Organizations across all industry sectors understand the importance of information security. But turning security awareness into meaningful action - that's the challenge that many midsized entities face, says Sophos' Nick Bray.
As Congressional leaders look for answers about why U.S. card security is failing, there hasn't been enough discussion surround why EMV can't easily fix our system. And the card brands have been conspicuously absent from the debate.
Modern financial malware like Zeus or Citadel can empty bank accounts in seconds. Through 2014, this widespread threat will continue to grow unabated.
This paper discusses two of the primary mitigation vectors that can be used against powerful financial malware, including:
Backend protection and specialized...
When it comes to endpoint security, large organizations find themselves in a difficult situation. Most enterprises have host-based security software (i.e., antivirus software) installed on almost every PC and server, yet their IT assets are constantly attacked - and often compromised - by sophisticated malware and...
Although skimming attacks are still the greatest ATM fraud concern, experts warn that a new malware strain that targeted ATMs in Mexico may signal a shift and raises questions about software and operating system vulnerabilities.
Five years ago, life was much easier for security professionals. They could collectively focus on compliance and deploy mature controls like firewalls and anti-virus to defend against largely unsophisticated attackers. Security professionals now face much more sophisticated adversaries and tactics. This new
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Version 3.0 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, to be released later this year, will include a focus on the standardization of compliance assessments, says Bob Russo of the PCI Security Standards Council.
International markets that have implemented EMV technology are seeing reductions in card fraud, but non-EMV markets are seeing dramatic upticks, says U.K.-based card fraud expert Neira Jones.
IBM announces plans to buy anti-fraud detection company Trusteer. Security technology formerly the province of financial services organizations is now hitting the broader enterprise market.
Spear-phishing attacks are up and targeting individuals across all industries, according to a new warning from the FBI. Security experts advise how organizations can better detect and prevent attacks.
One banking association is lobbying to have merchants held more accountable for attacks against their networks and systems that breach card data. But will their efforts convince Congress?
In today's challenging security environment, using the best products that fulfill your business needs is paramount. So when evaluating solutions, be sure to look at all aspects of a product - including performance benchmark testing.
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New threats have stretched the capabilities of "fat client" security architectures to the limit, making it impractical to keep endpoints updated with signatures for all the new viruses.
This white paper discusses how a revolutionary approach is making traditional antivirus obsolete by replacing bloated clients and...
Next-generation threats require a next-generation firewall. Steve Pao of Barracuda Networks discusses his company's new firewall solution and the new levels of protections it offers.
Two new insider fraud cases showcase the challenges organizations face to detect and prevent crimes by trusted employees. "You need IT controls, but you need more than IT," says researcher Randy Trzeciak.
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