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Biometrics Are Coming & So Are Security Concerns
Could these advanced technologies be putting user data at risk?
How to Protect Industrial Control Systems from State-Sponsored Hackers
US-CERT recently issued an alert about Russian threat activity against infrastructure sectors. Is there a way to fight back?
The Role of KPIs in Incident Response
Using KPIs can have a positive impact on the tactical and strategic functions of a security operations program.
Why We Need Privacy Solutions That Scale Across Borders
New privacy solutions are becoming scalable, smarter, and easier to address compliance across industries and geographies.
How GDPR Forces Marketers to Rethink Data & Security
The European regulation is making marketing technology companies re-examine their security, and that's a good thing.
Federal Agency Data Under Siege
Seventy-one percent of IT security professionals in US federal agencies have reported breaches in their organizations.
The Good, the Bad & the Disruptive: Bots on the Wild, Wild Web
Not all bots are bad -- some are downright helpful -- so you can't block them entirely.
Microsegmentation: Strong Security in Small Packages
A deep dive into how organizations can effectively devise and implement microsegmentation in a software-defined networking data center.
Stopping Cyber Madness: Why the Private Sector Must Lead the Fight
The government's ability to help secure the Internet will be limited given the light speed of the Internet versus the slower pace of government. That's why stopping the madness begins with the private sector.
Hack Back: An Eye for an Eye Could Make You Blind
Attackers have had almost zero consequences or cost for stealing data from innocent victims. But what if we could hack their wallets, not their systems?
Pairing Policy & Technology: BYOD That Works for Your Enterprise
An intelligent security policy coupled with the right technology can set you up for success with BYOD.
20 Ways to Increase the Efficiency of the Incident Response Workflow
Despite all the good intentions of some great security teams, we are still living in a "cut-and-paste" incident management world.
Serverless Architectures: A Paradigm Shift in Application Security
"Serverless" forces software architects and developers to approach security by building it in rather than bolting it on. But there is a downside.
Protect Yourself from Online Fraud This Tax Season
Use these tips to stay safe online during everyone's least-favorite time of the year.
Stripping the Attacker Naked
How cyber threat intelligence can help you gain a better understanding of the enemy and why that gives security teams the upper hand.
How to Build a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
Being hit by a cyberattack is going to be painful. But it can be less painful if you're prepared, and these best practices can help.
How Security Can Bridge the Chasm with Development
Enhancing the relationships between security and engineering is crucial for improving software security. These six steps will bring your teams together.
Active Cyber Defense Is an Opportunity, Not a Threat
If honest citizens can be tracked online with cookies and beacons that share where we are and what we are doing, then why should security professionals restrict their ability to hack attackers?
3 Security Measures That Can Actually Be Measured
The massive budgets devoted to cybersecurity need to come with better metrics.
Is Security Accelerating Your Business?
With an ever-growing list of security and compliance requirements, security can hinder or slow business initiatives. Is your security department stuck in slow gear or can it go faster?
The Cybersecurity Mandates Keep On Coming
There's a good reason for the proliferation of mandates like the one in New York state, but companies may struggle to answer this question: "Are we in compliance?"
Deconstructing the DOJ Iranian Hacking Indictment
The alleged attackers used fairly simple tools, techniques and procedures to compromise a new victim organization on an almost weekly basis for over five years.
How Measuring Security for Risk & ROI Can Empower CISOs
For the vast majority of business decisions, organizations seek metrics-driven proof. Why is cybersecurity the exception?
Automating Ethics for Cybersecurity
Having a code of ethics and enforcing it are two different things.
UVA Defeats UMBC, in Stunning Upset
In first trip to Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, University of Virginia's Cyber Defense Team defeats reigning national champs from University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
780 Days in the Life of a Computer Worm
This is a story of a worm, from the time it was coded and deployed onto the Internet. It is narrated by the worm in the first person.
Privacy: Do We Need a National Data Breach Disclosure Law?
Some say we need a more consistent approach, while others worry a national law might supersede and water down some state laws already on the books.
The Overlooked Problem of 'N-Day' Vulnerabilities
N-days -- or known vulnerabilities -- are a goldmine for attackers of industrial control systems. It's time for a new defense strategy.
Looking Back to Look Ahead: Cyber Threat Trends to Watch
Data from the fourth quarter of last year shows the state of application exploits, malicious software, and botnets.
Is Application Security Dead?
The nature of the field has changed greatly because of the move to the cloud and enterprise digital transformation.
5 Ways to Get Ready for Public Cloud Deployment
Syncing security and product development early is now a "must do."
SOC in Translation: 4 Common Phrases & Why They Raise Flags
By keeping an ear out for out for catchphrases like "Just ask Stu" or "I've got a bad feeling about this," CISOs can overcome the barriers that get between business leaders and their security teams.
How Serverless Computing Reshapes Security
The new division of responsibility moves some security concerns off a business's plate while changing priorities for other risks.
