Humans Are Bad at Risk Assessment, and Other Stories
Risk management is not one of humanity's strong points, but we can learn some lessons from our own real life experiences to apply
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Dennis Fisher
Editor in ChiefDennis Fisher is an award-winning journalist who has been covering information security and privacy since 2000.
He is one of the co-founders of Threatpost and previously wrote for TechTarget and eWeek, when magazines were still a thing that existed. Dennis enjoys finding the stories behind the headlines and digging into the motivations and thinking of both defenders and attackers. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Improper Bostonian, Harvard Business School’s Working Knowledge, and most of his kids’ English papers.
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Featured Articles
Software Has Eaten the World But There’s Still Hope
As software systems have become ever more complex, the opportunity for security researchers to show their value has grown, as
Digging Into FIN7’s Latest Tools and Tactics
FIN7 is a highly active and capable cybercrime group also known as Carbanak that has been evolving and using its own tools such as
Trio of Bugs in D-Link Routers Allows Device Takeover
A researcher has found three flaws in some D-Link wireless routers that can allow an attacker full control of an affected device.
Apple Puts Privacy and Security Out Front
Apple has launched a new privacy portal that details the company's security and privacy tools and allows users to download a copy of their personal data.
DisruptOps Aims to Automate Cloud Security
A new SaaS firm is working to automate the security and operational aspects of cloud computing to take the burden off enterprises.
Tech Companies Push Back Against Australia’s Crypto Backdoor Bill
Apple, Cisco, Mozilla, and other tech providers say a proposed law in Australia to force backdoors in encrypted services would weaken security for everyone.
Android Trojan Imitates Google Play Store
Cisco Talos researchers have discovered an Android trojan called GPlayed that mimics the Google Play store and can morph once it's installed.