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ATM Cyber Heist Underscores Need for DLP Technology

Published Friday, May 10, 2013 6:55 AM by Joerg Sieber

A fascinating cybercrime story about an "unlimited operation" in New York involving the theft of debit card information from payment processors, and the resulting theft of $45 Million from thousands of ATMs by an international gang of hackers...

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Filed under: data security, data loss prevention, DLP, banking, data loss, data breach, cybercrime, hacking, data theft

Six Steps for Deploying Data Security Controls (Part II)

Published Friday, April 05, 2013 3:34 PM by Neil Thacker

Earlier this week I made my case on why it’s time to move from infrastructure-only security to infrastructure AND data security control. Below are six steps for a successful data security control implementation. Step one: Calculate the value of...

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Filed under: data security, data loss prevention, DLP, data loss, data theft, Office of the CSO

Turning the Lights On… Infrastructure Security vs. Data Security (Part I)

Published Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:06 PM by Neil Thacker

The only thing more challenging than seeing something in the dark is explaining what you can see to others. That’s how I characterize the often-difficult process of explaining the importance of data security to your executives and employees. Clearly...

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Filed under: data security, data loss prevention, data loss, Office of the CSO

2013 Threat Report: More than Scary Stats and Chilling Charts

Published Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:30 AM by Bob Hansmann

The 2013 Threat Report from the Websense® Security Labs (WSL) is now available. The report details mobile, social, email and web-based threats, and while it is full of ominous data points, it is a very interesting read. The report is designed to help...

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Filed under: threats, Web Security, data security, email security, security threats, Social Media, Phishing, shortened URL, malware, threat report, security research, spear phishing, targeted attacks, mobile security, spear-phishing

Practical IT: Key Takeaways from the New York Times Breach

Published Wednesday, February 06, 2013 1:00 PM by Lamont Orange

Last week, we all woke to the New York Times announcing they were victims of an ongoing attack by Chinese hackers, resulting in the accounts of several reporters being compromised. The article went on to describe details of the breach including four months...

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Filed under: link analysis, data security, email security, data loss prevention, security threats, best practices, Phishing, malware, spear phishing, data breach, cybercrime, targeted attacks, hacking, data theft, spear-phishing, Office of the CSO

Best Practice Tips for CIOs: How to Prevent Information Leaks

Published Thursday, January 31, 2013 11:43 PM by Rose Ryan

The U.S. government established Data Privacy Day four years ago. Unfortunately, a lot of the primary concerns that led them to recognize the challenge of data privacy are either still here or are even stronger. Businesses are encountering a barrage of...

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Filed under: data security, data loss prevention, DLP, data loss, data, data breach, data theft, Data Privacy Day

Websense Security Labs Sees the Future - 2013 Security Predictions

Published Tuesday, November 13, 2012 8:05 AM by Chris Astacio

From mass Wordpress compromises to a spear-phishing attack on the White House, there is no doubt cybercriminals gained confidence and momentum in 2012. The Websense Security Labs looked at recent security and attack trends to come up with hypotheses of...

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Filed under: exploits, internet security, threats, data security, email security, exploit, Websense Security Labs, security threats, Security Predictions, malware, Predictions, data loss, threat report, data breach, targeted attacks, hacking, hacks, data theft

Avoiding Android's Malware Influx

Published Wednesday, November 07, 2012 8:30 AM by Stacey Garcia

Attackers setting their sights on Android users seem to have upped their game over the last few weeks. Reports have shown a flurry of new attacks and vulnerabilities that have turned that cute little green robot into a proverbial punching bag. Here's...

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Filed under: data security, exploit, data loss prevention, best practices, malware, Android, data loss, cybercrime, data theft, mobile security, TRITON Mobile Security, BYOD

It’s Phishing Season in Canada: Don’t Take the Bait

Published Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3:00 PM by Fiaaz Walji

Last week, the Canadian federal government announced its plans to create a secure, stable and resilient digital infrastructure in Canada. To help improve incident response and stop cyber-threats, the Government of Canada is investing $155M in our cybersecurity...

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Filed under: data security, email security, Phishing, blended threat, data loss, spear phishing, data theft, Canada, spear-phishing

What is Scaring Businesses the Most? Spear-phishing. New Websense Security Labs Research

Published Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:58 AM by Patrik Runald

Spear-phishing is a huge concern for today’s government and enterprises. While high profile attacks like last week’s spear-phishing attack against the White House and last year’s attack against Oak Ridge National Laboratory underscore...

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