August 2017 – Page 54 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:16:09 +0000

The fileless malware is a malware family that does not leave any trace of its infection in the affected file system. Also known as the ‘memory resident virus’, this type of malware hides in the registry and memory making it difficult for traditional antivirus software to identify the infection. However,…

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ComputerWorld Independent

August 8, 2017 admin

How Windows to Go can protect data for business travelers

Credit to Author: Jonathan Hassell| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0700

Often, Microsoft presents technological solutions to problems experienced by only a tiny percentage of its customer base. Windows to Go was like that — a nice solution to a problem that was virtually non-existent back when it was first released in 2011. Six years later, though, Microsoft is looking prescient, since its solution fits a new problem that a lot more people want solved.

What is Windows to Go? It’s a way to take a Windows installation with you on a USB thumb drive. You pop that thumb drive into any computer, boot from the USB, and your personalized installation of Windows — with all of your applications and files and access to corporate resources — is there. When finished, shut down, unplug the USB thumb drive, and away you go. It’s essentially portable Windows.

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Security Wired

August 7, 2017 admin

HBO Hackers Drop Ransom Note and More Game of Thrones Spoilers

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:52:28 +0000

The hackers plaguing the premium TV network have revealed their motive—and more Game of Thrones spoilers.

Independent MotherBoard Security

August 7, 2017 admin

People with Depression Tend to Post Darker Instagrams

Credit to Author: Kaleigh Rogers| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

A new study analyzes posts to look for clues of mental illness.

Independent MotherBoard Security

August 7, 2017 admin

Here Are the Citations for the Anti-Diversity Manifesto Circulating at Google

Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:09:57 +0000

A complete version of a Google engineer’s manifesto sheds new light on its controversial contents.

Security Wired

August 7, 2017 admin

Army Bans DJI Drones, Citing Security Concerns

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:40:09 +0000

One of the most popular drone brands is too big a security risk for the Army, at least for now.

Independent Securiteam

August 7, 2017 admin

SSD Advisory – Synology Photo Station Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 05:23:22 +0000

Vulnerability Summary The following advisory describes a Remote Code Execution found in Synology Photo Station versions 6.7.3-3432 and earlier / 6.3-2967 and earlier. Personal Photo Station is an online photo album with blog owned and managed by a DSM user. Synology NAS provides the home/photo folder for you to store photos and videos that you … Continue reading SSD Advisory – Synology Photo Station Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

MalwareBytes Security

August 7, 2017 admin

A week in security (July 31 – August 6)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:19:51 +0000

A compilation of security news and blog posts from the 31th of July to August 6th. We look at the events of BlackHat and DefCon, explore some new TrickBot tactics, delve into PowerShell commands and link some of the most notable security stories of the past week.

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