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Google Titan
Google offers free replacement for buggy Titan Security Keys

Misconfigured Bluetooth pairing protocols in Google’s Titan Security Keys may allow attackers to communicate with users’ security key or with the device their key …

person
Identity theft victims could lead us to accept more security-improving friction

Far too many individuals who have never been victims of identity theft and financial crimes don’t understand how devastating those are to victims. “There are many …

patch
Microsoft plugs wormable RDP flaw, new speculative execution side channel vulnerabilities

For May 2019 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released fixes for 79 vulnerabilities, 22 of which are deemed critical. Among the fixes is that for CVE-2019-0708, a …

idea
What does it take to be an infosec product strategist?

Choosing a security product that will best fit your organization’s needs is a challenge exacerbated by the “polluted, turbulent sea of ineffectual security …

Apple
Apple May 2019 security updates fix numerous issues

Another month, another batch of Apple security updates that users of the firm’s computers, phones, tablets, streaming devices and smart watches will be prompted to …

WhatsApp
WhatsApp flaw used to install spyware by simply calling the target

A security vulnerability in the popular Facebook-owned end-to-end encrypted messaging app WhatsApp allowed attackers to install spyware on smartphones without any user …

Microsoft SharePoint
SharePoint servers under attack through CVE-2019-0604

CVE-2019-0604, a critical vulnerability opening unpatched Microsoft SharePoint servers to attack, is being exploited by attackers to install a web shell. The web shell allows …

chess
What CISOs should focus on when deciding on a strategy

The effectiveness of an organization’s security strategy and implementation can sometimes be difficult to assess. Michael Hamilton, President and CISO of CI Security, …

Android Q
Android Q: Enhanced security for consumers and enterprises

The upcoming, newest version of Android – still only known as “Android Q” – will have many new and improved protections for user privacy. Google has …

WordPress
WordPress updates are digitally signed at last!

WordPress 5.2 is out and brings a number of functional improvements, but the great news for those who are worried about the security of their installation is the …

Cisco
Critical flaw allows attackers to take over Cisco Elastic Services Controllers

Cisco has patched a critical, remotely exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC), a popular enterprise software for managing …

cloud
Executing a multi-cloud strategy: Crawl, walk, run

Despite many challenges, enterprises are increasingly adopting cloud computing in an effort to become more agile, lower IT costs, and have the ability to scale. Most of those …

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