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U.S. Government Urges Lenovo Customers to Remove ‘Superfish’ Software
The software is said to make users vulnerable to a type of cyberattack known as SSL spoofing.
By Reuters
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Building a Business
Unknown Hacking Group Pulls $300 Million International Bank Heist
With threat concerns at an all-time high, a Russian cybersecurity firm's investigation uncovered a large scale financial hack attack.
By Nina Zipkin
Tech
What Startups Need to Do to Be Cyber Secure in 2015
Hackers are out there, and they're attacking businesses large and small.
By Zach Cutler
Building a Business
U.S. to Establish New Cybersecurity Agency
A senior Obama official says the new agency will monitor cybersecurity threats, pooling and analyzing information on a spectrum of diffuse risks.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Cyber Attacks Force a Defense Strategy Re-Think
Some businesses no longer assume they can keep hackers at bay, and instead are waging a guerrilla war from within their networks.
By Reuters
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Hackers Hijack Chipotle’s Twitter Account, Tweet F-Bomb and N-Word Insults
The global burrito giant fell victim to racist trolls who changed its Twitter profile image to a swastika, then ripped into a profanity-laden tweetstorm that was beyond offensive.
Tech
Better Safe Than Sorry: How Startups are Staying Protected in Cyberspace
Hackers and cyber thieves are attacking small businesses with alarming frequency. Find out how to stay safe.
By Jason Ankeny
Tech
Why Your Password is Hackerbait (Infographic)
This infographic offers some serious stats on cybersafety.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff on Where Big Tech Is Headed
We're in the early stages of a data-science revolution, he says.
Business News
What Obama’s Proposed Anti-Hacking Legislation Means for Entrepreneurs
Law seeks to create a unified, federal breach-notification standard that would streamline the requirements for companies in the face of a breach.
Building a Business
12 Tips to Protect Your Company Website From Hackers
Hackers, like burglars, seek easy targets. Even basic steps significantly increase your security.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
UK and U.S. Intelligence Agencies to Up Cyber Security Cooperation
The two nations will set up "cyber cells" to share intelligence and conduct simulated attacks to test the defences of organisations such as banks.
By Reuters
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4 Ways to Mount a Cyber Defense in Light of the U.S. Military’s Social-Media Hack
Just because it wasn't data or computer networks that were attacked doesn't mean it's not detrimental to your business.
Online Presence
14 Social Media Disasters That Could Strike Your Businesses
Knowing what all of these nightmares are means knowing how to prevent them.
Building a Business
To Fight Hackers, Obama Wants Companies to Share Threats
The U.S. president is expected to announce a renewed push for cybersecurity legislation after recent headline-grabbing hacks against companies like Sony Pictures and Home Depot.
By Reuters
Tech
If 2014 Was the Year of Stolen Consumer Data, Are Corporate Secrets Next?
With more companies moving information to the cloud, we could be in for hacks in the business-to-business world.
By Tom Scearce
Tech
7 Basics for Keeping Your Company’s Data Safe
Data breaches are costly in money and reputation. Before looking for exotic measures, make sure you have the fundamentals covered.
By Istvan Lam
Business Accounting
Bitcoin Exchange Bitstamp Suspends Operations Following Hack
The world's second busiest USD Bitcoin exchange is offline after some of its operational wallets were compromised.
Tech
3 Lessons From Sony Pictures Cautionary Tale
Here are three key takeaways from the hack, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes.
By John Ackerly
Tech
Lessons We Can Take From the Battlefield to Bolster Cybersecurity
What makes sense for defense in the real world is just as good an idea in the virtual world.
Building a Business
Why Franchisees Are on Cybercriminals’ Radar
With big-name corporations making headlines for data breaches, small franchisees may feel like they wouldn't be a target for hackers. This couldn't be further from the truth.
By Phil Smith
Tech
These High-Tech Jeans Protect You From Wireless Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud
Tech-savvy pickpocketers beware: These jeans were made for blocking you, and that's just what they'll do.
Building a Business
FBI: North Korean Government Was Indeed Responsible for Sony Hack
The U.S. officially says the tools and infrastructure used in the attack were similar to previous activity from North Korea.
By Reuters
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U.S. Considers ‘Proportionate’ Response to Sony Hacking Attack
The attack was an example of 'destructive activity with malicious intent that was initiated by a sophisticated actor,' a White House spokesperson said.
By Reuters
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North Korea Says Its Supporters May Be Behind Sony Attack
The country says accusations that it was to blame are nothing but 'wild rumor.'
By Reuters
Business News
In North Korea, Hackers Are Handpicked to Be Part of Elite Spy Agency
North Korea has reportedly poured resources into a sophisticated cyber-warfare cell called Bureau 121.
By Reuters
Tech
How to Prepare Your Small Business’s Technology for the Holiday Season
While business owners always have to expect the unexpected, here are four things you can do to prepare your business technology for the holiday season.
By Keith Tanaka