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On July 14, 2014
Cryptolocker: Learn how to avoid this intelligent malware.
Cryptolocker is an intelligent malware that encrypts user's files. A hacker charges a service fee for sending a code to the person who wants the fil ...
On April 4, 2014
How to ensure continuous compliance? Here are some suggestions.
On March 24, 2014
“Data Vulnerability Can Undo Years of Brand Equity”, this sums it all up.
I read this story today on Adweek and the article sums it all up in the paragraph below. When it comes to data security, most companies are doing nothing, meaning absolutely nothing. Omega ATC has been urging retailers to take some steps, at least the initial steps recommended to secure their dat ...
Read MoreOn March 12, 2014
PCI DSS 3.0 New requirements – Maintaining an inventory of system components in scope
This is a requirement for sub-control 2.4. Inventory of systems refer to all hardware and software, virtual or physical within the cardholder data environment (CDE). This essentially means a list of all the hardware and software used, their purpose in being in the CDE, what they are and why they ...
Read MoreOn February 26, 2014
Verizon 2014 PCI Compliance Report – Major revelations and suggestions
The 2014 Verizon report indicates that 9 out of 10 failed their PCI DSS baseline assessment. Here are some excerpts from the report:
- “Organizations that are breached tend to be less compliant with PCI DSS than the average of organizations in our resear ... Read More
