A third-party vendor may have leaked sensitive data such as social security numbers and passwordsiStock US-based tax preparation firm TaxSlayer has admitted that thousands of user records may have been compromised in a data breach, leaving a slew of financial accounts and tax filings at risk. The breach, blamed on what it has called an…

Cybersecurity professionals see potential in machine learning, but they need education and guidance At Black Hat last week, you couldn’t pass a slot machine without some cybersecurity technology vendor crowing about machine learning or artificial intelligence (AI). Yup, machine learning algorithms have great potential to help with security analytics and employee productivity, but this technology…

The surge in far-flung and destructive cyber attacks is not good for national security, but for an increasing number of hackers and researchers, it is great for job security. The new reality is on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual Black Hat and Def Con security conferences, which now have a booming…

An effective approach requires integrating proactive, agile defenses deeply into organizations.f there were any doubts about the critical need for governments, businesses and individuals to better fortify themselves against cyber threats, Petya should have put them to rest. The attack a few weeks ago using ransomware known by that name wreaked global havoc, infecting computers…

Building a well-trained cyber workforce has been a challenge for the federal government, and the first step in that process is finding well-qualified candidates to fill the positions. Laura Bate, senior programming associate for New America’s Cybersecurity Initiative, said there are several factors that make that the case, but agencies do have options to overcome…

Some 92% of MSPs now offer cybersecurity services, but a shortage of qualified staff may put customers at risk of ransomware attacks, according to a Kaspersky Lab report. Two out of three managed service providers (MSPs) suffer from a shortage of qualified cybersecurity staff—leading to challenges keeping customers safe from ransomware attacks, according to a…

Cybersecurity complexities continue to rise as we transition into a world dominated by mobile devices and the Internet of the Things. At a high level, make sure you understand these three factors. Cybersecurity fears continue to grow as the digital revolution embeds itself in new parts of society every day. I’m Jason Hiner and today…

The healthcare pros needed to battle today’s criminal arch-villains possess speed, smarts and a desire to be perfect. There are countless arch-villains out there setting their sights on healthcare organizations, with evil plans to wreak havoc via information technology and, in certain cases, even hold data and systems hostage. A world filled with villains requires…

AUGUSTA (WJBF) — Thousands of people are in downtown Augusta for TechNet, a cyber-security conference for the military, defense contractors and civilians. Dozens of private companies packed in the Augusta Convention Center. All of them brought new cyber-security software and equipment for the military. “You’ve got Fort Gordon, obviously, that’s local, Fort Stewart, Fort Benning…

The sector is now making security a top priority, hiring CISOs, undertaking threat management and penetration testing, all more than ever. Despite the consensus that healthcare is widely underprepared for protecting patient data, more and more hospitals are making cybersecurity a significant clinical and business necessity than in the past. “The healthcare sector is taking…