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The article looks at ways for enhancing data security of computer systems and mobile devices in 2017. Topics discussed include changing passwords regularly to mitigate risks of security breaches on online accounts in various websites, applying multifactor authentication tools to boost protection of online accounts, and keeping web browsers, operating system and applications updated.

The article reports that security alerts for enterprises have reached an overwhelming number due to the increase in security incidents, according to the McAfee Labs Threats Report released by computer security company Intel Security for December 2016. Topics covered include the continued increase of ransomware, the tendency for many security managers to feel overwhelmed by security alerts, and the majority of respondents using firewall logs as the top data source for detecting threats.

The article discusses how companies can boost their enterprise security program. Topics covered include the importance of cybersecurity to the successful operations of enterprises and the risks posed by cyberattacks to companies. Also mentioned are the different important ways to enhance the security defenses of firms.

The article reports on the improving trend concerning mobile malware development. Topics covered include the increase in computer infections rate based on the 2016 Intel Security McAfee Labs Threats Report and the detection of 42 million new malware in 2015. Also mentioned is the impact of the move of Google to launch a monthly patch cycle on Android mobile malware developers.

The article reports that according to recent threats report of McAfee Labs, macro malware are on the rise in third quarter of 2015. It mentions that North America is the top most target for the marco malware. It states that trend of file less malware is observed in 2015 which doesn't drop any files on a infected device and relies on memory resident code. It informs that mobile malware is increasing in 2015.

The article offers information on services provided by Linux distribution for forensic investigators CAINE (Computer Aided Investigative Environment). Topics discussed include applications and tools provided by CAINE to help investigators for computer security forensics, use of the CAINE 6.0 operating system to examine system memory, and also act as a tool for software firm Apple iOS backup data analysis. It mentions the use of autopsy as forensic browsing tool.

A slide show is presented that highlights some trends from the Hewlett-Packard 2013 Cyber Risk Report.

The article presents information on the studies from security vendors Kaspersky Lab Inc. and Sophos Ltd. which focus on the security events in 2013 and predict the trend for 2014. The studies highlight the continued risk from botnets including ZeroAccess botnet that was recently disrupted by U.S. lawmakers and Microsoft Corp. The use of exploit kits by hackers, and continued increase in mobile malware, were also discussed.

The article relates a speech by Shawn Henry, former executive director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In his speech, Henry warned that the nation is at war with cyber-hackers. He discusses the similarities between the physical and cyber-world crimes. He also asked hackers to join the government to fight cyber-security threats that endanger the computer security and infrastructure of the nation.