Cyber Security: Malware still going strong

A recent report published by Panda Labs claims that for Q2 of 2012 there was more than 6,000,000 new malware samples created, infecting nearly one third of computers worldwide.

http://www.darkreading.com/security/vulnerabilities/240005099/more-than-six-million-new-malware-samples-were-created-in-q2-2012-according-to-pandalabs.html

Cyber Security: Your webpage may be the front door for hackers

An interesting article on eWeek.com about data compiled by Impervia found that the typical web application will be targeted with high-volume attacks and that SQL-injection attacks are the most common. This data is very important to note since a company’s web applications are attacked almost 120 days of the year.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/CyberAttacks-Constantly-Hit-Web-Apps-Hard-Fast-Imperva-Study-730443/?kc=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RSS%2Feweeksecurity+%28eWEEK+Security%29

Cyber Security: Apple and Amazon change policies

We have all read articles about companies getting hacked and having customer information stolen, or read statistics about how many PCs are infected with malware and viruses from hackers.  Here is a story about David and Goliath that made change happen:

http://news.yahoo.com/hackers-force-apple-amazon-change-security-policy-080740108.html

Cyber Security: I've Been Hacked

Unfortunately getting hacked is all too common these days. This article recounts what a writer went through when he was targeted by a hacker group.

What Getting Hacked Feels Like - Technology - The Atlantic Wire

Cyber Security Advisor Newsletter - July 2012 vol 10

The July 2012 Volume 10 of the Invensys Critical Infrastructure and Security Practice (CISP) newsletter is a focus on NERC CIP information.    It’s important that power plants and utilities understand how this one standard impacts them.  We believe the trends and best practices that can be taken from a solid NERC CIP compliance program helps all our clients.     

The Invensys Critical Infrastructure and Security Practice has the skills and the resources to help you or your clients no matter what industry.    Cyber security is so much more than Firewalls and Antivirus.   We can help cut through the Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD).   We are structured to help you with your entire Cyber Security program.

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