The Zeus Trojan is frightening because of its agility, evolution and success at stealing banking credentials. How can institutions fight back? Malware expert Andreas Baumhof offers new ideas.
The story on how the FBI built its case against Jarand Moen Romtveit in an international carding sting gives IT security practitioners valuable insights on how one individual works in the murky world of hacking.
Global Payments Inc., the breached payments processor, now says the scope of its self-discovered data breach may be broader than initially reported and involve personal data collected from merchant customers.
Four recent breach incidents, including one affecting LinkedIn, have put the spotlight on the effectiveness of hashing. Why is hashing increasingly ineffective at protecting online passwords?
The online dating website eHarmony has warned a "small fraction" of its users of a June 6 breach that likely exposed hashed passwords. Whether the incident is related to a LinkedIn breach has not been confirmed.
What are the top four malware-related issues that all organizations should focus on this year? Andreas Baumhof of ThreatMetrix shares insights based on five years of malware analysis.
An attack on the Thrift Savings Plan exposed personal details about more than 120,000 federal pension participants. Learn why one expert says the breach could have serious long-term implications.
Why are socially engineered schemes causing so many headaches? Symantec's new Internet Security Threat Report shows attacks are growing. Here's a list of Symantec's recommendations to thwart risks.
More banks are considering voice biometrics, though some still question if the tech is ready for prime time. What has sparked institutions' interest in this emerging authentication technology?
A U.S. District Court has sentenced the last key figure from 2009's Operation Phish Phry, a two-year international cybercrime investigation that resulted in the arrest of 100 fraudsters on two continents.
In Georgia, a man has pleaded guilty for his role in a $1.3 million phishing scheme. How did Bank of America and Chase help law enforcement agencies crack this alleged international fraud ring?
Which Internet security threats pose the greatest risks to organizations in 2012 and beyond? Symantec has just released its Internet Security Threat Report, which reveals some surprising trends.
Organizations of all sizes continue to face ever-stricter regulatory and security requirements to protect their IT assets from unauthorized use. In response, many enterprises have embarked upon Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives, only to be disappointed with the cost, speed and effectiveness of their...
What security vulnerabilities are exposed by recent skimming attacks at eight Toronto hospitals? Fraud experts say there are lessons to be learned when placing ATMs outside traditional bank locations.
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