Intel releases Spectre 2 microcode updates for Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, Skylake
Intel has released to OEMs a new set of Spectre firmware updates. They include microcode for Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, and Skylake processors. “This represents our 6th, …
What if defenders could see the future? Many clues are out there
Malware sophistication is increasing as adversaries begin to weaponize cloud services and evade detection through encryption, used as a tool to conceal command-and-control …
How organizations are confronting escalating third-party cyber risk
Based on in-depth interviews with security executives from 30 participating organizations across multiple industries, RiskRecon revealed how companies are managing the …
BEC scammers actively targeting Fortune 500 companies
Nigerian scammers are targeting Fortune 500 companies, and have already stolen millions of dollars from some of them, IBM Security researchers have found. Their strategy is …
To prevent data breaches, AWS offers S3 bucket permissions check to all users
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that all customers can now freely check whether their S3 buckets are leaking stored data. “Previously available only to Business …
Poor communication between CEOs and technical officers leads to misalignment
A misalignment between CEOs and technical officers is weakening enterprise cybersecurity postures, according to Centrify. CEOs are incorrectly focused on malware, creating …
Afraid of AI? We should be
Not (yet!) of a sentient digital entity that could turn rogue and cause the end of mankind, but the exploitation of artificial intelligence and machine learning for nefarious …
Whitepaper: What is GDPR and what does your organisation need to do to comply?
This whitepaper is no longer available. On May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation will bring sweeping changes to data security in the European Union. If your …
Even with cloud providers implementing defenses, glaring weaknesses remain
A new report from RedLock offers a look at the threats and vulnerabilities that continue to mount in public cloud computing environments. Account compromises keep rising Poor …
The advent of GDPR could fuel extortion attempts by criminals
The number of exploit kit attacks is, slowly but surely, going down, and malware peddlers are turning towards more reliable tactics such as spam, phishing, and targeting …
Hack In The Box announces keynote speakers for 2018 Amsterdam event
Hack In The Box Security Conference (HITBSecConf) is returning to Amsterdam in April this year with more than 70 speakers who will take to stage. This year’s marks the 9th …
What types of hospitals experience data breaches?
An estimated 16 million patient records were stolen in the United States in 2016, and last summer the British health system was crippled by a ransomware attack. While we know …
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