Security News > 2018 > July

State Govts. Warned of Malware-Laden CD Sent Via Snail Mail from China
2018-07-27 15:45

Here's a timely reminder that email isn't the only vector for phishing attacks: Several U.S. state and local government agencies have reported receiving strange letters via snail mail that include...

The Evolution of SOAR Platforms
2018-07-27 15:33

Automation and Orchestration Have Evolved to Become Indispensable Security Tools read more

Samsung SmartThings Hub vulnerabilities allow attackers inside your home
2018-07-27 15:30

Cisco Talos researchers have unearthed 20 vulnerabilities in the Samsung SmartThings Hub that could be leveraged by attackers to monitor, control and interfere with devices within the home. Among...

Your essential guide to what Sysadmins really mean
2018-07-27 14:54

You're a sysadmin and you're misunderstood, until now.

Google takes on Yubico with its own security key, Titan
2018-07-27 14:53

Google has increased its efforts to protect online accounts by releasing its own hardware-based security key.

Amazon AI misidentifies Congress as criminals, proves it's not ready for enterprise
2018-07-27 14:16

Amazon's face recognition falsely identified 28 members of Congress as criminals. Perhaps AI isn't quite ready for business.

“Simple trick” floors home security camera, gives anyone access
2018-07-27 14:04

Anybody with a common, free security tool could create a valid camera serial number and intercept somebody else's stream, researchers discover.

New infosec products of the week​: July 27, 2018
2018-07-27 14:03

SentinelOne announces general availability of Central Park console SentinelOne announced the general release of Central Park, a console update enhancing its protection capabilities and simplifying...

Help us bring a smile to a sysadmin’s dial…
2018-07-27 13:59

There's a bit of poetry in everyone, so we're asking you to write an amusing limerick to celebrate #SysAdminDay... how hard can it be?

Microsoft Uncovers Multi-Tier Supply Chain Attack
2018-07-27 13:23

Microsoft has shared details of a new attack that attempted to spread crypto-mining malware to a large number of users by compromising the software supplying partner of an application developer. read more