Security
SECURITY HEADLINES: IOT AND GOT
This post was originally published here by (ISC)². From IoT to GoT, budget issues to interview busts, here are the top security headlines for the week of July 17, 2017: Who is a target for ransomware? Short answer: everyone. But education, government and healthcare organizations top the list. In math that doesn’t seem to add up, […]
Cisco predicts that future cyber attacks could have potential to destroy the Internet!
Cisco researchers predict that some countries might launch cyber attacks having the potential to destroy entire internet. The networking giant predicts that Russia already has such systems in place which can make countries suffer internet disruption for weeks and in some cases months. Therefore, Cisco through its 2017 Midyear Cybersecurity Report predicts that future cyber […]
Apple issues a mobile security alert on its iOS vulnerability
Apple iPhone has made it official yesterday that it has fixed a bug in its iOS 10.3.3 software which otherwise exposed iPhone users to hackers via Wi-Fi. Apple, Inc admitted that the flaw could expose an iPhone User’s private info (such as your pics) to hackers if & when exploited. Thus, Apple has issued a […]
Firms spending more than $100,000 for additional cloud security features
According to a survey conducted by B2B ratings and reviews offering company Clutch, companies nowadays prefer cloud platforms to store their critical business data. But at the same time, the survey revealed that companies are also spending more than $100,000 USD to protect their data in the cloud with extra security features. Clutch 2017 Annual […]
IBM to offer Next Generation Mainframe with encryption driven Cyber Security
IBM has announced that its next generation Mainframe will be offered with innovation driven cyber security along with the feature of processing 12 billion encrypted transactions per day which are 5 fold increase compared to its predecessor. Known as IBM ‘Z’ the machine will have a memory power of 32 terabytes which is triple than […]
Internet-connected household electronics are helping criminals spy on you
Internet-connected household devices are helping criminals across the world to spy on you. Yes, a recent study carried out by Professor at Surrey University discovered proved it in practice where criminals are found exploiting the data more than our expectations. Professor Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity expert at Surrey University carried out a study in which […]
Symantec acquires Mobile Security Vendor Skycure
Symantec Corporation of America has made its second acquisition of this month official by disclosing to the media that it is acquiring Mobile Security Vendor Skycure for an undisclosed amount. As of now, terms of the deal are not disclosed. But sources reporting to Cybersecurity Insiders claim that Symantec could purchase the Tel Aviv-based Skycure […]
Oracle offers a dedicated and secure cloud platform for UK’s Government Agencies
Software giant Oracle has unveiled a Government Cloud Region for UK-based public sector organizations which have to comply with regulations around data security. Thus, the new cloud service will aim to help government organizations move their workloads to the cloud, ensuring they meet with HMG Cloud Security principles. At Oracle, security is at the heart […]
Microsoft offers a new playbook on Cloud Security
American software giant Microsoft has advocated a 228-page playbook in which it predicts that managed security services market is expected to reach nearly $41 billion on a global note in just next five years. The Security Practice Development Playbook of Microsoft views that that playbook will help all its partners to have a strong security […]
Firms fail to update their software despite serious Ransomware concerns
Firms across the world are still showing reluctance to update their software despite the looming threat of ransomware attacks. And security experts from Kaspersky Labs say that this adverse reaction of businesses to update/upgrade their software can encourage hackers to launch more intense attacks than the previous Wanna cry. A couple of months ago i.e. […]
