September 5, 2024
Quantum computing is coming – are you ready?
Are you prepared for the day that quantum computing breaks today’s encryption? Sponsored Feature The internet is all about transparency and openness - connecting people and information, shoppers and vendors, or businesses. But it's also all about security and trust.…
Security boom is over, with over a third of CISOs reporting flat or falling budgets
Good news? Security is still getting a growing part of IT budget It looks like security budgets are coming up against belt-tightening policies, with chief security officers reporting budgets rising more slowly than ever and over a third saying their spending this year will be flat or even…
The fingerpointing starts as cyber incident at London transport body continues
Network admins take a ride on the Fright Bus The Transport for London (TfL) "cyber incident" is heading into its third day amid claims that a popular appliance might have been the gateway for criminals to gain access to the organization's network.…
Security biz Verkada to pay $3M penalty under deal that also enforces infosec upgrade
Allowed access to 150k cameras, some in sensitive spots, but has been done for spamming Physical security biz Verkada has agreed to cough up $2.95 million following an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – but the payment won’t make good its past security failings, including…
White House seizes 32 domains, issues criminal charges in massive election-meddling crackdown
Russia has seemingly decided who it wants Putin the Oval Office The Biden administration on Wednesday seized 32 websites and charged two employees of a state-owned media outlet connected to a $10 million scheme to distribute pro-Kremlin propaganda, and claimed the actions were necessary to counter Russia’s attempts…