New details emerging about a breach involving a former Morgan Stanley employee illustrate how a case of inappropriate access to data can blossom into something much more serious. The case shines a spotlight on the urgent need to mitigate insider threats.
Indian enterprises are increasingly vulnerable to cyber fraud, according to Kroll's new Global Fraud Report. But too many of these organizations rely solely on a reactive approach to fraud, says Kroll's Reshmi Khurana.
While cyberattacks will continue to menace healthcare and other business sectors next year, organizations can't afford to overlook addressing risks tied to insiders, who are responsible for most data breaches, says Michael Bruemmer of Experian Data Breach Resolution.
Discussions I recently moderated around mobile security indicate that Indian practitioners have significant doubts about the effectiveness and applicability of mobile security solutions such as MDM and others.
Most cyber security incidents are not particularly technical and in fact, the majority of data breaches are the result of simple human error. A major recent study of cyber-attack and incident data reported that 95 percent of all security incidents predominantly exploit the weakest link, the human. Internal and...
What are the biggest threats to your organization's data? Recent media attention to high-profile cyberattacks would lead an organization to think external threats are its only concern. Unfortunately, this misperception allows one of the biggest threats to your organization's data to stay completely under the radar -...
Despite the focus on external cyberattacks, insider attacks are almost as common and can potentially cause significantly more damage, says Michael Theis of Carnegie Mellon's CERT Insider Threat Center. In a video interview, he describes how science-based models can help organizations fight the battle from within.
What are the biggest threats to your organization's data? Recent media attention to high-profile cyberattacks would lead an organization to think external threats are its only concern. Unfortunately, this misperception allows one of the biggest threats to your organization's data to stay completely under the radar -...
A curious case of fraud has come to light at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where fraudsters misused credit cards that the bank says it never issued. What will investigations reveal about how fraudsters accessed this data? Who is liable?
Prosecutors recommended that twin brothers Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter serve a six-year and a two-year sentence, respectively, after pleading guilty to hacking-related charges. But one of the men received a much lighter sentence.
Most cyber security incidents are not particularly technical and in fact, the majority of data breaches are the result of simple human error. A major recent study of cyber-attack and incident data reported that 95 percent of all security incidents predominantly exploit the weakest link, the human. Internal and...
With enterprises increasingly concerned about advanced persistent threats, ISMG speaks to experts for recommendations on building APT resilience in their organizations - both immediate and long-term.
Former U.S. Secret Service agent Shaun W. Bridges has pleaded guilty to stealing $820,000 worth of bitcoins during the U.S. government's investigation into the underground narcotics marketplace known as "Silk Road."
Beyond APT30, another advanced threat group appears to be at work in India and the SEA region, targeting critical information assets. However, APT resiliency is not yet a part of the security lexicon, experts say.
The FBI has arrested a former manager at Machine Zone, which makes the multiplayer "Game of War: Fire Age," over allegations that he attempted to bargain sensitive corporate information for a better severance package.
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