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CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Trend Micro is releasing security best practices and tips for Cyber Monday shopping. WHO: 147 million mobile and online shoppers are expected to look for the cheapest deals and hot holiday gifts during the holiday shopping...

CLEARWATER, Fla., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In August 2012, yet not reported until October, one malicious email opened by an employee of the South Carolina Department of Revue caused a massive cyberattack - theft of 3.8 million tax returns, Social Security numbers of 1.9 million people, access to data on 699,900 business tax returns and 3.3 million bank accounts, according to NBC.com. KnowBe4, an internet security awareness training firm, says that attacks like this could be...

The following article has been updated with new information from Scott Gerlach, Director of Information Security Operations at Go Daddy. redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Users who have their websites hosted by Go Daddy are being infected with ransomware following a recent cyberattack on the company's DNS records, online security experts are reporting. According to Fraser Howard, a Principal Virus Researcher with SophosLabs, the hackers behind these attacks are...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While multiple layers of cyber security experts work diligently around the clock to protect your bank accounts and personally identifiable information, the most powerful weapon in fighting cyber crime is you. "Successfully defending against cyber criminals requires a continuous team effort," said Holly Ridgeway, chief information security officer at PNC Bank, N.A. "PNC aggressively protects our customers. But, the customer must also take...

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., and ZURICH, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI), a leading software security company specializing in authentication products, and Trusteer, the leader in endpoint cybercrime prevention solutions that protect organizations against financial fraud and data breaches, today announced a partnership to secure online transactions, applications and access to sensitive information. With this agreement, Trusteer and VASCO unite their...

DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season presents the perfect opportunity for cybercriminals to steal consumers' information as shopping is increasingly conducted online. According to a 2011 study from comScore, dollars spent by online shoppers on Black Friday increased 26 percent last year and the total amount spent on online purchases during Cyber Monday increased 22 percent. Entrust Inc., a global leader in securing online identities and information, provides...

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From mass compromises of Wordpress to a spear-phishing attack on the White House, there is no doubt cybercriminals gained confidence and momentum in 2012. To help organizations prepare for next year, the Websense(®) Security Labs(TM) today announced seven predictions for the 2013 threat landscape. The full report can be found here, which includes in-depth articles on mobile security, email security and Java exploits. Highlights include: 1....

DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LoansForPoorCredit.net, top destination for comparing bad credit personal loans, is now displaying the McAfee Secure Trustmark(TM) on its homepage, having undergone and passed comprehensive security tests at the hands of the leading internet security firm. The comparison platform took the decision to undergo testing for the the McAfee certification following an overall revamp to the website. After a makeover, the site now also features a...

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancope, Inc., a leader in flow-based security and network performance monitoring, is leveraging National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) to offer tips for improving enterprise network protection. This year has seen a continued rise in targeted attacks and insider threats designed to steal confidential data. Nowadays, any organization that houses valuable intellectual property can find itself in the crosshairs of a sophisticated...

Inspired eLearning expands their security awareness training program to include PhishProof, a managed training and Phishing Assessment service. San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) October 18, 2012 Inspired eLearning, a leading provider of commercial eLearning solutions, has created a new security awareness training and assessment service called PhishProof, which helps businesses train employees to recognize and avoid phishing emails. The program includes both training and simulated phishing emails to...