In a previous post we explained why security experts recommend the use of multifactor authentication to reduce the risk of a security breach. Multifactor authentication uses two or more independent credentials to verify a user’s identity before allowing that user…

While security breaches at large enterprises and government agencies tend to grab headlines, small to midsize businesses (SMBs) are being targeted more frequently by cybercriminals. Smaller organizations typically don’t have the expertise or sophisticated security tools of larger companies and…

The demand for video surveillance continues to increase as organizations seek to safeguard people and infrastructure. According to a report by Stratistics MRC, the global video surveillance market is expected to reach $63.2 billion by 2022, increasing at a compound…

FIN6, a cybercrime gang, is targeting retail and hospitality point-of-sale (POS) devices to steal payment-card information and put that data up for sale quickly online, says cybersecurity firm FireEye. The gang has stolen data for about 20 million cards. In…

Three weeks ago, the Badlock vulnerability was announced with the creation of a Badlock website and logo by SerNet, a German security firm. Badlock is a security bug that affects most versions of Microsoft Windows and Samba, versions 4.2 and…

When older IT equipment is replaced or deemed no longer useful, organizations tend to stick it in a closet or storeroom. Old computers, servers, printers and mobile devices create an IT graveyard of sorts, much like that corner of your…

Outdated technology in the workplace is creating hidden but significant financial losses for U.S. businesses, according to a new study from Samanage, an enterprise service management software company. More than a third of employees (36.8 percent) say their company’s technology…