Category Archives: Vulnerability

The Red Flag Rule – More regulations for merchants

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Tom Mahoney

Enforcement of the FTC’s Red Flag Rule can apply to some merchants. You need to know if you’re one of them. Continue reading →

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Top ten things to watch in 2011

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Tom Mahoney

Top ten predictions of security threats by Avivah Litan. With all due respect, I think she missed two biggies. Continue reading →

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More on Wikileaks and Operation Payback

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Tom Mahoney

Wikileaks and Operation Payback: There could be additional fallout on credit cards, VoIP telephone services and general web and e-mail traffic as well. Continue reading →

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WikiLeaks and Operation Payback

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Tom Mahoney

Wednesday had a more serious than usual cyber-war going on. Here’s what we know so far. Continue reading →

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Retailers Biggest Victims Of Targeted Attacks

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Tom Mahoney

Symantec reports that during the month of October targeted attacks against retailers jumped from 0.5% to 25%. Continue reading →

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