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The concept behind ransomware simple: an attacker finds a way to run file encryption software on a machine, and then demands payment in return for a....

he words ‘ransomware’ and ‘epidemic’ occur too frequently in the same sentence these days, prompting executives to prepare their organizations to....

Threat intelligence, about three years after it became the talk of RSA Conference, is still a hot topic for the enterprise. Rightfully so, as it’s a....

Last Thursday, April 28, 2016 the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) released version 3.2 of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). To save....

The creation and integration of a secure development lifecycle (SDLC) can be an intimidating, even overwhelming, task. There are so many aspects that....

For many individuals, this summer will be full of fun, enjoying the great outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Oh, and of course many....

With the rising threat of ransomware, we continue to see more and more coverage of the topic in the news and in marketing campaigns. I guess about....

Spring cleaning is not just about creating space in closets, but is also a great time to organize your online passwords as well. Chances are you have....

The conventional wisdom says that the difference between robbery and fraud is this: in a robbery you know money was stolen, but you don't know who....

Dumpster diving is the practice of combing through commercial or residential waste to find items that have been discarded by their owners. During tax....

In typical consultant fashion, the answer is: ‘yes' or 'it depends'. It’s important to know the difference between these functions and it’s important....

Shoulder surfing certainly is not the most technical form of identity theft, but it has been an effective means to commit fraud. Shoulder surfing is....