Security News > 2019 > May

Microsoft Releases Attack Surface Analyzer 2.0
2019-05-16 11:11

Microsoft has rewritten its Attack Surface Analyzer tool to take advantage of modern, cross-platform technologies, the company announced this week.  read more

Bluetooth Flaw Found in Google Titan Security Keys; Get Free Replacement
2019-05-16 11:03

A team of security researchers at Microsoft discovered a potentially serious vulnerability in the Bluetooth-supported version of Google's Titan Security Keys that could not be patched with a...

Google offers free replacement for buggy Titan Security Keys
2019-05-16 09:43

Misconfigured Bluetooth pairing protocols in Google’s Titan Security Keys may allow attackers to communicate with users’ security key or with the device their key is paired with, Google has...

Cheat sheet: How to become a cybersecurity pro
2019-05-16 07:00

If you are interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity and don't know where to start, here's your go-to guide to salaries, job markets, skills, and common interview questions in the field.

Identity theft victims could lead us to accept more security-improving friction
2019-05-16 06:00

Far too many individuals who have never been victims of identity theft and financial crimes don’t understand how devastating those are to victims. “There are many victim services organizations...

Google's Titan Security Keys Vulnerable to Bluetooth Attacks
2019-05-16 05:59

Google announced on Wednesday that it’s offering a free replacement for its Titan Security Key dongles following the discovery of a potentially serious vulnerability. read more

CISOs: What would you do over?
2019-05-16 05:45

Just after the new year I was catching up with a CISO over lunch in Pike Place Market in Seattle. We were reminiscing about how tough it is to get a security program up and running in the...

When all else fails, organizations realize they must share threat intel
2019-05-16 05:00

A large majority of security IT decision makers are ready and willing to share valuable threat intelligence data to help the collective industry make better, more informed decisions when it comes...

CEOs and business leaders trust AI, but employees are more cautious
2019-05-16 04:45

Most senior executives (85%) classify themselves as artificial intelligence (AI) optimists, citing increased investment and trust in the technology. Eighty-seven percent say their company will...

The six biggest cybersecurity risks facing the utilities industry
2019-05-16 04:30

The utilities industry is rapidly modernizing its infrastructure, adding more digitized equipment and connectivity across devices, plants, and systems. This evolution to “smart infrastructure”...