Security News > 2019 > January

Windows 7 enters its final year of free support
2019-01-14 18:50

Up to three years of paid support will be available after the cut-off.

Check Point Acquires Web Application Security Startup ForceNock
2019-01-14 18:36

Enterprise cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software Technologies on Monday announced that it has acquired ForceNock, an Israel-based company specializing in securing web applications...

Hack Allows Escape of Play-with-Docker Containers
2019-01-14 18:10

Researchers created a proof-of-concept escape of Docker test environment.

Security Expectations and Mis-Conceptions in Migrating ERP to the Cloud
2019-01-14 17:14

Digital transformation is increasing the need for enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to allow organizations to manage the entirety of their business in a coordinated manner. Globalization...

Why Internet Security Is So Bad
2019-01-14 17:13

I recently read two different essays that make the point that while Internet security is terrible, it really doesn't affect people enough to make it an issue. This is true, and is something I...

Ryuk Hauls in $3.7M in ‘Earnings,’ Adds TrickBot to the Attack Mix
2019-01-14 17:06

The malware's operator, Grim Spider, could be affiliated with Russian cybercrime rings, according to some -- others say there's no concrete evidence.

Mozilla Kills Default Support for Adobe Flash in Firefox 69
2019-01-14 17:02

Firefox 69 will force users to manually install Adobe Flash as the plugin inches toward end of life.

Firefox 69 to Disable Adobe Flash by Default
2019-01-14 16:55

Mozilla will soon disable Adobe Flash by default in Firefox, the first step toward completely removing support for the plugin in the browser.  The change will be initially made in Firefox 69...