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Cyberattacks found to be more costly than ever

https://www.faronics.com/news/blog/cyberattacks-ravage-scottish-universities No organization wants to deal with the hassles and headaches involved in a data breach. However, cyberattacks are more than just a nuisance - they are a huge hindrance to bottom lines as well. According to an October report from the Ponemon Institute, the average cos...

California passes laws to protect the privacy of social media users

In response to universities and companies demanding that students and employees provide information about their social media accounts, two new California laws aim to protect the privacy of users from these invasive practices. In late September, Governor Jerry Brown passed Assembly Bill 1844 and Senate Bill 1349. Assembly Bill 1844 prevents compa...

Finfisher and Loozfon target Android users

As smartphones become a must-have for everyday life, more and more malware is being directed at cellphone users. Recently, two different malicious programs were discovered aimed specifically at Android users. The Internet Crime Complaint Center has named Loozfon and Finfisher as the latest culprits in an increased number of malicious attacks on ...