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Information security awareness in financial organizations
Thursday, 27 November 2008, 3:27 PM CET
The The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) released a new report on how to counter information security risks with a change in the financial sector staff awareness.
Safe computing during the holiday season
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 9:15 PM CET
When consumers go online this time of year, they face the risk of running up against a range of cyber threats – threats that increase in number exponentially on a daily basis. This article includes a list of basic tips for safe computing.
Another layer of security for PayPal accounts
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 10:39 AM CET
PayPal announced a new way for members to add even more security to their PayPal accounts using their mobile phones. Customers can now choose to receive a unique six-digit security code via text message to their mobile phones prior to logging in to their accounts.
Mobile eID security issues examined by ENISA
Friday, 21 November 2008, 11:00 PM CET
In the near future, we will pay our taxes, buy metro tickets or open bank accounts over our phone. Mobile devices, national ID-cards, smart phones and PDAs, will play an ever more important role in the digital environment. However, as is the case with many new technologies, the pervasive use of mobile devices also brings new security and privacy risks. ENISA looks at different use-cases for electronic authentication using mobile devices. They identify the security risks which need to be overcome, give an opinion about their relevance, and present mechanisms that help in mitigating these risks.
Major spam botnets yet to recover after host shut-down
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 11:51 PM CET
One week after the world's most significant breakthrough in the fight against spam, spam levels are yet to return to their previous levels. However, it is likely that spam levels will eventually return to their previous high levels in the future.
Security issues in group management
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 11:19 PM CET
According to a study conducted by Osterman Research and sponsored by Imanami, 42 percent of organizations report unauthorized access of information through Active Directory.
Organizations fail to educate employees about online shopping risks
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 9:33 PM CET
Organizations allow employees to shop online but do not educate users about risks, exposing employees and employers alike to spam, malware, phishing and loss of productivity in the workplace. ISACA has carried out three simultaneous surveys to look at the latest trends in online shopping and workplace Internet safety. Only 32% of organizations that allow online shopping educate employees about the risks. Slightly over 31% of organizations prohibit using a work e-mail for online shopping or other online non-work related activities, even though allowing the use of work e-mails can expose the organization to greater volumes of spam.
Attacks on banks
Monday, 17 November 2008, 6:09 PM CET
This article provides an overview of the methods currently used by cyber criminals to attack financial institutions and banks in particular. It reviews general trends and takes how malicious programs targeting financial institutions are designed to evade detection by antivirus solutions. The article also covers phishing, money mules, the technical steps which cyber criminals may take when launching an attack (such as redirecting traffic, man-in-the-middle and man-in-the-endpoint attacks).
Thursday, 27 November 2008, 3:27 PM CET
The The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) released a new report on how to counter information security risks with a change in the financial sector staff awareness.Safe computing during the holiday season
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 9:15 PM CET
When consumers go online this time of year, they face the risk of running up against a range of cyber threats – threats that increase in number exponentially on a daily basis. This article includes a list of basic tips for safe computing.Another layer of security for PayPal accounts
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 10:39 AM CET
PayPal announced a new way for members to add even more security to their PayPal accounts using their mobile phones. Customers can now choose to receive a unique six-digit security code via text message to their mobile phones prior to logging in to their accounts.Mobile eID security issues examined by ENISA
Friday, 21 November 2008, 11:00 PM CET
In the near future, we will pay our taxes, buy metro tickets or open bank accounts over our phone. Mobile devices, national ID-cards, smart phones and PDAs, will play an ever more important role in the digital environment. However, as is the case with many new technologies, the pervasive use of mobile devices also brings new security and privacy risks. ENISA looks at different use-cases for electronic authentication using mobile devices. They identify the security risks which need to be overcome, give an opinion about their relevance, and present mechanisms that help in mitigating these risks.Major spam botnets yet to recover after host shut-down
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 11:51 PM CET
One week after the world's most significant breakthrough in the fight against spam, spam levels are yet to return to their previous levels. However, it is likely that spam levels will eventually return to their previous high levels in the future.Security issues in group management
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 11:19 PM CET
According to a study conducted by Osterman Research and sponsored by Imanami, 42 percent of organizations report unauthorized access of information through Active Directory.Organizations fail to educate employees about online shopping risks
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 9:33 PM CET
Organizations allow employees to shop online but do not educate users about risks, exposing employees and employers alike to spam, malware, phishing and loss of productivity in the workplace. ISACA has carried out three simultaneous surveys to look at the latest trends in online shopping and workplace Internet safety. Only 32% of organizations that allow online shopping educate employees about the risks. Slightly over 31% of organizations prohibit using a work e-mail for online shopping or other online non-work related activities, even though allowing the use of work e-mails can expose the organization to greater volumes of spam.Attacks on banks
Monday, 17 November 2008, 6:09 PM CET
This article provides an overview of the methods currently used by cyber criminals to attack financial institutions and banks in particular. It reviews general trends and takes how malicious programs targeting financial institutions are designed to evade detection by antivirus solutions. The article also covers phishing, money mules, the technical steps which cyber criminals may take when launching an attack (such as redirecting traffic, man-in-the-middle and man-in-the-endpoint attacks).