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RSA-240 Factored
2019-12-03 20:12

This just in: We are pleased to announce the factorization of RSA-240, from RSA's challenge list, and the computation of a discrete logarithm of the same size (795 bits): RSA-240 =...

Google: 80% of Android Apps Encrypt Traffic by Default
2019-12-03 19:22

Google has shared some data on the adoption of Transport Layer Security (TLS) by Android applications and it seems that significant progress has been made over the past two years. read more

When it Comes to Securing Your Environment, Think Like an Attacker
2019-12-03 18:52

Cybersecurity Teams Need Actionable Insight Into the Latest Techniques, Tactics and Procedures Being Used by Cyber Adversaries  read more

Code Execution Vulnerabilities Patched in Accusoft ImageGear
2019-12-03 18:44

Vulnerabilities in document and imaging library Accusoft ImageGear could allow attackers to execute code remotely on vulnerable machines, Cisco Talos has discovered. The library, which is used by...

Report highlights nation-state cyberthreats facing SMBs in 2020
2019-12-03 18:01

An increasing number of US executives expressed concern about the prevalence of threats coming from foreign powers.

Android Ups the Mobile Security Ante with Default TLS Encryption
2019-12-03 18:00

More than 90 percent of Android apps running on the latest OS encrypt their traffic by default.

RSA Conference 2020 unveils keynote line-up with world-class experts
2019-12-03 17:59

RSA Conference today announced its initial line-up of keynote speakers for RSA Conference 2020, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Monday, February 24 through Friday,...

Critical Android Flaw Leads to ‘Permanent DoS’
2019-12-03 17:18

The December security update stomped out critical denial-of-service (DoS) and remote-code-execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the Android operating system.

New Malware Campaign Uses Trojanized 'Tetris' Game: Report
2019-12-03 16:33

PyXie Trojan Targets Healthcare, Educational Institutions, Blackberry Cylance SaysA new malware campaign uses a Trojanized version of the game Tetris to target healthcare and educational...