Neil Ford Archive
Researchers in the UK have demonstrated a security flaw that allowed them to make a contactless Visa payment of £1,000 ($1,345) via a locked iPhone. According to Bleeping Computer, the hack relies on Apple Pay’s Express Transit mode, a feature …
Fame is a fickle mistress. One minute your popularity seems insurmountable, you’re riding the crest of public opinion, you can gain the world’s attention with the slightest of efforts and everyone seems interested in your every utterance. The next, you’re …
This blog post has been endorsed by The Law Society. Processing personal data is an intrinsic part of legal work. If you can’t guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of that data, your professional standing – and your …
Amid the seemingly endless roar of news stories about hacked companies losing data through poor security, it’s heartening to hear of a company quietly getting it right. Toys”R”Us has encouraged members of its Rewards”R”Us program to reset their passwords following …
President Trump’s administration confirmed last week that Cory Louie, the White House’s chief information security officer (CISO) has been fired. The CISO is responsible for ensuring the president and his closest staff are safe from cyber attack. And, yes, that …
As tax season gets underway, building up to its usual flurry of mid-April activity, it’s worth talking about information security for CPAs and small businesses. At a time when more sensitive business information is shared than any other time of …
Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has been given a new role by President-elect Donald J. Trump: heading a White House committee of private-sector cybersecurity experts. Appearing on Fox News to announce his appointment, Mr. Giuliani …
At a spirited press conference at Trump Tower Wednesday, bullish president-elect Donald J. Trump conceded that Russia did indeed hack Democratic Party computers before the presidential election, but rejected as “false and fake” the claims of an alleged Russian security …
ATMs around the world have been spewing millions of dollars following ‘jackpotting’ malware attacks by a cyber criminal group linked to the well-known cyber crime syndicate Buhtrap, according to Russian cybersecurity firm Group IB. Machines in Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, …
There’s never been a better time to be an information security professional. Whether you’re looking to secure that promotion, or are just starting your career, opportunities in the IT sector are increasing at a rate far above other professions. According …
