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Research highlights speed, frequency of ICS security attacks
A new Trend Micro study using honeypots for research highlights an alarming number and variety of attempted ICS security breaches.News | 20 Mar 2013
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Patch Tuesday: Five critical bulletins, Exchange Server fix expected
In addition to Exchange Server, updates fix flaws in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word.News | 06 Dec 2012
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Cutwail botnet spam campaign tied to Zeus banking Trojan
The cybercriminals connected to the notorious Zeus Trojan are using the Cutwail botnet to distribute spam designed to steal account credentials.News | 05 Dec 2012
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Analysis: Windows 8 security features improve on Windows 7 security
Expert Michael Cobb says Windows 8's security features, like Windows Defender and Secure Boot, are a step forward for desktop and BYOD security.Tip
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Study finds spear phishing at heart of most targeted attacks
Malicious file attachments are typically used as the payload, according to a report issued this week by Trend Micro.News | 29 Nov 2012
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Mitigate phishing attacks in the cloud: A how-to
As Indian enterprises increasingly move to the cloud, so are phishing attempts. Here are some ways to mitigate the risks of phishing in the cloud.Tip
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US-CERT warns of new Samsung, Dell printer threat
Hard-coded passwords on some Samsung and Dell printers could enable an attacker to take control of an affected device.News | 27 Nov 2012
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Study finds most antivirus products ineffective
Slow updates to signature databases cause some antivirus products to be ineffective against known threats, according to a study by security firm Imperva.News | 27 Nov 2012
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Combat social engineering attacks with these mantras
Of all the security threats, those involving the human angle are perhaps the deadliest. Keep social engineering at bay with these tips.Tip
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Phishing attack, stolen credentials sparked South Carolina breach
A phishing attack and stolen credentials gave an attacker access to the systems of the South Carolina Department of Revenue for two months.News | 21 Nov 2012
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Indian companies must increase phishing awareness
Businesses are being targeted for phishing attacks. These attacks are increasingly turning into a corporate concern, with much at stake -- such as reputation damage.News | 25 Apr 2013
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Mitigate phishing attacks in the cloud: A how-to
As Indian enterprises increasingly move to the cloud, so are phishing attempts. Here are some ways to mitigate the risks of phishing in the cloud.Tip
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Study finds most antivirus products ineffective
Slow updates to signature databases cause some antivirus products to be ineffective against known threats, according to a study by security firm Imperva.News | 27 Nov 2012
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Five data classification mistakes you must avoid at all costs
Optimal data classification is a robust foundation to ensure efficacy of infosec initiatives. Here’s the Indian organizations’ checklist on what not to do.Tip
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The case for using anomaly-based monitoring in zero-day detection
Expert Char Sample explains how anomaly-based monitoring may be a key step forward in uncovering zero-day vulnerabilities.Tip
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Strong passwords are no use against social-engineering iHack
CIOs try to stop hackers through security best practices such as two-factor authentication, but social engineering fueled a massive iHack.CIO Matters | 09 Aug 2012
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IPS/IDS technologies: Innovations and changes
Haven’t shopped for an IDS/IPS in a while? Karen Scarfone details important recent innovations to IDS/IPS technologies.Tip
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Botnet infections in the enterprise have experts advocating less automation
Having skilled IT pros closely monitoring intrusion prevention systems to investigate network traffic anomalies can reduce infections, experts say.News | 02 Jul 2012
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Securing SharePoint: SharePoint security best practices
SharePoint has become ubiquitous in the enterprise, but organizations can overlook security. Learn SharePoint security best practices in this article.Feature
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Spear phishing attacks target defense contractors, security firms
A spear phishing campaign contains a message about industrial control systems security and a malicious .pdf file that downloads malware to steal data.News | 14 Jun 2012
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Indian companies must increase phishing awareness
Businesses are being targeted for phishing attacks. These attacks are increasingly turning into a corporate concern, with much at stake -- such as reputation damage.News | 25 Apr 2013
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Assumption of breach: How a new mindset can help protect critical data
By adopting the assumption-of-breach security model, CISOs and security pros can better protect critical data. Expert Ernie Hayden explains.Tip
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Mitigate phishing attacks in the cloud: A how-to
As Indian enterprises increasingly move to the cloud, so are phishing attempts. Here are some ways to mitigate the risks of phishing in the cloud.Tip
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Study finds most antivirus products ineffective
Slow updates to signature databases cause some antivirus products to be ineffective against known threats, according to a study by security firm Imperva.News | 27 Nov 2012
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Cloud security begins with the contract, says expert
Enterprises must empower their legal teams to ask the right questions and write contracts based on risk management, explains Tom Kellermann of Trend Micro.News | 21 Nov 2012
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Genpact boosts security management with SIEM tool
An early adopter of SIEM technology in India, leading BPO firm Genpact’s nine-year journey to SIEM nirvana forms the focus of this case study.Case Study
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Mobile impacting cloud security issues, says panel
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) makes securing cloud services complex, say experts. Enterprises should set mobile guidelines consistent with cloud policies.News | 07 Nov 2012
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Using ESAPI to fix XSS in your Java code
Customized validation routines are the norm in Indian organizations for fixing vulnerabilities. OWASP’s ESAPI framework may prove to be a better option.Tip
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Security big data: Preparing for a big data collection implementation
Learn how security big data initiatives support enterprise information security and how to prepare for a big data collection implementation.Tip
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Leading Indian banking portals contain glaring security lapses
Even as Internet banking portals transform the way Indians bank, vulnerabilities exist in banking websites like SBI, Citibank India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.Tip
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Indian companies must increase phishing awareness
Businesses are being targeted for phishing attacks. These attacks are increasingly turning into a corporate concern, with much at stake -- such as reputation damage.News | 25 Apr 2013
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Research highlights speed, frequency of ICS security attacks
A new Trend Micro study using honeypots for research highlights an alarming number and variety of attempted ICS security breaches.News | 20 Mar 2013
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Bad outsourcing decisions cause 63% of data breaches
Bad outsourcing decisions nearly two-thirds of data breaches investigated by security firm Trustwave in the past yearNews | 28 Feb 2013
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Cyber attacks on trust could cost top firms $398m, says Ponemon
Every Global 2000 organisation faces $398m in potential losses from new and evolving attacks on their ability to control trust with cryptographic keys and digital certificates, a study has revealedcyber security | 28 Feb 2013
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Audits and compliance requirements for cloud computing
Even as India Inc experiments with the cloud, security concerns play spoilsport. These cloud computing audit and compliance tips will make your journey easier.Tip
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Patch Tuesday: Five critical bulletins, Exchange Server fix expected
In addition to Exchange Server, updates fix flaws in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word.News | 06 Dec 2012
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Cutwail botnet spam campaign tied to Zeus banking Trojan
The cybercriminals connected to the notorious Zeus Trojan are using the Cutwail botnet to distribute spam designed to steal account credentials.News | 05 Dec 2012
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Analysis: Windows 8 security features improve on Windows 7 security
Expert Michael Cobb says Windows 8's security features, like Windows Defender and Secure Boot, are a step forward for desktop and BYOD security.Tip
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Study finds spear phishing at heart of most targeted attacks
Malicious file attachments are typically used as the payload, according to a report issued this week by Trend Micro.News | 29 Nov 2012
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Mitigate phishing attacks in the cloud: A how-to
As Indian enterprises increasingly move to the cloud, so are phishing attempts. Here are some ways to mitigate the risks of phishing in the cloud.Tip
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