Last week’s DDoS attack was a massive, wide-scale shutdown/slowdown of many sites using the DNS provider Dyn, including Twitter, Spotify, Amazon, Netflix and more. That’s no small thing to worry about. As our world increasingly is becoming interconnected, so we are making our lives more and more susceptible to cyber attacks and the security concerns […]
Apple iPhone at the Center of a National Security Debate The ongoing debate between privacy and national security recently intensified. In early March, FBI Director James Comey and Apple’s top lawyer Bruce Sewell testified before the House Judiciary Committee. The hearing centered on the iPhone of Syed Farook, the gunman responsible for the San Bernardino […]
Corporate Risk Assessment and Cyber Security The importance of cyber security in corporate and international fields cannot be underestimated. Recent events prove that cyber security is a growing issue and Presidential candidates campaigning for the 2016 election should spend some time dwelling on this. Last year, the US Government suffered a major international security incident […]
Buying your gifts online? Check out these Holiday Safety Tips for Online Security As the end of the year approaches, more and more shoppers will scour the Internet, looking for deals and unique finds. With every passing year, an increasing number of people are choosing to purchase their holiday gifts from online retailers. Unsurprisingly, may […]
International Security Consulting Firm Reviews EMV Chip Card Technology What are EMV chip cards? EMV chip cards are easily distinguishable from traditional credit cards by the small metallic smart-chips embedded in the card’s front. IMG, a leading international security consulting firm, believes this chip offers users a substantial security improvement. The smart-chip permits the storage […]
Credit Card Fraud: An Overview According to the Economist, global credit card fraud losses totaled more than $10 billion in 2014. This is more than 3 times greater than the credit card fraud losses in 2003. Indeed, credit card fraud is so pervasive that a study found that more than 40% of American households have […]
International Security Update: Cyber attack on Sony Pictures On Nov 24th, the computer system of Sony Pictures was compromised by a sophisticated cyber attack. The firm’s employees were locked out of their computers, and much of the company’s data was stolen or erased. During the attack, an image was uploaded to company computers by a […]
The Five Most Important International Security News Stories of 2014 2014 was a dynamic year in international security. Although there were many security issues making the news this past year, five stories stand out in particular. The protective services specialists at IMG believe these five to be the most significant. This was based on two […]
2014 will bring a host of challenges to firms and international security professionals. The global security environment is a constantly changing landscape and requires continual adaptation. 2014 will present an array of threats and challenges to organizations across the globe. In response, IMG (http://www.theimg.com/), a long-established corporate security firm, has identified 5 international security challenges […]
The holiday season is an important time for many businesses, particularly retailers. Unfortunately, the season presents its own set of corporate security concerns. These range from employee theft, to cyber security, to the effects of blizzards on supply chain security. Additionally, the shift towards e-commerce is continuing to change the way firms protect customer transactions […]