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

Pro-Assad forces are launching social engineering cyberattacks to compromise rebels, using one of the oldest tricks in the book.

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.

The American Bankers Association (ABA) releases four basic tips to stay more secure online

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.

More than 1,800 Minecraft passwords were stolen via phishing and not by hack, according to Mojang.

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

Nonprofits are at risk of malware and ransomware attacks, and need to be vigilant to identify and avoid these threats.

Blame the Internet of Things (IoT), because as more devices connect to the Internet, the more commonplace data breaches will be.

Sony is still struggling following its data breach in late 2014, as its computer systems are still not functioning normally.

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

More than 9 out of 10 companies are vulnerable to various cybersecurity risks related to insider threats.

Government contractor General Dynamics has seen an increase in cybersecurity to help defend against insider threats.

The Pentagon said classified data regarding its F-35 jet fighter remains secure.

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.

John McAfee says North Korea isn't behind cyberattack against Sony Pictures, but won't name names.

US states ask JPMorgan Chase to turn over data regarding its hack, as numerous investigations underway.

Insider threats aren't going away, and it doesn't matter if they are accidental incidents or planned attacks

Despite numerous high-profile cybersecurity breaches, companies still not taking cyber readiness as seriously as they should

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

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

Sony Pictures is still trying to recover from the GOP data breach that took place before Thanksgiving, and it remains a bump road.

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

Speaking during CES 2015, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai reported being a glass half-full kind of person, saying he doesn't expect an 'upheaval' from Hollywood.

Defector from North Korea says country's elite Bureau 121 hacking operation actually physically located in China.

Fired employee from Morgan Stanley for making off with data on 350,000 clients.

Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai condemns cyberattack that brought down Sony Pictures in late 2014.

Ouch! Hackers stole $5 million from the BitStamp bitcoin exchange.

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

It's possible the Guardians of Peace, the group that claimed responsibility for dropping Sony Pictures, still has access to SPE computers.

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

Companies are trying to learn from the SPE breach, increasing email security to prevent data breaches and theft, along with possible embarassment.

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

A reported Lizard Squad member handed off data from Sony Pictures to Guardians of Peace prior to major cyberattack.

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

Spooked by a major data breach caused by the Guardians of Peace, it looks like Sony Pictures has decided to embrace its cache of old BlackBerry phones.

North Korea denied hacking Sony Pictures, and cybersecurity experts believe insider threat posed huge risk to Sony Pictures.

Criminals used commercial software to conduct cyberespionage against targets in Israel and Europe, according to reports.

South Korea nuclear operator says it is still facing cyberattacks, but critical infrastructure reportedly safe.

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

The Japanese government isn't just worried about cyberattacks from China, as North Korea continues to develop its own cyber weapons.

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.

Companies should learn from Sony's major data breach, run cybersecurity audits, and improve when told there is more work left to be done.

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

As the United States remains puzzled regarding the Sony Pictures breach, let's not forget about the more important cyber issues at hand.

South Korea nuclear plants targeted by cyberattacks, with "non-critical" data stolen.