Security News > 2018 > May

Amazon Introduces AWS Security Specialty Certification Exam
2018-05-03 16:13

Security professionals looking to demonstrate and validate their knowledge of how to secure the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform can now do so by taking the new AWS Certified Security –...

Hackers can bypass Windows Meltdown patch, and early builds may be at risk
2018-05-03 16:12

Microsoft's Spectre/Meltdown patches for Windows 10 could be completely bypassed, and only users with the April 2018 Update are protected.

Ex-NSA Director's IronNet Raises $78 Million
2018-05-03 16:10

IronNet Cybersecurity, a company founded by former NSA director Gen. Keith Alexander, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $78 million in a Series B funding round. read more

Facebook’s getting a clear history button
2018-05-03 16:06

"This is an example of the kind of control we think you should have."

MassMiner Attacks Web Servers With Multiple Exploits
2018-05-03 15:58

A recently discovered crypto-currency mining malware family is using multiple exploits in an attempt to increase its chances of successfully compromising web servers, AlienVault has discovered. read more

Fear vs. Reality: Looking Ahead
2018-05-03 15:48

Duo's Mark Loveless on How to Secure the FutureDespite the buzz about digital transformation, most enterprises remain overwhelmed by having to support and secure legacy technologies, says Mark...

How to install Packetfence on CentOS 7
2018-05-03 15:38

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of installing the Packetfence Network Access Control system on CentOS 7.

Australia's Biggest Bank Loses 20 Million Customer Records
2018-05-03 15:23

Australia's troubled Commonwealth Bank admitted Thursday it had lost financial records for almost 20 million customers in a major security blunder -- but insisted there was no need to worry. read more

It’s time to update you Cisco WebEx software again!
2018-05-03 15:21

Cisco has released security updates for a variety of its offerings, including some that fix critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in WebEx software, Cisco Secure ACS (its policy-driven...

Android Phones Vulnerable to Remote Rowhammer Attack via GPU
2018-05-03 15:03

A team of researchers has shown how malicious actors could leverage graphics processing units (GPUs) to launch Rowhammer attacks remotely against Android smartphones. read more