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Should Banks Expect New Cybersecurity Guidance?
That is a question that I see continually asked in various articles and websites. This article by Tracy Kitten at bankinfosecurity.com tries to answer just that.
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Is Dridex the Most Dangerous Banking Trojan?
Think spam is an ineffective way of spreading malware? Think again. Researchers at security firm Symantec say the moneymakers behind the banking...
Hospital pays $17,000 ransom to get access back to its encrypted files
A Los Angeles hospital has paid US$17,000 to cyberattackers who crippled its network by encrypting its files, a payment that will likely rekindle a...
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FDIC Article Provides Insights on Where to Focus Your Efforts on Cybersecurity
It’s no secret that Governance, Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness Training, and Patch Management are all part of a solid cybersecurity program,...
CryptoWall Ransomware Gang Extorts $330,000
Following the Cryptocurrency: Could Police Do More? A CryptoWall ransom demand.Over a three-month period in 2015, a single cybercrime gang managed to...
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For Banks: Cybersecurity Assessment Tool - v2.7 is now available!
I've created an excel based tool for banks and other financial institutions who want to easily create a brief, high-level report for the Board of...
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Is it Time to Reconsider your Policy on Webmail?
We all know email is the top attack vector for cybercriminals. But when you look at some of the statistics recently released by Palo Alto Networks,...
Consumers Use Mobile Banking But Don't Trust It, with Reason
Consumers have gotten used to using mobile banking, but that doesn't mean they trust it. Nor should they, given the escalating security threats.
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How Planning Ahead Can Help Avoid the 6 Pitfalls of Breach Investigations
I recently had the opportunity to attend a webinar covering incident and breach response. In the world of cyber resilience, being able to respond to...
FFIEC Cyber Tool Needs Urgent Revamp
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's new Cybersecurity Assessment Tool needs to be redesigned - and the sooner, the better. The...