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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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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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