August 2017 – Page 29 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:30:06 +0000

As viruses, malware, and online threats evolve, we have to strengthen the security perimeter of our computer and other digital devices. The latest version of Quick Heal has been built and improved significantly so that it can protect users from all types of threats, even the most destructive ones such…

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Independent Securiteam

August 20, 2017 admin

SSD Advisory – Polycom Memory Disclosure

Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:03:20 +0000

Vulnerability Summary The following advisory describe a Memory Disclosure vulnerability found in Polycom SoundPoint IP Telephone HTTPd server. Polycom is the leader in HD video conferencing, voice conferencing & telepresence enabling open, standards-based video collaboration. Increase the productivity of your phone calls and conference calls by making sure everyone can hear each other clearly and … Continue reading SSD Advisory – Polycom Memory Disclosure

Security Wired

August 19, 2017 admin

Charlottesville, HBO Hacks, and More Security News This Week

Credit to Author: WIRED Security| Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Charlottesville, HBO hacks, and more of the week’s top security news.

Independent MotherBoard Security

August 18, 2017 admin

Facebook Can’t Fix Our Political Divide With an Algorithm

Credit to Author: Ethan Chiel| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:49:47 +0000

Online platforms inadvertently helped create chaos in American politics, but Harvard researchers believe the solution must come from elsewhere.

ScadaICS Schneider

August 18, 2017 admin

The Great Solar Eclipse Reminds Us to Review Our Data Center Operations

Credit to Author: Patrick Donovan| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:00:02 +0000

On August 21st a total eclipse will pass across the USA for the first time since 1945, well before the word ‘data center’ was coined. Commentators are predicting huge traffic… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

August 18, 2017 admin

Shaping Tomorrow’s Mine

Credit to Author: Doug Warren| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:23:51 +0000

Mega Trends defining the Future of Mining, Minerals and Metals Today, we continue to see an increase in global consumption, as worldwide population growth together with upward trends in urbanization… Read more »

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Independent Krebs

August 18, 2017 admin

Carbon Emissions: Oversharing Bug Puts Security Vendor Back in Spotlight

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:38:57 +0000

Last week, security firm DirectDefense came under fire for over-hyping claims that Cb Response, a cybersecurity product sold by competitor Carbon Black, was leaking proprietary from customers who use it. Carbon Black responded that the bug identified by its competitor was a feature, and that customers were amply cautioned in advance about the potential privacy risks of using the feature. Now Carbon Black is warning that an internal review has revealed a wholly separate bug in Cb Response that could in fact result in certain customers unintentionally sharing sensitive files.

Security Sophos

August 18, 2017 admin

Reignite your firewall

Credit to Author: Barbara Hudson| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:06:34 +0000

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