Legislation introduced to protect personally identifiable health data Security Staff March 7, 2023 The UPHOLD Privacy Act was introduced to the Senate to prevent companies from profiting off of identifiable health data for advertising purposes. Read More
Keith Anderson named CISO at JetBlue Security Staff March 6, 2023 Keith Anderson has been named CISO at JetBlue. Anderson will work to ensure the company’s data, systems and other assets remain protected.Read More
Cloud exploitation grew by 95% in 2022 Security Staff March 6, 2023 A global threat report analyzed the trends and behaviors of recent cyberattacks finding that attacks had increased in both number and complexity. Read More
FTC orders BetterHelp to end use of health information for advertising Security Staff March 6, 2023 Online counseling service BetterHelp has received a proposed order from the FTC banning the company from sharing users' private health information.Read More
Over 50% of personal devices were exposed to a mobile phishing attack Security Staff March 3, 2023 According to a recent report, mobile phishing is on the rise with 2022 having the highest percentage of mobile phishing encounter rates.Read More
MSU makes safety updates following campus shooting Security Staff March 3, 2023 Following a fatal shooting on its campus, MSU is updating its security measures. Changes will include increased surveillance and mandatory training.Read More
OSHA panel affirms Walmart violated workplace safety standards Security Staff March 2, 2023 Walmart's violation of federal workplace safety standards was affirmed by a federal panel after merchandise fell and seriously injured an employee. Read More
Power grid program receives $48 in funding from DOE Security Staff March 2, 2023 A power grid development program has received $48 million in funding from the DOE designed to modernize grid infrastructure across the country.Read More
Research finds UEFI bootkit capable of bypassing security measures Security Staff March 2, 2023 New research shows that a unified extensive firmware interface (UEFI) bootkit is capable of bypassing security features despite system updates. Read More
The Security Podcasts 1 year of war: From weaponizing Ukraine to Russia's outsourced cyber war Check out Episode 14 of the Cybersecurity and Geopolitical Podcast. Security Staff March 2, 2023 In Episode 14 of the Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Podcast from Security magazine, hosts Ian Thornton-Trump and Philip Ingram assess the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Read More