NEWS & ANALYSIS

Looking Ahead: Technology and Threats

Security Management's Matthew Harwood interviews futurist Marc Goodman.

Advanced Persistent Threats A Main Concern After ‘Year of the Hack’

A cybersecurity survey shows companies are having difficulty adapting to the evolving threat landscape.

$00.000025: The Going Rate On The Black Market For Your Email Address

McAfee's most recent quartely report says spammers are buying email addresses for cheap.

Cyberattack Reveals Weak Password Policies of Law Enforcement Agencies

AntiSec’s latest hack shows law enforcement agencies need stronger password policies.

Morning Security Brief: Overdose Calls, Drones that Eavesdrop, Internet Data Retention, and More

New York offers immunity to people who call 911 for overdose victims. A drone that can pretend to be your cell phone carrier. Government agencies to recruit at Defcon. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Mumbai Bombings, Gun Control, Nuclear Security, and More

Indian intelligence had no advance warning of impending threat in Mumbai bombing. In border states, a new requirement aims to keep guns out of the hands of cartels. Militants call for cyber-jihad. And more.

Cybercrime: Strengthening Global Cooperation

Efforts to combat cybercrime through diplomatic initiatives, treaties, and other means are growing, but it is still not a battle that all countries are equally committed to fighting.

DoD Proposes Rules For Stricter Handling Of Unclassified Information

A new Department of Defense policy would add increased security to unclassified information used by government contractors.

Morning Security Brief: Tribal Law Enforcement, Intelligent Video, Airstrike App, and More

Native American tribes receive funds for tracking crime. Hacked drones could become a new threat. Intelligent video fueling growth in the security industry. And more.

Afternoon Security Brief: Drug Testing Errors, Immigration Law Problems, Falsified Background Checks, and More

Flawed drugs tests in Indiana revealed by independent audit. Background investigators cutting corners. And More.