Roman is the former News Writer for Information Security Media Group. Having worked for multiple publications at The College of New Jersey, including the College's newspaper "The Signal" and alumni magazine, Roman has experience in journalism, copy editing and communications.
Anthem Inc. now confirms that the health insurer's recent data breach compromised a database containing personal information on 78.8 million individuals, with information on millions potentially stolen.
The risk that hackers could target cloud-based file-sharing services must not be overlooked, security experts warn. Learn about the areas of concern, and how they can be addressed.
Efforts to mitigate cybersecurity and privacy risks involving automobiles continue to gain traction. A new report articulates the challenges, and federal legislation to address key issues is pending.
News that health insurer Anthem Inc. suffered a massive breach after hackers gained access to a corporate database illustrates yet again the healthcare sector's vulnerability. This infographic takes an updated look at the top five health data breaches.
Target Corp. has replaced its "interim" CIO, who was named to the post last year following its massive 2013 data breach that compromised 40 million credit card numbers and exposed personal details on 70 million customers.
The FBI has issued an alert about a "Business E-mail Compromise" fraud scam targeting businesses that regularly make wire transfers to foreign companies. Experts offer mitigation insights.
A third member of an international hacking ring has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in conspiring to break into computer networks of technology companies, including Microsoft, to steal intellectual property.
In the aftermath of a payment card breach, as fraudsters race to exploit the stolen information, card issuers and affected customers take steps to mitigate risks. Here's a look at the lifecycle of a payment card breach from three perspectives.
Last year, a number of application vulnerabilities led to compromises of many organizations' systems, serving as an important reminder that application security is vital to any breach prevention effort. Here, experts offer four app security tips.
A group of about 20 state attorneys general has sent a letter to JPMorgan Chase demanding the bank reveal far more details about its breach last year that exposed information related to 76 million households and 7 million small businesses.
American Airlines reports that unauthorized individuals obtained usernames and passwords from third-party sources to access a limited number of its customers' frequent flier program accounts. United Airlines was recently hit by a similar scheme.
The U.S. migration from magnetic-stripe payment cards to EMV-compliant cards is in full swing, thanks in part to massive breaches at retailers. This infographic offers a timeline of progress in implementing this new technology.
U.S. Central Command's Twitter and YouTube accounts were hacked Jan. 12, reportedly by ISIS sympathizers. The account compromises came the same day President Obama proposed new cybersecurity measures, including a national breach notification law.
European Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp is back online following a temporary suspension of services after some of its operational wallets were compromised, resulting in the theft of 19,000 Bitcoins worth more than $5 million.
Online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos has reached a settlement with nine state attorneys general over a 2012 data breach that exposed the personal details of more than 24 million customers.
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