Digital identity is coming of age as a way to enable COVID-19 contact tracing, crack down on payment fraud and much more, says Tony Craddock of the Emerging Payments Association.

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes cybersecurity firm McAfee's plans to again become a publicly traded company. Also featured: 'Zero trust' strategic insights and an IoT security flaw saga.

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis on why criminals continue to use darknet markets, despite the risks. Also featured: Hackers target Virgin Mobile KSA; coping with COVID-19 stress.

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they are increasingly destructive. What, then, should enterprises look for in a ransomware mitigation solution? Nasuni's John Bilotti and Barrie Kuza detail five key qualities to seek.

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes whether a leaked database compiled by a Chinese company should be a cause for serious concern. Also featured are discussions on vulnerability disclosure challenges and risks posed by using social media apps for payments.

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes how criminals keep finding new ways to make ransomware victims pay. Also featured: Preventing digital currency counterfeits; a proposed health data privacy framework.

The pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce and raised new concerns about the use of paper money. Jim Cunha of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston describes a collaborative research project with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to determine the feasibility of a digital alternative.

The secure access service edge model, or SASE, treats identity as the new perimeter, says Lee Dolsen Singapore-based chief architect for Zscaler in the Asia Pacific region, who offers implementation insights.

The eHealth Initiative and the Center for Democracy and Technology are seeking feedback on their draft privacy framework that addresses gaps in legal protections for consumer health data falling outside of HIPAA's regulatory umbrella, says eHI CEO Jennifer Covich Bordenick.

Recent hacking incidents, including one targeting Twitter, are raising awareness of the importance of privileged access management, says David Boda, group head of information security for Camelot Group, operator of the U.K. National Lottery. He describes PAM best practices.