vulnerability
Tips to mitigate public-key cryptography risk in a quantum computing world
Quantum computing is poised to transform the industry over the next decade. With its promise of breakthrough speed and power, it’s easy to understand why there is so much hype …
Why the C-suite should focus on understanding cybersecurity and investing appropriately
Trend Micro has published a research revealing that persistently low IT/C-suite engagement may imperil investments and expose organizations to increased cyber risk. Over 90% …
Cisco plugs critical holes in small business routers
Cisco has patched 14 vulnerabilities affecting some of its Small Business RV Series routers, the worst of which may allow attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code …
Samba bug may allow code execution as root on Linux machines, NAS devices (CVE-2021-44142)
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2021-44142) in Samba, a widely used open source implementation of the Server Message Block (SMB) networking protocol, could allow attackers to …
How to measure security efforts and have your ideas approved
In this interview with Help Net Security, Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security & Trust Officer, Epiphany Systems, talks about the challenges security leaders must face when …
Rush to remote work left sysadmins struggling to keep businesses safe
Remotely announced the results of a survey that details the degree to which enterprises have been left vulnerable to disruption in the wake of the rush to remote work by …
Organizations neglecting Microsoft 365 cybersecurity features
Nearly half of organizations are not using the full set of features and applications available in Microsoft 365, a research from Ensono reveals. Most notably, many enterprises …
Why vulnerability scanners aren’t enough to prevent a ransomware attack on your business
Vulnerability scanners are still essential tools for defenders protecting enterprise and government networks. But given the rapidly increasing complexity of today’s …
Ransomware families becoming more sophisticated with newer attack methods
Ivanti, Cyber Security Works and Cyware announced a report which identified 32 new ransomware families in 2021, bringing the total to 157 and representing a 26% increase over …
Healthcare industry most common victim of third-party breaches last year
Black Kite released its annual Third-Party Breach Report, which examines the impact of third-party cyber breaches in 2021. Ransomware was the most common attack method behind …
PolKit vulnerability can give attackers root on many Linux distros (CVE-2021-4034)
A memory corruption vulnerability (CVE-2021-4034) in PolKit, a component used in major Linux distributions and some Unix-like operating systems, can be easily exploited by …
Open-source code: How to stay secure while moving fast
Open source has transformed the software world, tremendously reducing the cost of introducing new technology by enabling broad reuse across products and industries. However, …