Credit card thieves have become increasingly bold and sophisticated in the black market of card numbers and other data like your CV2 information. The CV2 is a security code, usually the last 3 digits, that can be found on the reverse of most cards, usually on the signature line....

After a day or so of contemplating whether to open a facebook account, I read this… A security lapse made it possible for unwelcome strangers to peruse personal photos posted on Facebook Inc.’s popular online hangout, circumventing a recent upgrade to the website’s...

I came across an article highlighting 7 key security violations found in most organizations: Copying confidential information onto a USB memory stick Accessing web-based e-mail accounts from a workplace computer Losing a portable data-bearing device Downloading personal software...

My friends are on it. My family is on it. My colleagues are on it. They’re all connecting and having a great time. So why am I not on it? Well, I’d prefer to keep my friends, family life, and colleagues separate. Not to say I’m averse to social networking, but I...

A US supermarket chain recently announced a credit card breach exposing over 4 million credit card numbers. A security breach at an East Coast supermarket chain exposed more than 4 million card numbers and led to 1,800 cases of fraud, the Hannaford Bros. grocery chain announced Monday. Hannaford...

I will be conducting a webinar on April 17th, 2008. The topic will be facing PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) challenges and automating the compliance process. I will be joined by Matt Alderman, CTO of ControlPath, Inc. ControlPath develops a PCI compliance...

I stumbled on this resource and may be of value to some organizations. Of the firms that I have done work for, many are keen on ways to improve Security Awareness. They want to deliver content, but may not have the resources to deliver unique content. Take a look at the sample newsletter...