Critical Infrastructure: Stop Whistling Past the Cyber Graveyard
An open letter to former colleagues in Homeland Security, peers in private sector cybersecurity firms, those who own and operate critical systems, academics, and politicians.
The Case for Integrating Physical Security & Cybersecurity
Aggregating threat intel from external data sources is no longer enough. You must look inside and outside your traditional knowledge base for the best way to defend against attacks.
A Data Protection Officer's Guide to the GDPR Galaxy
Impending deadline got you freaking out? These five tips might help you calm down, at least a little.
The Containerization of Artificial Intelligence
AI automates repetitive tasks and alleviates mundane functions that often haunt decision makers. But it's still not a sure substitute for security best practices.
Online Ads vs. Security: An Invisible War
Why visiting one website is like visiting 50, and how you can fight back against malvertisers.
Voice-Operated Devices, Enterprise Security & the 'Big Truck' Attack
The problem with having smart speakers and digital assistants in the workplace is akin to having a secure computer inside your office while its wireless keyboard is left outside for everyone to use.
Segmentation: The Neglected (Yet Essential) Control
Failure to deploy measures to contain unauthorized intruders is a recipe for digital disaster.
A Secure Enterprise Starts with a Cyber-Aware Staff
An attack doesn't have to be super high-tech to cause a lot of damage. Make sure your employees know how to spot an old-fashioned phishing campaign.
Google 'Distrust Dates' Are Coming Fast
All the tools are in place for the migration of SSL digital certificates on a scale that is unprecedented for the certificate authority industry. Are you ready?
What's the C-Suite Doing About Mobile Security?
While most companies have security infrastructure for on-premises servers, networks, and endpoints, too many are ignoring mobile security. They'd better get moving.
Disappearing Act: Dark Reading Caption Contest Winners
A standout field with hysterical puns about security policies, Meltdown, Amazon Web Services, and the right to be forgotten. And the winner is …
IoT Product Safety: If It Appears Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is
Proposed new connected-product repair laws will provide hackers with more tools to make our lives less secure.
DevSecOps: The Importance of Building Security from the Beginning
Here are four important areas to tackle in order to master DevSecOps: code, privacy, predictability, and people.
Putting the S in SDLC: Do You Know Where Your Data Is?
Data represents the ultimate attack surface. Avoid major data breaches (and splashy headlines) by keeping track of where your data is.
Cybersecurity Gets Added to the M&A Lexicon
Threat intelligence data can give a clear picture of an acquisition target that could make or break a deal.
Privilege Abuse Attacks: 4 Common Scenarios
It doesn't matter if the threat comes from a disgruntled ex-employee or an insider anticipating financial gain, privilege abuse patterns are pretty much the same, and they're easy to avoid.
Why Security-Driven Companies Are More Successful
Software Security Masters are better at handling application development security and show much higher growth than their peers. Here's how to become one.
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CVE-2017-0290
Published: 2017-05-09
NScript in mpengine in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine with Engine Version before 1.1.13704.0, as used in Windows Defender and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (type confusion and application crash) via crafted JavaScript code within ...
CVE-2016-10369NScript in mpengine in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine with Engine Version before 1.1.13704.0, as used in Windows Defender and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (type confusion and application crash) via crafted JavaScript code within ...
Published: 2017-05-08
unixsocket.c in lxterminal through 0.3.0 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (preventing terminal launch), or possibly have other impact (bypassing terminal access control).
CVE-2016-8202unixsocket.c in lxterminal through 0.3.0 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (preventing terminal launch), or possibly have other impact (bypassing terminal access control).
Published: 2017-05-08
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) releases earlier than v7.4.1d and v8.0.1b could allow an authenticated attacker to elevate the privileges of user accounts accessing the system via command line interface. With affected version...
CVE-2016-8209A privilege escalation vulnerability in Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) releases earlier than v7.4.1d and v8.0.1b could allow an authenticated attacker to elevate the privileges of user accounts accessing the system via command line interface. With affected version...
Published: 2017-05-08
Improper checks for unusual or exceptional conditions in Brocade NetIron 05.8.00 and later releases up to and including 06.1.00, when the Management Module is continuously scanned on port 22, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reload) of the management module.
CVE-2017-0890Improper checks for unusual or exceptional conditions in Brocade NetIron 05.8.00 and later releases up to and including 06.1.00, when the Management Module is continuously scanned on port 22, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reload) of the management module.
Published: 2017-05-08
Nextcloud Server before 11.0.3 is vulnerable to an inadequate escaping leading to a XSS vulnerability in the search module. To be exploitable a user has to write or paste malicious content into the search dialogue.
Nextcloud Server before 11.0.3 is vulnerable to an inadequate escaping leading to a XSS vulnerability in the search module. To be exploitable a user has to write or paste malicious content into the search dialogue.
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