Security News

New Security Flaw Found in Lenovo Solution Center Software (Threatpost)
2016-05-06 13:00

Security researchers at Trustwave SpiderLabs have discovered a new vulnerability in Lenovo’s much maligned Lenovo Solution Center software. The vulnerability allows attackers with local network...

Build security design principles into cyber-physical systems (Help Net Security)
2016-05-06 12:45

We are immersed in a cyber-physical world. Information technology is deeply embedded in traditionally non-IT systems, including automobiles, the electric grid and emergency response. But in many...

Whitepaper: Protecting financial institutions from DDoS attacks (Help Net Security)
2016-05-06 12:20

In response to the growing DDoS threat, the FFIEC issued a statement requiring banks and financial institutions to monitor their networks for DDoS attacks and proactively implement DDoS mitigation...

Consumers willing to share personal info for a reward (Help Net Security)
2016-05-06 12:10

Nearly three in four people have security concerns about using beacon technology on their mobile devices. However, despite these concerns, six in ten will still share personal info for the right...

White House Report on Big Data Discrimination (Schneier on Security)
2016-05-06 11:12

The White House has released a report on big-data discrimination. From the blog post: Using case studies on credit lending, employment, higher education, and criminal justice, the report we are...