April 2018 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: SSD / Noam Rathaus| Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:05:13 +0000

Vulnerability Summary A use after free vulnerability in AF_LLC allows local attackers to control the flow of code that the kernel executes, allowing them to cause it to run arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges. Vendor Response The vulnerability was reported to the Kernel Security, which asked us to contact the netdev team. A patch … Continue reading SSD Advisory – Linux AF_LLC Double Free

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How have network firewalls evolved?

April 30, 2018 admin Network Security, Security

Firewalls have become ubiquitous across the enterprise IT landscape because of their proven ability to stop bad traffic from entering corporate networks and protect a company’s most valuable assets. So how have firewalls evolved over the years and what are the latest trends in firewall security?

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Bold Ideas for Financing and Regulations to Close the Energy Gap

April 30, 2018 admin access to electricity, Access to Energy, energy financing, Energy Management/Energy Efficiency, Energy Regulations, finance, microgrid, Renewable energy, SDG7, Sustainability, sustainable development

Credit to Author: Emmanuel Lagarrigue| Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:57:58 +0000

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 calls for universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services by the year 2030. 1.1 billion people worldwide still have no… Read more »

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Machine aesthetics : a simple guide to pushbutton fashion!

April 30, 2018 admin automation and control, control panels, Food and Beverage, Machine and Process Management, machine builders, machines, OEMs, pushbutton

Credit to Author: Gregory Bouchery| Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:27:08 +0000

In previous articles, I’ve talk about the importance of aesthetics for the control interfaces of machines, how a pleasant to see control interface could ease your sales talk by providing… Read more »

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Spartacus ransomware: introduction to a strain of unsophisticated malware

April 30, 2018 admin malware, malware analysis, ransomware, Spartacus, Spartacus ransomware, Threat analysis

Credit to Author: Vasilios Hioureas| Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:40:09 +0000

Spartacus ransomware is a fairly new variant seen in 2018. We’ll walk you through the malware sample to analyze the code in detail, and help you learn how to get an obfuscated .NET sample into a readable state.

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Don’t just add the Security “S” to your Managed Services

April 30, 2018 admin Business, Endpoint, office365, Public Cloud, Security

Credit to Author: Ryan Delany| Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:22:25 +0000

Expanding and putting more focus on your current security offerings is a great way to find new business opportunities. Adding the “S” is the easy part; just ask any managed service provider that views security as just a “checkbox” and offers one of the cheaper or RMM-integrated security offerings without giving much thought to customers’…

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