Top 13 Cyber Security predictions for 2014

In 2014, threat intelligence gained within the enterprise network will offer new defence capabilities for mobile devices operating outside protected networks. Intelligence gained by mobile devices will offer new signature capabilities to further strengthen enterprise networks.

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Skype’s Twitter, Facebook, and blog hacked by Syrian Electronic Army demanding an end to spying

Today’s events is most likely linked to the US National Security Agency’s revealed surveillance programs that were uncovered by former contractor Edward Snowden. Many tech companies, including Skype’s parent company, Microsoft, have taken steps to refute claims that they have been cooperating with the government.

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Target Breach: PIN codes can access accounts via ATM's.

Target spokeswoman backtracked from previous statements and said criminals had made off with customers’ encrypted PIN information as well. But Target said the company stored the keys to decrypt its PIN data on separate systems from the ones that were hacked.

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93% of large organisations had a security breach last year

A data breach can have a direct and catastrophic impact on not just your organization, but everyone associated with it. Your data can be used by intruders for identity theft, credit card and wire fraud, IP theft, etc. In short, a data breach can mean the difference between prosperity and bankruptcy.

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Data Breach Results: 23 Charged in Card Fraud Scheme

Federal authorities in New York have charged 23 individuals for the roles they allegedly played in a counterfeit card scheme that compromised more than 1,000 payment cards used to make more than $2 million worth of unauthorized retail purchases in several states.

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Confidentiality and Data Security in The Cloud and Social Media

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The Massachusetts Privacy Law is driving cybersecurity in this country.

All companies subject to the regulations are required to maintain various computer security protocols for storage and transmittal of personal data, along with installation of anti-virus software and employer-led training in how to properly use the computer security system.

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