software

How secure are open source libraries?

May 21, 2020

Seven in 10 applications have a security flaw in an open source library, highlighting how use of open source can introduce flaws, increase risk, and add to security debt, a …

Chrome 83: Enhanced Safe Browsing, Secure DNS, a Safety Check

May 20, 2020

Google has released version 83 of it’s popular Chrome web browser, which includes new security and privacy features and fixes for security issues. Chrome 83: New and …

New software enables existing sensors to detect ransomware

May 15, 2020

Engineers from SMU’s Darwin Deason Institute for Cybersecurity have developed software to detect ransomware attacks before attackers can inflict catastrophic damage. …

Have you updated SaltStack Salt? Attacks are underway!

May 11, 2020

Have you updated your SaltStack Salt “masters” and made them inaccessible over the internet – or at least restricted access to them? Even though F-Secure …

Software vulnerabilities sometimes first announced on social media

May 7, 2020

Software vulnerabilities are more likely to be discussed on social media before they’re revealed on a government reporting site, a practice that could pose a national …

Which video call apps should you use if you care about privacy?

April 28, 2020

To help individuals and organizations choose video call apps that suit their needs and their risk appetite, Mozilla has released a new “Privacy Not Included” …

Avast Secure Browser for Android released, includes a built-in VPN

April 8, 2020

Avast has released an Android version of Avast Secure Browser to extend its platform support beyond Windows and Mac on desktop to mobile. Avast Secure Browser for Android …

Cybersecurity during the pandemic: Try these security solutions for free!

April 8, 2020

In order to help global organizations of all sizes address cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of vendors provide free (time-limited) access to their …

Qualys VMDR: Discover, prioritize, and patch critical vulnerabilities in real time

April 7, 2020

In this podcast, Prateek Bhajanka, VP of Product Management, Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response at Qualys, discusses how you can significantly accelerate an …

Best practices and challenges in adopting continuous software testing

April 2, 2020

Businesses must accelerate the shift to comprehensive continuous software testing in order to remain competitive, according to a report released by Capgemini and Broadcom. The …

While many migrate security tools to the cloud, concerns remain

March 27, 2020

While many companies are beginning to migrate security tools to the cloud, a significant number have concerns, a survey by Exabeam reveals. The survey highlights data privacy, …

Trend Micro fixes two actively exploited zero-days in enterprise products

March 18, 2020

Trend Micro has fixed two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in its Apex One and OfficeScan XG enterprise security products, and advises customers to update to the …