Security News > 2018 > May

Smart office secrets: Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant could hear commands the human ear can't
2018-05-11 16:41

It might sound like white noise to you, but that static can be manipulated to contain messages Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant understand.

Chrome 66 Update Patches Critical Security Flaw
2018-05-11 15:44

An updated version of Chrome 66 is now available, which addresses a Critical security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take over a system. read more

A View of Cybersecurity's Future
2018-05-11 15:18

Gigamon's Kim DeCarlis on What Needs to be Done Today to Better Secure TomorrowAs recent breaches attest, today's approaches to cybersecurity are insufficient. Kim DeCarlis of Gigamon offers her...

Rockwell Automation Patches Flaws in Simulation, Licensing Tools
2018-05-11 15:15

Rockwell Automation has released updates for its Arena and FactoryTalk Activation Manager products to address various types of vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw that can allow remote code...

New Microsoft Edge security features were just bypassed, opening door for exploits
2018-05-11 15:14

A security mitigation in Microsoft Edge was cracked by researchers at Google Project Zero, specifically targeting out-of-process JIT implementations.

Social media: The zero-trust game
2018-05-11 14:55

Our value today is measured in numbers. Followers, connections, likes, tweets, and impressions now count toward not only the value of our opinions but also quantify our sphere of influence. These...

How the cyber insurance industry detects the next big attacks
2018-05-11 14:52

Jenny Soubra, Allianz's US head of cyber, talked with TechRepublic about counterintelligence measures on the dark web and Yelp-style sites for rating ransomware.

UK Regulator Issues Advice on 'Consent' Within GDPR
2018-05-11 14:38

The UK's Information Commissioners Office (ICO -- the data protection regulator) has published detailed guidance (PDF) on 'consent' within the General Data Protection Regulation. Since the UK is...