Ephraim Schwartz

Ephraim Schwartz

Ephraim Schwartz served as editor-at-large for InfoWorld for 12 years and is now a freelance writer who has covered every aspect of security. As a high-tech reporter for over 20 years Schwartz has written on a wide spectrum of security issues from court decisions and compliance regulations to government agency recommendations and self regulation. He has tackled such issues as tethered security in the cloud to personal security on cell phones. From Article 708 on continuity of backup power to government studies on securing cyberspace, Schwartz knows how government works and is not afraid to speak frankly as he did for many years on his popular Reality Check blog.
Prior to InfoWorld Schwartz was the editor-in-Chief of Laptop magazine, a national newsstand publication. Schwartz has also worked directly on government issues as an editor for a publicly-funded statewide association. In that capacity Schwartz served as a liaison to state and national agency officials. Schwartz will bring a fresh, honest approach to security rules and regulations.
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SEO Poisoning One of Most Dangerous Hacker Exploits in 2012

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in 12 Security Threats for 2012

My vote for the most dangerous hacker ploy in 2012 and beyond goes to search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning.

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Dec
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Using Social Networking to Vet Future Employees? You May Be Breaking the Law

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in Risk Management

Social networking sites are a goldmine for learning just about anything about anyone. But when it comes to potential employees, just because the information is out there doesn’t mean you can use it -- such an action could land you in a lot of hot water.

21
Dec
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Reveals Hack Attack by Chinese

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in General

The news that the Chamber of Commerce was hacked into by Chinese apparatchiks should come as a shock to no one. It was only recently we posted a blog concerning the Chinese hacking into both AT&T and Verizon networks by implanting eavesdropping technology into network equipment purchased by American companies overseas.

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Dec
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Millions in Losses Estimated as Credit, Debit and Gift Card Numbers Stolen

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in Endpoint Security

Four Romanian nationals were indicted this month following serial security breaches involving stolen data from more than 80,000 consumer credit, debit and gift cards over the course of four years.

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Dec
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Survey: Online Retailers Bigger Threat to Privacy than Government

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in General

According to the results of the 10th annual Digital Future Project study slated for release early next year, almost half of all Internet shoppers don’t trust online businesses to protect their privacy.