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It's a Scam! Social Media and Tech Support Cybercriminals are NOT Friending You in 2017

March saw the arrival of a new, so-called "Fappening/ Celebgate" scandal, where leaked images and videos of naked celebrities found their way onto the web...prime real estate for scammers who started peddling numerous links across sites like Reddit and all social networks. Likewise in February, Fortune reported a tech...

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What You Should Expect From Malware in 2017

Ransomware grabbed headlines in 2016, becoming the favorite attack used against businesses. However, ad fraud malware and botnets infecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices to launch massive DDoS attacks also became serious threats. So what should you expect from malware in 2017? Download the 2017 State of Malware...

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Top Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques; Attention-grabbing Threats in Q1 2017

The first quarter of 2017 brought with it some significant changes to the threat landscape, and we aren't talking about heavy ransomware distribution either. New threats and infection techniques have forced the security community to reconsider collection and analysis efforts. This report takes a deep look at which...

The Future of AI and Machine Learning; A New Beginning for Endpoint Security Testing

Cyberattacks are evolving at a much faster pace than the traditional security solutions can adapt to...so we must run to catch up. Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) assist a behavioral model of threat detection in an industry-leading alternative to traditional methods of endpoint security test suites....

10 Impossible Things You Can Do with Metadata

Historically, the only way organizations could come close to capturing high-fidelity data about what's happening on their network was to invest in a packet capture system. That's so yesterday. Full packet capture systems were never designed to facilitate the detection or investigation of advanced threat actors....

A New Approach to Endpoint Security Software Testing

Security product testers have architectured their test suites to adhere to the technologies of the past 10 years. However, as endpoint security and the threat landscape continue to evolve, so must testing suites evolve as well. Advanced methodologies and a more robust testing criteria are essential to keep...

The 15 Endpoint Security Providers that Matter Most and How They Stack Up

The endpoint security market is growing because more security professionals see the endpoint security suite vendors as a way to address their top challenges. What's more, security pros increasingly trust providers in this space to act as strategic partners, advising them on top endpoint security decisions. The...

There is No Silver Bullet: Why a Multi-layered Approach to Endpoint Security is a Must

The security landscape changed dramatically with the maturation of crypto-ransomware in 2014. Not only did this new type of malware bring about a more lucrative business model for attackers, it also spurred the adoption of many so-called 'next-gen' endpoint security techniques. While these techniques bring...

Is the Promise of Behavioral Biometrics Worth the Investment?

Behavioral biometrics has been getting a lot of attention recently due to its ability to uniquely address the challenges posed by social engineering, account takeovers and malware. It is already considered the third most popular biometric technology (after finger and face) and tied with iris. Nonetheless, as an...

The Dark Web: 5 Things to Know

Terbium CEO Danny Rogers on How to Search for Your Organization's Data, interviewed by ISMG's Vice President of Editorial, Tom Field What's required to access the Dark Web? And how does one separate fact from fiction? These are two of the five things Dark Web users need to know, says Danny Rogers, cofounder and CEO...

Ignoring Risks from Same-day ACH Will Cost You Big

Same-day Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment processing became a reality. While this represents a terrific opportunity for banks to be responsive to their customer's requirements for faster ACH payments, plus the ability to attract new customers from banks who choose not to offer the same level of responsiveness,...

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2017 State of Malware Report: Headlines Finally Catch Up to the Hype

In 2016, cyberattacks and cybersecurity (or a lack thereof) grabbed media attention on both the corporate and consumer sides, even becoming a key issue in the US presidential election. In this respect, you could say that everyone, even those who have never logged on, was affected by cyberattacks and hacking in...

The Top Four Firewall Security Gaps to Fix and Secure Your Organization

Firewall complexity is leaving companies exposed. The technology to keep company networks safe exists, but it isn't being managed properly. Firewall technology has come a long way since its initial, most rudimentary forms. Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) are the latest development, and organizations are accelerating...

From C&A to A&A: The RMF Shoe Has Dropped

Certification and accreditation (C&A) has been like alphabet soup. As it transitions to assessment and authorization (A&A), it's time to sort through the confusion and identify which terms and processes apply in any given situation. This paper sorts through the confusion to identify which terms, approaches, and...

Federal Agencies Make the Case for Modern Network Security Operations

Cloud computing initiatives, network monitoring and risk management are driving network security operations. Meanwhile, federal agencies face record levels of threats yet still rely on manual processes and outdated point tools. Agency network security operations must be modernized to streamline network security...