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[http://www.pcmag.com] Reviews News & Opinions Downloads Business Daily Deals Login Register Subscribe Top Categories See all » Trending Tags See all » Follow More Blogs AppScout 'Lord of the Rings: Legends' Begins Its Quest on iOS, Android Forward Thinking Microsoft at Build: 10 Spoken and Unspoken Messages We Weren't Surprised CSI:Cyber Gets InfoSec Wrong. Were You? Mar 05, 2015 2:28 PM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid Mainstream TV rarely gets cyber right, so I sat down to watch CSI:Cyber with very low—very low—expectations. And a BINGO card. I wasn't disappointed. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: hacking, camera, fbi, cyber, cybercrime, police New Year's Resolutions for Better Security in 2015 Jan 02, 2015 10:10 AM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid The countdown is over and the confetti has been cleaned up. It's time to make resolutions for a better and improved me. Why should information security take a back seat to my health and personal goals? In 2015, I resolve to take charge of my data security and personal privacy. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: passwords, Privacy, network security, personal data What We Learned in 2014 And Why 2015 Will Be Better Dec 31, 2014 4:23 PM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid With the year winding to a close, it's only natural to review what happened over the past year and to try to guess what might happen in the coming year. When it comes to information security, each year seems the same: breaches continue, password hygiene remains poor, and security is still an afterthought. The predictions also repeat: mobile malware will get more serious, biometrics will become mainstream, and more devices will join the growing Internet of Everything. This year was no different, with renewed fears over ransomware, credit card fraud, and critical vulnerabilities in software. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: encryption, password, data breach Re-Gifting Digital Gadgets Can Lead to Identity Theft Woes Dec 27, 2014 5:58 PM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid If you received a shiny new gadget for the holidays, you may be thinking about passing your existing device to a new owner. It works just fine, and it's better to pass it on than to throw it away, right? Read More » Categories: Security Tags: tablet, holidays, gifts, smartphone, laptop Stop Comparing Every Critical Bug to Heartbleed, Shellshock Nov 17, 2014 10:19 AM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid Not every critical vulnerability has to be compared to Heartbleed to be taken seriously. In fact, there is no need to bring up Heartbleed or Shellshock when there is a new software flaw which requires immediate attention. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, IBM, Patch, OpenSSL, Patch Tuesday, heartbleed How the FBI Took Down Silk Road 2.0 and 400 Other Dark Web Sites Nov 12, 2014 1:43 PM EST Comments By Tony Kim Tor Project speculates on how law enforcement agencies managed to locate black market websites using the Tor network in "Operation Onymous." Read More » Categories: Security Tags: network security No Security, No Business Oct 31, 2014 4:30 PM EST Comments By Abigail Wang Frustrated with the rising amount of data breaches, customers are determined to take their business elsewhere if companies don't start picking up their security game. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: data breach, trust The Dread Pirate Roberts's Fatal Mistake Sep 29, 2014 3:10 PM EST Comments By Abigail Wang Recently released federal documents explain how the FBI caught the mastermind behind Silk Road. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: anonymous, Tor, Silk Road College Campuses Get An "F" In Cybersecurity Sep 23, 2014 9:50 AM EST Comments By Abigail Wang According to a BitSight Insight report, the education sector is failing to meet adequate security measures. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: college, malware, cybersecurity, security breach Big Brother Business Is Always Watching You Aug 17, 2014 2:32 PM EST Comments By Abigail Wang What are businesses future plans for cloud-based video surveillance systems? Read More » Categories: Security Tags: cloud surveillance, video surveillance Sisters in Security: Katie Moussouris' Leaps of Faith Aug 15, 2014 2:34 PM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid Katie Moussouris is a hacker, a developer, and penetration tester. She is curious and passionate about making a difference in the world. And she keeps finding new roles and new challenges. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: research, women, vulnerability Why Was Nike at Black Hat? Aug 10, 2014 6:18 PM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid One thing I learned at Black Hat last week was that information security isn't just for tech companies, anymore. Nike cares about it, too Read More » Categories: Security Tags: black hat, Android Wear, wearables Hackers to Auto CEOs: Build Secure Cars! Aug 09, 2014 1:44 PM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid A group of security researchers determined to make the physical world a safer place demanded automobile manufacturers to build cars designed to withstand cyber attacks. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: hacking, cars, automotive, Tesla, black hat Required Viewing: Dan Geer's Black Hat Keynote on the Philosophy and Future of the Internet Aug 08, 2014 12:35 PM EST Comments By Max Eddy At Black Hat, Dan Geer gave a sobering and thoughtful speech on the philosophy of the Internet. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: black hat Where Are the Women in Security? Look Around and See Aug 01, 2014 2:26 PM EST Comments By Fahmida Y. Rashid Yes, there needs to be more of an effort to bring women into the security profession, just like there needs to be a broader effort to bring women into STEM careers. But it is also important to acknowledge the women already working on breaking research, defending networks and users from cyber-attacks, and pushing the boundaries for how security is perceived in organizations. Read More » Categories: Security Tags: women, careers, infosec, professional networking Older Posts Subscribe // Most Popular Articles Black Markets and Secret Thumb Drives: How Cubans Get Online Hands On With Sony's PlayStation VR Microprocessors That Powered the PC Revolution Hidden Chrome Features You Should Know This Man Creates the 'Game of Thrones' Languages Best Online Tax Prep Software » See More // Discover... Hotspots and Secret Drives: How Cubans Get Online 12 Things You Can Replace With a $38 Tablet How Close Are Robots to Making Humans Unnecessary? 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