A challenge examiners face in conducting forensic investigations in the cloud is that they don't have access to the servers. That's just one problem the National Institute of Standards and Technology is addressing.
Two separate audits by the Government Accountability Office show information security weaknesses at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and significant deficiencies in information system controls at the Treasury unit that manages the federal debt.
Despite official suggestions to the contrary, the Cryptolocker ransomware isn't dead yet, even as new types of ransomware continue to flood onto black market cybercrime forums, one researcher claims.
Security experts say the new alliance between IBM and Apple could lead to broader use of iPhones and iPads at banking institutions if the partnering companies demonstrate adequate security and scalability.
A controversial U.K. "emergency" surveillance bill has become law, just seven days after being introduced to Parliament. But a privacy rights group has already promised to challenge the new law in court.
Two zero-day vulnerabilities reportedly were exploited by the attackers who hacked NASDAQ's systems in 2010. While a senior U.S. legislator claims the hackers had "nation-state" backing, security experts say it's still not clear who hacked NASDAQ or why.
Mobile banking brings new opportunities to institutions and customers alike - but also a host of new security risks. Jim Anderson of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence discusses the emerging landscape.
From Neiman Marcus to P.F. Chang's, 2014 has shaped up to be the 'Year of the Data Breach.' What lessons can be gleaned from the trenches of breach investigation? Experian's Michael Bruemmer shares tips.
Leading this week's industry news roundup, Accellion launches a solution designed to enable secure productivity for mobile teams, while Trustwave introduces a "zero malware" guarantee.
A U.K. official urges financial services companies to share cyberthreat information with peers as well as directly with government agencies. But many legal questions remain.
Online retailer eBay is feeling the impact of its early 2014 breach where it hurts the most: in its coffers. Recovery "will take longer and cost more," CEO John Donahoe says.
TotalBank, a subsidiary of Banco Popular that has 21 locations in South Florida, is notifying 72,500 customers that their account information was potentially exposed after an unauthorized third party gained access to the bank's computer network.
The Obama administration urges Congress to update U.S. anti-hacking laws to crack down on fraudsters operating abroad, disrupt spam and DDoS botnets, and arrest "botnet for hire" service providers.
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew this week took the precedent-setting step of publicly addressing the financial system's cybersecurity shortcomings. Learn why one expert says this could represent a policy shift for the Treasury Department.
The Obama administration withholds judgment on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act until the bill is scheduled for a Senate floor vote. But no one is saying if or when that will happen.
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