In-brief: the Panama-based law firm at the center of a massive data leak said that more than 11 million documents were taken from his firm by “hackers” and defended its reputation and practices.
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Massive Breach at Law Firm Exposes Shell Companies
In-brief: A massive leak of sensitive client data from a Panama-based law firm, Mossack Fonseca, has sent shockwaves around the world: exposing shell companies and other tax havens set up by the wealthy, elected officials and celebrities.
Mystery: Info on 190 Million Voters Exposed
In-brief: A security researcher discovered a database containing information on 190 million voters. But whose data is it?
Splinternet? Many Paths In Wake of Safe Harbor Ruling – None Easy
In-brief: An EU Court’s ruling invalidating a 15 year old safe harbor agreement between the US and EU leaves companies with a myriad of choices about how to respond – none of them good.
Opinion: The Security Case for Software Defined Networking
In-brief: Recent news events underscore the threat that companies face from inadequately protected internal network assets. Cisco’s Scott Harrell argues that the adoption of software-defined networking may provide a powerful new tool to halt hackers ability to move within compromised networks.