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NIST: In mobile authentication, think hardware, not software

Credit to Author: Evan Schuman| Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0700

Retail is in an awkward in-between stage when it comes to online security. In shifting their purchasing to online options, shoppers are using both desktop computers and mobile devices. Had they moved straight to mobile, authentication options would be numerous, including selfies and other biometric authentication such as fingerprints.

But the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is trying to bolster security and authentication on desktops and mobile devices. It was spurred to tackle its Multifactor Authentication for e-Commerce project because of the realization that increased security in the physical world (with such steps as cards with EMV chips) means that thieves are going to start to focus more on card-not-present transactions.

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Quick Heal to end support for version 2012 (v13.00), 2011 (v12.00) and earlier

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…

The post Quick Heal to end support for version 2012 (v13.00), 2011 (v12.00) and earlier appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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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

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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 »

The post The Great Solar Eclipse Reminds Us to Review Our Data Center Operations appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.

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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.

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