90% of unknown malware is delivered via the web

A new study of malware takes an unusual approach – instead of analyzing known malware, it analyzes the unknown malware that traditional defenses miss; and finds that 90% is delivered from the web rather than via emails. Source: Infosecurity Magazine

Laptop hosting patient data stolen from surgeon on vacation

A surgeon's laptop containing the personal information of patients was stolen while he was on vacation. Source: SC Magazine

Healthcare Security Improving But Still Needs Treatment

First quarter year-over-year data breach numbers declined in 2013, but data security black eyes still a symptom of healthcare's need for improved database security. Source: Dark Reading

Preparing for the new norm: 2013 Guarding against a data breach survey

With a slew of bad actors dispatching almost daily advanced attacks, organizations of all sizes must be prepared. Many respondents to this year's "Guarding Against a Data Breach" survey say they are. Source: SC Magazine

Security remains a top investment priority for IT amid mobile workplace evolution

As enterprises evolve to become more mobile and, in essence, geographically limitless, IT decision makers are continuing to grapple with reducing complexity and balancing investment against cost-cutting, but they are committed to addressing core IT challenges such as security threats. Source: Infosecurity Magazine

Desktops-As-A-Service Boost Security, But Beware

At RSA session, panelists argue that companies can better protect sensitive data and systems by using virtual desktop infrastructure, but warn that everything relies on the quality of the hypervisor. Source: Dark Reading