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Even though some companies are improving cybersecurity, they must find newer and more innovative ways to fight cyberattacks.

Enterprise companies and healthcare companies must expect cyberattacks, and prepare the best they can for these issues.

To help fight fraud, Visa will create program that allows the company to track smartphone locations.

The United States wants to streamline cyber-related issues with its new cybersecurity center.

Trying to keep users and companies safe from cyberattacks proving difficult, and more data breaches are likely.

President Obama is seeking upwards of $14 billion to help boost the country's cybersecurity infrastructure.

Cybercriminals compromise business website and demand $50,000 ransom so databases can be decrypted.

To better understand cybersecurity threats, business leaders must become more computer literate, Israeli security expert notes.

Dennis Rodman doesn't believe North Korea is responsible for the Sony Pictures data breach.

Companies must be ready for a number of cyberattack scenarios, including if a breach does occur.

Uh-oh... it appears hackers are now looking to compromise fuel tank gauges.

The Lizard Squad says it wasn't hacked, and someone intentionally released customer passwords for its DDoS service.

Cybersecurity is a major problem for companies, and they have a lot of hurdles to overcome for success.

Cybersecurity experts claim 2014 was the year of the data breach, but despite increased awareness and more spending, major breaches should continue in 2015.

Almost all weapons systems tested by the US military in 2014 faced "significant vulnerabilities" from cyberattacks.

Cybercriminals always are looking for software to exploit, and as Java becomes more secure, there are a number of growing attacks against Silverlight.

The Lizard Squad wants customers to pay to use its DDoS attack service - but it was recently hacked.

Reckless employees are giving IT security experts fits with their reckless behavior.

United is investigating fraudulent activity detected on several MileagePlus member accounts.

The US denies it crippled the North Korean Internet infrastructure, but it can happen again, as security is rather dismal.

Ransomware cyberattacks continue to plague businesses and corporations, as social engineering remains successful tactic.

Cybersecurity expert recommends companies avoid a slippery-slope, and improve security rather than try to retaliate against criminals

The Anonymous hacker group plans to target Islamic extremist groups connected with the terror attacks in France, group publicly states.

The North Korean Bureau 121 continues to expand its workforce, and now has a reported 6,000 members.

Sony Pictures is on the road to recovery, and cost of data breach is less than published estimates, Sony Pictures' CEO says.

Companies may think about hacking back against cybercriminals, but is a slippery slope, according to cybersecurity experts.

Cybersecurity companies are outlining additional details about the sophisticated Regin spyware malware, but no one has a complete picture just yet.

The number of cyberattacks against retailers dropped in 2014, but millions of records still were compromised in high-profile data breaches.

Malware threats will continue to put pressure on end-users and businesses, as cybersecurity threats evolve at rapid pace.

South Korean mobile Internet users face threat of malware when trying to download "The Interview"

Some cybersecurity experts might blame insider threat attacks against Sony Pictures, but the FBI continues to accuse North Korea.

Hackers have expanded their targets, and have sent threats to media organizations, though it remains unknown which companies could have been targeted.

A 22-year-old reported Lizard Squad member was arrested for fraud and other offenses.

The growing threat of cyberespionage and state-sponsored cyberattacks will only continue in 2015, cyber experts note.

Following the devastating data breach suffered by Sony Pictures, the US government warns similar attacks could be successful.

North Korea's secretive Bureau 121 is scarier than originally perceived by western cybersecurity experts - and the threat is only growing.

Hackers compromised a German factory and caused "massive damage" to a factory furnace, reports indicate.

The South Korean government wants cooperation from China as it begins an investigation into a nuclear facilities data breach.

Sony is hiring a director for the Director of Vulnerability Management Engineering position, if you're interested and qualified.

Sony has been asked to provide details regarding its data breach, as top congressional Democrat, Rep. Cummings, wants answers.

Staples reveals 1.6 million customers at risk of data breach following incident earlier in the year.

North Koreans likely have no idea Sony Pictures has been humiliated over a movie.

Cybersecurity specialist says best course of action to retaliate against North Korea: don't do anything.

Allies of the ISIS terrorist group fighting in Syria and Iraq are reportedly launching cyberattacks.

Malware data breaches hitting companies is unfortunately rather common these days, recent survey finds.

The devastating cyberattack that hit Sony will likely end up being the costliest suffered by a U.S. company, as lost dollars continue to pile up.

North Korean hackers, likely with outside help, compromised Sony... and could have their sights set on other US targets in the future.

Cybercriminals that compromise companies and steal large amounts of consumer financial information are trying to find new avenues to cash out quickly.

Leaving no stone left unturned, hackers are increasingly targeting PoS vendors.

The hackers that compromised Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have offered to spare employees, if they email their name and business title.