Security News > 2021
An unpatched zero-day in Microsoft Windows 10 allows attackers to corrupt an NTFS-formatted hard drive with a one-line command. The researcher told BleepingComputer that the flaw became exploitable starting around Windows 10 build 1803, the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, and continues to work in the latest version.
"Healthcare IT teams have daunting technical challenges to ensure network bandwidth, resilience, and security in the face of surging online care, including telemedicine, remote workforces, and medical IoT," explained Ray Watson, VP of innovation at Masergy. "The IDG Healthcare IT survey reveals that an integrated network and security strategy is now an imperative to address these challenges."
61% of owner-operators of factories, mines, refineries and public, telecommunications and utility infrastructure organizations expect new projects to be delayed or put indefinitely on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Accenture reveals. The report features a survey of more than 700 senior executives globally and found that the pandemic impacted an industry that was already challenged in using digital solutions to help deliver project results on-time and on-budget.
In the industry's five-year outlook, hybrid cloud is the only IT model showing positive growth among financial company respondents, and it is expected to increase by 39% in that timeframe. 43% of financial services companies plan to increase their investment in private cloud over the next year, 10% higher than the global average - pinpointing that private cloud adoption is crucial to creating a modern hybrid cloud.
Privacera announced the general availability of PrivaceraCloud, a new SaaS-based data security and governance platform that enables faster cloud onboarding and data access governance for hybrid and multi-cloud data services. PrivaceraCloud is ideal for enterprises looking to migrate data and analytical workloads from their on-premises Hadoop-based data lakes or private clouds to public cloud.
LaSalle Solutions is launching LAMP 5.0, the latest version of the industry benchmark technology information management platform. By leveraging public cloud technologies including containers and Kubernetes orchestration, LAMP 5.0 delivers more accurate information directly from the cloud, with superior process and deeper automation, more scalable search and security optimized for an evolving world of mobile workforces and new privacy laws.
QuoLab Technologies is introducing a new reporting capability. The feature allows users to generate meaningful, tailored reports that deliver actionable intelligence related to incidents, attacks, threat actors and more to customers and clients.
Confluera announced interoperability with VMware Carbon Black that will further expand Confluera XDR's security ecosystem coverage to include VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload Protection. "Leveraging the VMware Carbon Black Cloud, Confluera can help customers trace attackers in real-time and analyze detections and alerts across endpoints and workloads for next-generation incident analysis and remediation."
McAfee announced a five-year extended global agreement to be the provider of consumer security on ASUS. ASUS customers who purchase a new PC will receive a comprehensive security service pre-installed on their new PC, an optimized user experience, and will receive security tips and recommendations about how to stay protected from the latest threats. According to the recent McAfee Labs Threats Report: November 2020, 419 threats were discovered every minute representing a 12% increase from the first quarter of 2020.
Avaya announced an expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered customer experience capabilities for Avaya OneCloud CCaaS customers, through an extended relationship with Amazon Web Services. As an AWS Partner offering AWS Contact Center Intelligence solutions, Avaya can enable customers to leverage AWS AI Services and Machine Learning capabilities to drive more rewarding customer and employee experiences across both voice and digital channels through natural, conversation-driven interactions powered by AI and ML. Avaya's integration with AWS CCI strengthens its portfolio of contact center solutions delivering enhanced customer engagement through better, faster, and more relevant insights and actions, building brand preference while also improving operational efficiency.