Latest editorial and guest blogs on bank information security

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Fire in the Hole

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

How Fraudsters Nearly Stole $17.5 Million via PPE Fraud

Mathew J. Schwartz • April 14, 2021

Interpol says Dutch and Nigerian suspects created a cloned version of a legitimate personal protective equipment provider's website to trick a German health authority seeking face masks. The case is a reminder that a "sophisticated" scheme need not require extreme technical sophistication to succeed.

Facebook Tries to 'Scrape' Its Way Through Another Breach

Death to 'Fluffy': Please Stop With the Pet Name Passwords

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • June 5, 2020

How have the cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organizations changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how are organizations responding? Information Security Media Group's Healthcare Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, to be held on June 9 and replayed June 10 and 11, will provide insights.