Nigerian Army Launches Cyberwarfare Command To Combat Terrorism, Fake News

The Nigerian Army has launched a cyber command centre in a bid to tackle terrorist activities and fake news in cyberspace. 

Cybersecurity: FBI Warns of Imminent Global ATM Bank Cyberattack

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has warned banks that ATMs will likely face a global attack by criminals in the “coming days.” The FBI was tipped off that these cybercriminals would hack payment card processors or banks and use ATMs all over the world to withdraw millions of dollars over the course of a few hours, as reported by cybersecurity blog Krebs on Security.

Cybersecurity Tips For The FIFA Russia 2018 World Cup

With the FIFA 2018 World Cup currently underway in Russia, cybersecurity specialist Fortinet has cautioned ardent football fans to stay vigilant against cyberattacks via online viewing websites and social media platforms.

Nearly 75% of Organizations in 5 Countries Fail in Cybersecurity Readiness: Hiscox

Major shortcomings exist in cyber security readiness for nearly three-quarters (73%) of more than 4,100 organizations in five countries, despite keen awareness of the threat, according to a study commissioned by specialist insurer Hiscox.

Why Cybersecurity In The Workplace Is Everybody's Business

Malicious hackers and cybercriminals can often count on complacency and lack of awareness as their partners in crime. Fortunately, the month of October brings an opportunity for potential targets to reboot their attitudes about cybersecurity.

Why Your Biggest Cybersecurity Weakness Is Your Phone

Mobile devices are one of the weakest links in corporate security. Executives are wrestling with managing a proliferation of devices, protecting data, securing networks, and training employees to take security seriously. In our Tech Pro Research survey of chief information officers, technology executives, and IT employees, 45% of respondents saw mobile devices as the weak spot in their company’s defenses. (Employee data was cited by 37%, followed by wireless access of networks at 34% and bring-your-own-device efforts at 29%.).

Cybersecurity Awareness: Behold The Ransomware Epidemic!

Cybersecurity: An Overview - Cybersecurity are measures or steps geared towards protecting electronic devices or information stored in cyberspace (cloud storage) against unauthorized or criminal access. Thanks to the penetration of internet and affordability of technological gadgets, we now live in a more interconnected world than ever before. An unintended consequence of proliferation of technology and enhanced interconnectivity is increased risk of cyberattacks – cybercrime, ransomware, cyber-extortion, cyberespionage, cyberbullying, and other variants.

Cybersecurity: U.S. Infrastructure Can Be Hacked With Google, Simple Passwords

Authorities say the Iranian computer hack of a New York dam is the symptom of a huge weakness in the U.S. infrastructure -- dams, stadiums, traffic controls and power grids that can be accessed by anyone, including hostile nations or terrorists -- with simple passwords or no passwords at all.

Cybercriminals Hit Uganda Central Bank Accounts, Try To Steal $24 Million

Ugandan government officials and cybercriminals have since last July attempted four times to siphon $24 million (Ush81 billion) through the Uganda Central Bank.

Online Security: Facebook Now To Warn Users of Potential State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks

Facebook will now warn people if it has a strong suspicion an account is being targeted by a nation-state.

Cybersecurity: Pentagon Is Building a System That Instantly Detects Security Breaches

The United States Department of Defense wants to be able to combat cyberattacks before hackers get the chance to steal sensitive files and employees' data, as well as access the country's weapons systems.

The Rise of the Chief Security Officer: What It Means for Corporations and Customers

For business leaders today, no task is more important than ensuring confidence and trust in the organizations they lead. The boardroom has woken up to the importance of security – and to the enormity of what it will take to protect company and consumer data from attacks.

Pentagon To Recruit Thousands For Cybersecurity Reserve Force

The Pentagon is prepared to draft thousands of private sector and National Guard cyber pros in the event of a network emergency affecting American lives, a top U.S. military official said Tuesday.

6 Biggest Business Security Risks and How You Can Fight Back

Security breaches again made big news in 2014. Yet despite years of headline stories about security leaks and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and repeated admonishments from security professionals that businesses (and individuals) needed to do a better job protecting sensitive data, many businesses are still unprepared or not properly protected from a variety of security threats.

Terrorism Morphing Into Different Threats - CIA Director

Terrorism is morphing into different types of threats, including cyberattacks that can impact nations across the globe, the director of central intelligence said in New York last week.

President Obama Unveiles Updated National Security Strategy, Warns Against 'Overreach'

President Obama

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama released an updated national security strategy on Friday committing the United States to a leading world role while also highlighting a cautious foreign policy doctrine that has been shorthanded as "don't do stupid stuff."