to a Boost in Cybercrime?

Experts say action must be taken to control artificial intelligence tech

Why Cybersecurity Has Never Been So Important

Why Cybersecurity Has Never Been More Important

The risk associated with progress is always great and must be considered at all times.

Malware Attacks Look to Disrupt Winter Olympics

Malware Attacks Look to Disrupt Winter Olympics

Cybersecurity firms are confirming that a computer malware attack dubbed "Olympic Destroyer" hit Wi-Fi systems at the Winter Games.

Washington State Cannabis Tracking System Hacked

Washington State Cannabis Tracking System Hacked

Washington state’s new cannabis-tracking system was hacked the weekend of Feb. 3, according to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB). Among other information, the hacker stole route information associated with four days of marijuana deliveries.

The iKeyp Pro Review

The iKeyp Pro Review

Relatively new on the market, the iKeyp is a smart safe for everyday use. It is simple to install and easy to connect with via the app on your smartphone.

Chrome to Begin Marking All HTTP Sites as “Not Secure”

Chrome to Begin Marking All HTTP Sites as “Not Secure”

Beginning in July with the release of Chrome 68, Google Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as “not secure”. The Chrome browser already displays a green lock icon and “Secure” sign in the URL bar for HTTPS-encrypted websites.

Roku, Samsung Smart TVs Have Easy-to-Exploit Vulernabilities

Roku, Samsung Smart TVs Have Easy-to-Exploit Vulernabilities

Consumer Report says its testing found that Roku devices and Samsung Smart TVs have security flaws that make them vulnerabilities to hackers.

Ransomware Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Ransomware Added to Oxford English Dictionary

The word "ransomware" has been recognized by the Oxford English Dictionary.



Cyber Security Insurance: How Businesses Will Develop in 2018

Cyber Security Insurance: How Businesses Will Develop in 2018

The importance of cyber security insurance, and how businesses can increase their privacy to protect themselves against hackers.

A Balancing Act

A Balancing Act

Energy security, access to the electrical grid and police and fire safety are just a handful of the networked services that we take for granted and rely upon on a daily basis.

Four Video Storage Trends to Watch

Four Video Storage Trends to Watch

Data storage is becoming a hot topic in the video surveillance industry and gaining more attention as retention periods continue to increase.

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Trump's National Security Team Wants to Stop Chinese Spying with 5G Network

The President's national security team is looking at options to counter the threat of China spying on U.S. phone calls.

Bitcoin Security Scrutinized After $534 Million Stolen

Bitcoin Security Scrutinized After $534 Million Stolen

Japanese bitcoin exchange, Coincheck, is inspecting its cryptocurrency exchanges following $534 million theft.

Fitness App Becomes Security Risk After Military Movement Discovered

Fitness App Becomes Security Risk After Military Movement Discovered

Strava fitness app included a heat map of movement in their newest application upgrade which could be used against military bases.

Facebook Hires First Head of Cybersecurity Policy

Facebook Hires First Head of Cybersecurity Policy

Facebook as hired a former White House official as its first head of cybersecurity policy.

Hackers Stole $172 Billion in 2017

Hackers Stole $172 Billion in 2017

According to a report released by Norton, hackers stole $172 billion from overconfident consumers in 2017.

Show your Customers and Clients that Privacy Matters this Data Privacy Day

Show your Customers and Clients that Privacy Matters this Data Privacy Day

Every year, we pause on January 28 to focus on data privacy and protection for the annual International Data Privacy Day.

iPhone Bug Freezes Your Phone With Just One Link

iPhone Bug Freezes Your Phone With Just One Link

The chaiOS bug can freeze or restart your phone without even having to click the link.

Winter Olympics Security Scrutinized Less than a Month Before Games Start

Winter Olympics Security Scrutinized Less than a Month Before Games Start

The security of the Winter Olympics is analyzed just days before the Games kick off in Pyeongchang.

Everything You Need to Know About Brandjacking

Everything You Need to Know About Brandjacking

Brandjacking isn't new, but you should be aware of the ways you could be getting scammed.

Featured

  • Personal Liability Concerns Impact 70% of Cybersecurity Leaders

    BlackFog, provider of ransomware prevention and anti data exfiltration (ADX), recently unveiled its research conducted with UK and US IT Security decision makers. The research revealed that the majority of respondents, 70%, felt that stories of CISOs being held personally liable for cybersecurity incidents has negatively affected their opinion of the role. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Announces the 2025 Security Megatrends

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry. Read Now

  • Generative AI, Cybersecurity Among Top Risks for Healthcare Provider Organizations in 2025

    Overseeing the use of generative artificial intelligence, enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring compliance with a host of federal healthcare regulations headline the Top Risks health systems face in 2025, according to an annual study by Kodiak Solutions. Read Now

  • Wisconsin Shooting Likely a 'Combination of Factors'

    Following the deaths of a teacher and student at Abundant Life Christian School in, Madison, Wisc., police chief Shon Barnes indicated that the motive appears to be a “combination of factors” for a 15-year-old female student’s attack on a study hall. Read Now

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    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles. 3