Security News > 2017 > November

Node.js security: Are developers confident in the quality of their code?
2017-11-10 13:00

A NodeSource and Sqreen joint developer survey of nearly 300 CTOs, CIOs and developers revealed that, while the developer community fully understands the risks of operating in the open Internet...

Android Malware Exploits Recently Patched 'Toast' Flaw
2017-11-10 12:32

Researchers at Trend Micro have spotted the first known piece of malware to exploit a recently patched vulnerability affecting the Toast feature in Android. read more

Digital business is turning CIOs into leaders
2017-11-10 12:30

For 82 percent of EMEA CIOs digital business has led to a greater capacity for change and a more open mindset in their IT organization, according to Gartner‘s annual survey of CIOs. On average,...

New Research in Invisible Inks
2017-11-10 12:06

It's a lot more chemistry than I understand: Invisible inks based on "smart" fluorescent materials have been shining brightly (if only you could see them) in the data-encryption/decryption arena...

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Malwarebytes
2017-11-10 11:03

Malwarebytes' Right to Flag 'Potentially Unwanted Applications' UpheldA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against anti-malware software vendor Malwarebytes over its labeling of two...

Equifax: Hack Related Expenses Cost Company $87.5 Million in Q3
2017-11-09 21:43

Equifax on Thursday said that during the third quarter of 2017, it incurred $87.5 million in expenses related to the massive hack that was disclosed on September 7, 2017.  read more

WikiLeaks Says CIA Impersonated Kaspersky Lab
2017-11-09 21:27

WikiLeaks has resumed its CIA leaks and it has now started publishing source code and other files associated with tools allegedly developed by the intelligence agency. read more

Hacking a Fingerprint Biometric
2017-11-09 20:45

Embedded in this story about infidelity and a mid-flight altercation, there's an interesting security tidbit: The woman had unlocked her husband's phone using his thumb impression when he was...

Microsoft offers mitigation advice for DDE attacks scenarios
2017-11-09 20:25

Microsoft has published a security advisorty containing DDE attack mitigation instructions for both users and admins. What’s a DDE attack? For a while now, attackers have been ditching malicious...

How to Tell If Your Awareness Program Is Working
2017-11-09 19:48

The success of any security initiative comes down to one crucial element: an educated, engaged workforce. And that requires an effective security awareness program, says Mark Eggleston, chief...