Prague, 1998: The story of a breakthrough technology
Credit to Author: Eugene Kaspersky| Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:17:56 +0000
How one of the key technologies behind the Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus engine came to be.
Read MoreComputer Security Articles
RSS Reader for Computer Security Articles
Author: admin
Android security: Analysis, advice, and next-level knowledge
Credit to Author: JR Raphael| Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:00:00 -0700
It’s tough to talk about Android security without venturing into sensational terrain.
A large part of that is due to the simple fact that the forces driving most Android security coverage are companies that make their money by selling Android security software — and thus companies with strong interests in pushing the narrative that every Android phone is on the perpetual brink of grave, unfathomable danger. Plus, let’s face it: A headline about 70 gazillion Android phones being vulnerable to the MegaMonsterSkullCrusher Virus is far more enticing than one explaining the nuanced realities of Android security.
In actuality, though, Android security is a complex beast — one with multiple layers in place to protect you and one that almost never warrants an alarmist attitude. I’ve been covering Android security closely since the platform’s earliest days, and I’ve busted more myths and called out more shameless publicity stunts than I can even count at this point.
LifeLock Bug Exposed Millions of Customer Email Addresses
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:20:46 +0000
Identity theft protection firm LifeLock — a company that’s built a name for itself based on the promise of helping consumers protect their identities online — may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers. The company just fixed a vulnerability on its Web site that allowed anyone with a Web browser to index email addresses associated with millions of customer accounts, or to unsubscribe users from all communications from the company. The upshot of this weakness is that cyber criminals could harvest the data and use it in targeted phishing campaigns that spoof LifeLock’s brand. Of course, phishers could spam the entire world looking for LifeLock customers without the aid of this flaw, but nevertheless the design of the company’s site suggests that whoever put it together lacked a basic understanding of Web site authentication and security. The upshot of this weakness is that cyber criminals could harvest the data and use it in targeted phishing campaigns that spoof LifeLock’s brand. Of course, phishers could spam the entire world looking for LifeLock customers without the aid of this flaw, but nevertheless the design of the company’s site suggests that whoever put it together it lacked a basic understanding of authentication and security.
Read MorePreparing for Shadow OT: A Hospital Case Study
Credit to Author: William “Bill” Malik (CISA VP Infrastructure Strategies)| Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:09:51 +0000
The convergence of IT and OT is happening more rapidly than IT expects. Once upon a time, IT was so expensive that enterprises built entire departments to prioritize spending and efficiently manage those costly investments. Now, IT is so inexpensive that any individual who wants IT can buy it (or rent it). This is “Shadow…
The post Preparing for Shadow OT: A Hospital Case Study appeared first on .
Read MoreThe dangers of arc flash and how to protect against them
Credit to Author: Tarek Boumegoura| Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:00:48 +0000
According to the Occupational Health & Safety Association (OSHA), 5 to 10 arc flash events occur per day in the U.S., with most of these resulting in injuries and some being… Read more »
The post The dangers of arc flash and how to protect against them appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreFood and Beverage Smart Supply Chains Drive Profits and Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Credit to Author: Michael Jamieson| Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:00:09 +0000
According to the United Nations, food production will need to grow by as much as 70% by 2050 in order to feed the 9.7 billion people that are expected to… Read more »
The post Food and Beverage Smart Supply Chains Drive Profits and Ensure Regulatory Compliance appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.
Read MoreEquifax’s Security Overhaul, a Year After Its Epic Breach
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000
Nearly a year after hackers stole the personal data of 147 million people from Equifax, the company details how it’s overhauling security.
Read MoreTrojans: What’s the real deal?
Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:40:47 +0000
 | |
| We take a fresh look at Trojans: the history of the term, the most popular threats over the years, the different types of Trojans, and their relationship with social engineering. Categories: Tags: botnetddosdownloadermalwareMobileratTrojansvirus |
The post Trojans: What’s the real deal? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read More