Cybersecurity
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From compromised TVs to AI-powered house chores, exploring the evolving global threats and why human-centric security matters more than ever. -
While overall ransomware attack numbers remained steady, higher education institutions drove a sharp rise in exposed records, fueled in part by third-party software vulnerabilities.
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To guard against phishing-based ransomware attacks, the state is outfitting 161 of its jurisdictions and other public-sector organizations with hardware-based protection. And it's not alone.
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23 percent of teens who have been contacted by a stranger online say they felt scared or uncomfortable because of the online encounter.
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"This is the second case of a combined attack that we have recorded in the last two weeks."
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Attorney General lauds passage of bill which toughens penalties against Internet predators.
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"Bandido" could face up to 10 years in prison.
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"Malware creators want to make the most out of each infection, that's why they include several features in a single malware specimen."
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Identity theft "is a personal invasion, done in secret, that can rob innocent men and women of their good names."
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A third of enterprises surveyed believe a major breach could put their companies out of business.
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"The CyberTipline is one of the most powerful tools available to enforce a zero tolerance policy regarding child sexual exploitation, including child pornography on the Internet."
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"The advent of new electronic currency systems increases the risk that criminals, and possibly terrorists, will exploit these systems to launder money and transfer funds globally."
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Security breach brought to light by investigative TV report.
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"The DC Fly-In allows state CIOs from across the country to come together and speak with a unified voice about important IT policy issues."
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Nearly three in four Americans believe the benefits of electronic records, such as better care in emergencies and reduction in medical errors, outweigh any potential privacy risks.
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"The cure is often worse than the disease: 36 percent of respondents reported that their company had lost business as a result of an e-mail not getting through."
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"Electronic voting is the way to go."
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E-mail used for employment exempted.
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