Security News

Nehemiah Security upgrades Exploit Quantifier platform
2018-07-19 03:04

Nehemiah Security announced upgrades to the EQ (Exploit Quantifier) platform. EQ tests the effectiveness of an organization’s endpoint configuration against malware and other attacks by leveraging...

Server Security: The Need for Deep Learning and Anti-Exploit
2018-07-17 14:48

Traditional server security controls were not built for ransomware, cryptojacking and other modern attacks. Paul Murray of Sophos discusses deep learning, anti-exploit technology and other key...

'007' code helps stop Spectre exploits before they exist
2018-07-17 05:34

Singaporeans boffins offer Spectre-protector as Fortinet ponders Android inoculation Black hats haven't yet found a way to mass-exploit the Spectre vulnerability – but mitigations are already arriving.…

No Evidence of GandCrab Leveraging SMB Exploit – Yet
2018-07-16 20:47

Researchers found a new version of GandCrab - but no evidence that the ransomware is using the same SMB exploit as Wannacry.

Infosec bootcamp, tools, exploit code, forensics and more: Get trained at SANS London Sept 2018
2018-07-11 09:07

Build up your network defences, prep for certs Promo Keeping pace with a fast-changing security landscape is becoming an often baffling challenge for many organisations.…

GandCrab Ransomware Spreads Via NSA Exploit
2018-07-10 13:30

GandCrab, a ransomware family that has received numerous updates in recent months, is now attempting to infect Windows XP machines using the read more

Don't fear 1337 exploits. Sloppy mobile, phishing defenses a much bigger corp IT security threat
2018-07-05 21:24

DARPA-funded white hat emits timeless advice AppSec EU IT admins should focus on the fundamentals of network security, rather than worry about sophisticated state-sponsored zero-day attacks,...

Two Zero-Day Exploits Found After Someone Uploaded 'Unarmed' PoC to VirusTotal
2018-07-02 18:33

Security researchers at Microsoft have unveiled details of two critical and important zero-day vulnerabilities that had recently been discovered after someone uploaded a malicious PDF file to...

ThreatList: Exploit Kits Still a Top Web-based Threat
2018-07-02 18:32

Here is a look at what exploit kits, CVEs and other web-based threats are keeping security professionals working overtime in 2018.

Boffins want to stop Network Time Protocol's time-travelling exploits
2018-07-02 06:01

Ancient protocol's key vulnerability is fixable Among the many problems that exist in the venerable Network Time Protocol is its vulnerability to timing attacks: turning servers into...