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09 May 2013 Department of Labor website hack highlights advanced attack trends
The IE8 zero-day attack planted in the U.S. Labor Department's website highlights how few organizations can ward off never-before-seen attacks.
Microsoft offers 'fix' for latest Internet Explorer zero day
Microsoft released a temporary fix to mitigate attacks using the most recent Internet Explorer 8 zero day vulnerability.
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06 May 2013 After lull, PLA 'Comment Crew' hasn't changed cyber-espionage tactics
The Chinese government's alleged cyber-espionage arm remains active after a quiet period, using the same tactics revealed in Mandiant's APT1 report.
McAfee in agreement to acquire next-gen firewall maker Stonesoft
McAfee has announced an agreement to acquire next-gen firewall maker Stonesoft for $389 million.
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03 May 2013 BlackBerry 10 and Samsung Knox approved by US military (ComputerWeekly.com)
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has approved BlackBerry and Samsung mobile devices for use on its networks
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02 May 2013 Website vulnerabilities down, but progress still needed, survey finds
A survey released by WhiteHat Security finds that website vulnerabilities have decreased steadily in recent years, though problems persist.
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30 Apr 2013 Hackers open malware backdoor in Apache webservers (ComputerWeekly.com)
A new threat is targeting Apache webservers, which are among the most widely-used webservers in the world, according to security researchers
McAfee jumps into IAM with one-time password, cloud SSO products
McAfee introduces two new identity and access management (IAM) products.
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26 Apr 2013 (ISC)2, CSA partner on new cloud security certification (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
The yet-unnamed certification will seek to validate skills of cloud security pros, but it's unclear how it may complement or overlap with existing certs.
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25 Apr 2013 Over 100k serial devices online and unsecured, says HD Moore
Security researcher HD Moore says 114,000 serial devices exposed to the Internet are highly hackable.
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24 Apr 2013 Opinion: DBIR, other reports paint tricky picture
Verizon's annual breach report highlights a spate of new security research reports. However, overall conclusions from these are hard to come by.
Trusteer warns of new man-in-the-browser Twitter attack
The attack seeks to compromise a Twitter webpage via a man-in-the-browser attack. Trusteer warns it could be a harbinger of broader future attacks.
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23 Apr 2013 2013 Verizon DBIR: Authentication attacks affect all organizations
The 2013 Verizon data breach report details how authentication attacks affect organizations of all sizes, blaming single-factor passwords.
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22 Apr 2013 Verizon DBIR 2013: Damage caused by simple attacks, slow detection
Verizon's 2013 breach report shows most breaches are caused by a select few attack types, and the majority of breaches aren't detected for months.
Verizon data breach report 2013: Data shows need for risk awareness
Verizon's annual breach report indicates outsiders still cause most breaches, and despite no one-size-fits-all defense, better risk awareness can help.
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18 Apr 2013 Symantec 2013 Threat Report highlights rise in SMB attacks
Big Yellow's annual report indicates a threefold rise in targeted attacks against SMBs as attackers search beyond big firms for susceptible targets.
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17 Apr 2013 Gartner forecasts rising interest in cloud-based security services (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
Gartner forecasts that security services in the cloud will soon account for 10% of the enterprise IT security market, largely driven by compliance.
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16 Apr 2013 Emerging antiphishing tools use testing, training to educate users
Emerging enterprise antiphishing tools use testing, training to help users recognize bogus messages, addressing a long-standing defensive pain point.
SSH keys audited automatically by free tool
SSH Communications Security will offer a free tool for auditing SSH key use within large organizations at next week's Infosecurity Europe conference.
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12 Apr 2013 April Patch Tuesday security update could cause system errors
Microsoft has pulled a faulty security update in MS13-036, part of its April 2013 Patch Tuesday release. Those who had installed it should remove it.
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11 Apr 2013 With Windows XP security updates ending, enterprises must plan ahead
With Windows XP security updates ending in 2014, organizations still running the venerable Microsoft OS should start making transition plans.
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10 Apr 2013 Veracode report highlights key problems in mobile app security
Security testing vendor Veracode has released a report showing that mobile apps aren't getting their cryptography right.
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09 Apr 2013 For CISOs, California Right to Know Act would raise privacy emphasis
The proposed California Right to Know Act may compel CISOs to develop additional privacy policies or create new privacy officer roles.
