Security News > 2018 > January

New Areas Ripe for Exploitation in 2018
2018-01-10 14:22

Dave DeWalt, former CEO of McAfee and FireEye, identifies the next generation of cybersecurity threats in the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also featured: an analysis of the recent...

A Conversation With Dave DeWalt: Part 1
2018-01-10 14:22

It's been nearly one year since Dave DeWalt walked away from FireEye, where he served as CEO. The veteran security leader has a new role and some candid insights on the state of enterprise...

GDPR: What US Healthcare Entities Need to Know
2018-01-10 14:22

Under what circumstances must a U.S. healthcare provider comply with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, which will be enforced beginning in May? In an in-depth interview,...

Microsoft Pauses Windows Security Updates to AMD Devices
2018-01-10 14:22

Security Update Leaves Some Devices Unbootable; Microsoft Blames AMDMicrosoft has paused issuing security updates to some Windows PCs with AMD chipsets after at least one update - meant to add...

Meltdown and Spectre Forecast: Patch Now and Keep Patching
2018-01-10 14:22

Activate Available Browser Defenses Without Delay, Security Experts WarnPatch or perish to protect against Meltdown and Spectre attacks, and prepare to keep patching as Intel, AMD and ARM, as well...

FBI: Encryption Blocked Access to 7,800 Devices
2018-01-10 14:22

Director Calls For 'Responsible' Solution That's Not a BackdoorFBI Director Christopher Wray says the agency was unable to access nearly 7,800 devices in fiscal 2017 because of encryption, which...

Performance Hit: Meltdown and Spectre Patches Slow Systems
2018-01-10 14:22

Intel, Microsoft and Linux Confirm Slowdowns - Especially For Servers, Older PCsFixes for the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities are leading to decreased processor performance, triggering cloud...

What the rise of cyber indictments means for 2018
2018-01-10 14:00

The growing implementation of indictments throughout 2017 was arguably the most impactful government action to counter cyber attacks, and yet received little attention. In November, federal...

Rockwell Automation Patches Serious Flaw in MicroLogix 1400 PLC
2018-01-10 13:53

A firmware update released a few weeks ago by Rockwell Automation for its MicroLogix 1400 programmable logic controllers (PLCs) patches a potentially serious vulnerability. The MicroLogix PLC...

Industrial Cybersecurity Firm Nozomi Networks Raises $15 Million
2018-01-10 13:49

Industrial cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Wednesday. The new funding brings the total amount raised by the company to...