February 2019 – Page 6 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Gregg Keizer| Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:28:00 -0800

Microsoft’s Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service is now available for PCs running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

The decision to add devices powered by those operating systems was first announced a year ago. At the time, Microsoft said ATP’s Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) functionality would be available for the older OSes by summer 2018.

Windows Defender ATP is a service that detects ongoing attacks on corporate networks, then follows up to investigate the attack or breach and provides response recommendations and attack remediation. Software baked into Windows 10 detects attacks, while a central management console allows IT administrators to monitor the status of covered devices and react if necessary. Adding the EDR client software to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 PCs gives enterprise IT the same visibility into those machines as it has had into Windows 10 systems.

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Security Sophos

February 25, 2019 admin

Providing context to Zero Trust and Microsoft Intune with Sophos Mobile Security

Credit to Author: Matt Cooke| Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:00:25 +0000

The corporate network perimeter defensive line no longer exists. With increased attack sophistication and insider threats, organizations can’t guarantee that everything on the inside of their network can be trusted. This is the principle of Zero Trust architecture. These days, organizations need to build controls immediately around the individual data assets, wherever they reside. Administrators […]<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/XjVD_dGJXyQ” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Security Sophos

February 25, 2019 admin

Providing context to Zero Trust and Microsoft Intune with Sophos Mobile Control

Credit to Author: Matt Cooke| Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:00:25 +0000

The corporate network perimeter defensive line no longer exists. With increased attack sophistication and insider threats, organizations can’t guarantee that everything on the inside of their network can be trusted. This is the principle of Zero Trust architecture. These days, organizations need to build controls immediately around the individual data assets, wherever they reside. Administrators […]<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/KdKRyMB9Bck” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Kaspersky Security

February 25, 2019 admin

Trojans stealing porn site accounts

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:52:43 +0000

Adult websites are often seen as a security threat, but few know that Trojans could be after their porn site accounts.

ScadaICS Schneider

February 24, 2019 admin

The Industrial IoT is revolutionising Industry and Construction Management

Credit to Author: Atin Chhabra| Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2019 07:22:26 +0000

Globally, we are witnessing a new wave of development, propelled by technology and efficient human understanding. An exciting and prominent technological concept that’s at the forefront of this rapid innovation… Read more »

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Independent Krebs

February 23, 2019 admin

Payroll Provider Gives Extortionists a Payday

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:16:06 +0000

Payroll software provider Apex Human Capital Management suffered a ransomware attack this week that severed payroll management services for hundreds of the company’s customers for nearly three days. Faced with the threat of an extended outage, Apex chose to pay the ransom demand and begin the process of restoring service to customers.

Security Wired

February 23, 2019 admin