GAO: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be Encouraged
September 18, 2012 - Threats to the security of mobile devices and the information they store and process have been increasing significantly. For example, the number of variants of malicious software, known as "malware," aimed at mobile devices has reportedly risen from about 14,000 to 40,000 or about 185 percent in less than a year.
Who Polices The Fraud And Security Managers?
September 13, 2012 - Following the recent high profile cases of senior fraud and online security managers being caught up with fraudulent activity, UKFraud’s Special Interest Group (SIG) for Corporate Fraud Prevention has drawn up a new set of benchmarks which will help organisations identify the signs that something is awry. The SIG also outlines the most effective strategies for countering these risks.
E-crime costs UK retailers £205m a year - BRC
August 22, 2012 - With e-commerce booming, the government and police must take the associated multi-million pound criminal threat more seriously, says the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
GAO: EPA Needs to Resolve Information Security Weaknesses
August 20, 2012 - The GAO has found that although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken steps to safeguard the information and systems that support its mission, security control weaknesses pervaded its systems and networks, thereby jeopardizing the agency's ability to sufficiently protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information and systems.
CBA reaps the benefits of $1.1 billion technology upgrade programme
August 15, 2012 - Commonwealth Bank of Australia says it is beginning to reap the rewards of its $1.1 billion core banking modernisation programme, with a measurable increase in productivity contributing towards a $7.1 billion profit for the year ending 30 June.
Former Lloyds online security head pleads guilty to £2.46m fraud
August 8, 2012 - Lloyds' former head of fraud and security for digital banking has pleaded guilty in connection with a £2.46 million fraud.
US small businesses ditch banks over online fraud
August 6, 2012 - Around three quarters of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the US have fallen victim to online banking fraud and many are ditching their provider as a result, according to research from Guardian Analytics and Ponemon Institute.
Illegal Web Trade in Personal Information Soars
July 17, 2012 - Experian CreditExpert's identity web monitoring service reveals more than 12 million pieces of personal information traded online globally between January and April 2012.
