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Malware hidden in digitally signed executables can bypass AV protection

Researchers have shown that it’s possible to hide malicious code in digitally signed executables without invalidating the certificate, and execute this code – all …

To stop ransomware, opt for app graylisting and admin rights removal

CyberArk Labs tested over 23,000 ransomware samples from more than 30 prevalent malware families, including Cryptolocker, Petya and Locky, in order to better understand common …

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Businesses need to protect data, not just devices

As organizations embrace the digital transformation of their business, they are increasingly facing new security concerns. More companies are moving away from device-centric, …

Government IT pros overconfident in insider threat detection

An extensive study conducted by Dimensional Research evaluated the confidence of IT professionals regarding the efficacy of seven key security controls, which must be in place …

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Windows 10 Anniversary Update brings security improvements

Microsoft has scheduled the release of Windows 10 Anniversary Update for August 2. Aside from new and/or improved tools to aid with productivity, gaming, device set-up, and a …

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Bug in Chrome’s PDF reader allows arbitrary code execution

Vulnerabilities in software often arise from faulty implementations of elements developed by other code writers. Take for example CVE-2016-1681, the heap-based buffer overflow …

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Bug in Symantec’s anti-virus engine can lead to system compromise

Google Project Zero researcher Tavis Ormandy has unearthed a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the anti-virus engine powering Symantec’s endpoint security …

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How secure are the devices connecting to enterprise assets?

Most enterprises have accepted that its employees will use their own various, often mobile devices to access company assets, and have realized that the defined, more easily …

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Ransomware attacks escalate, companies largely unprepared

Ransomware attacks against endpoints have recently taken place against hospitals in the US and Germany. Attacks have increased in severity to the point that the FBI issued an …

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Subgraph OS: Open source, hardened OS that prioritizes security and anonymity

Subgraph, an open source security company based in Montreal, has published the alpha release of Subgraph OS, which is designed to with security, anonymity AND usability in …

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Linux security isn’t enough to stop data breaches

There is a difference between the security of an operating system and the security of the data created, which is edited and manipulated by people and saved on the operating …

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McAfee uses web beacons that can be used to track and serve advertising to users

A test of seven OEM laptops running Windows has shown consistent privacy and security issues, including an interesting revelation that the McAfee Antivirus running on six of …

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