Security News > 2017 > November

1 in 5 IT security pros still use paper to track accounts and passwords
2017-11-08 13:00

Dimensional Research recently surveyed 913 IT security professionals on challenges, habits and trends related to managing access to corporate data. Among the most eye-opening research findings are...

Experts Find Faster Way to Exploit Infineon Chip Crypto Flaw
2017-11-08 12:35

A recently disclosed crypto-related vulnerability affecting some Infineon chips can be exploited in a shorter amount of time than initially believed, researchers demonstrated. read more

Me on the Equifax Breach
2017-11-08 12:33

Last week, I testified before the House Energy and Commerce committee on the Equifax hack. You can watch the video here. And you can read my written testimony below. Testimony and Statement for...

Innovation drivers for the global web application firewall market
2017-11-08 12:30

Web applications are vital technologies used by every online company to communicate with employees, partners, customers, and potential customers. The exposed nature of these applications provides...

Worldwide digital transformation predictions
2017-11-08 12:00

While IDC continues to see tremendous momentum and influence of digital transformation (DX) on technology spending worldwide, across all geographies and industries, 59% of companies remain at...

Estonia Invalidates Digital Certificates Over Crypto Crack
2017-11-08 11:03

Unpatched Infineon Chips in Peril as Researchers Speed Up Encryption Key AttackResearchers have discovered how to speed up an attack disclosed last month that recovers secret encryption keys...

Russia-Linked Spies Deliver Malware via DDE Attack
2017-11-08 08:41

The Russia-linked cyber espionage group tracked as APT28 and Fancy Bear has started delivering malware to targeted users by leveraging a recently disclosed technique involving Microsoft Office...

Oh, Crap! Someone Accidentally Triggered A Flaw That Locked Up $280 Million In Ethereum
2017-11-07 22:38

Horrible news for some Ethereum users. About $300 million worth of Ether—the cryptocurrency unit that has become one of the most popular and increasingly valuable cryptocurrencies—from dozens of...

'Sowbug' Hackers Focus on Diplomatic Targets
2017-11-07 22:30

A cyberespionage group that has been active since at least early-2015 has been targeting organizations in South America and Southeast Asia, while focusing mainly on foreign policy institutions and...

Healthcare Security Summit Features Leading CISOs
2017-11-07 22:03

Two-Day Event Will Address Ransomware, Medical Device Security, Other Key IssuesInformation Security Media Group's Healthcare Security Summit in New York on Nov. 14-15 will feature a top-notch...