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, …
Product showcase: CIOs can optimize and secure hybrid IT environments with Runecast
As cybersecurity and regulatory compliance become the two largest concerns of corporate boards (Gartner, 2021), many organizations are adding cybersecurity experts …
Proactive software supply chain security becoming critical as threats rise
Anchore released its report of executive insights into managing enterprise software supply chain security practices. The Anchore 2022 Software Supply Chain Security Report …
Buy now, pay later fraud, romance and cryptocurrency schemes top the list of threats this year
Experian released its annual forecast, which reveals five fraud threats for the new year. With consumers continuing to take a digital-first approach to everything from …
How to achieve greater cyber resiliency
Spurred on by economic shutdowns, cyber criminals have become more cunning and brazen than ever before, executing ransomware attacks against organizations of all sizes across …
What’s in for mobile operators this year?
Nation states will ramp up mobile cyber attacks; hyperscalers will mimic Google and introduce powerful proprietary encryption protocols; and new edge clouds could make the …
DDoS protection and mitigation market to reach $6.7 billion by 2026
The global DDoS protection and mitigation market size is expected to grow from $3.3 billion in 2021 to $6.7 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.1% …
EU launches bug bounty programs for five open source solutions
The European Union is, once again, calling on bug hunters to delve into specific open source software and report bugs. This time around, the list of software that should be …
Beware of fake tax apps pushing malware
With the self-assessment tax deadline fast approaching in the UK, self-employed individuals will be looking to take advantage of the many apps that are on the market to help …
53% of medical devices have a known critical vulnerability
After a year of unprecedented ransomware attacks on hospitals and healthcare systems – and with healthcare now the #1 target for cybercriminals – critical medical device risks …
Strong security starts with the strengthening of the weakest link: passwords
Darren Siegel is a cyber security expert at Specops Software. He works as a lead IT engineer, helping organizations solve complex challenges within IT security. In this …
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