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04 Apr 2013 Malware hits businesses 20 to 60 times an hour, say researchers (ComputerWeekly.com)
Advanced cyber attacks hit businesses 20 times an hour on average, say researchers at security firm FireEye
Two 'critical' bulletins planned for April 2013 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft plans to issue nine bulletins for its April 2013 Patch Tuesday release, including two "critical" fixes for Internet Explorer and Windows iterations.
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02 Apr 2013 Cyberbunker’s Sven Kamphuis denies unleashing DDoS attacks on Spamhaus (ComputerWeekly.com)
The internet activist accused of being behind one of the biggest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to date claims he is the victim of an establishment conspiracy.
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28 Mar 2013 Activists unleash biggest DDoS cyber attack to date (ComputerWeekly.com)
Activists unleash a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in support of a web hosting firm, Cyberbunker, blacklisted by an anti-spam website
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27 Mar 2013 Panel: Cyber-intelligence alone can't stop enterprise security threats
Panelists at the SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit lament the challenges of using cyber-intelligence to thwart enterprise security threats.
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22 Mar 2013 'Internet underground' fight demands better cybersecurity intelligence
Former U.S. national security advisor Greg Rattray believes better cybersecurity intelligence is needed to combat a growing "Internet underground."
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21 Mar 2013 Huawei security issues are result of 'rumors,' says Huawei executive
Huawei security issues threating national security are 'rumors' lacking supporting evidence, a Huawei France executive tells LeMagIT.
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20 Mar 2013 Certain Cisco IOS, IOS XE devices susceptible to brute-force attacks
Cisco has issued a security advisory after Hashcat researchers disclosed a password flaw in IOS and IOS XE devices that enable brute-force attacks.
Research highlights speed, frequency of ICS security attacks
A new Trend Micro study using honeypots for research highlights an alarming number and variety of attempted ICS security breaches.
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19 Mar 2013 McGraw: Don't 'hack back'; instead, build security in
Hacking back isn't the way to win the cyberwar. Gary McGraw says building software and systems with fewer vulnerabilities is stronger protection.
Opinion: CERT in Yemeni would be pathway to opportunity
Providing order and security for the Internet in Yemen, where half of the population is under 18, could provide opportunity in a faltering nation.
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14 Mar 2013 DoD security panel calls for new cyber-defense, offense
A Pentagon advisory panel suggests both beefed-up U.S. cyber-defenses and a proactive plan for offense.
Secunia: More focus needed on third-party application security
Secunia highlights the growing need for better third-party application security, plus Microsoft's security improvements, and the growing cost of zero-days.
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13 Mar 2013 March 2013 Patch Tuesday brings Internet Explorer 8, 'evil maid' fixes (SearchWindowsServer.com)
March's Patch Tuesday updates contain fixes for Internet Explorer 8 and a USB drive exploit. Plus, the company released non-security updates.
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05 Mar 2013 RSA 2013: Experts struggle to define offensive security, hacking back
Is offensive security or 'hacking back' a viable cyberdefense tactic? RSA Conference 2013 experts struggled to define the terms, never mind the role they play.
RSA 2013: FBI offers lessons learned on insider threat detection
At RSA Conference 2013, experts from the FBI said insider threat detection hinges not on technology, but on a multifaceted 'people-centric' approach.
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04 Mar 2013 Emerging threats include kinetic attack, offensive forensics: RSA 2013
At RSA 2013, experts Ed Skoudis and Johannes Ullrich explained how the SANS CyberCity supports offensive forensics and helps prevent kinetic attacks.
RSA 2013 crowd awed by live 'sinkholing' in P2P botnet takeover
Tillmann Werner of CrowdStrike wowed onlookers with a live 'sinkholing' demonstration, taking down the Kelihos P2P botnet.
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28 Feb 2013 RSA 2013: China not the only cyber espionage country, says Mandiant (ComputerWeekly.com)
China is not the only country carrying out large-scale cyber espionage, says US cyber security firm Mandiant.
RSA 2013: More from Coviello on big data analytics in the security industry
RSA's Art Coviello explains why the shortcomings of current mainstream security products are part of what's driving enterprise interest in big data.
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27 Feb 2013 Big data 2.0: CISOs push need to identify attack campaigns
CISOs at RSA Conference 2013 say identifying attack campaigns means taking security big data to the next level. The hard part? Finding data analysts.
RSA 2013: Charney optimistic about the future of information security
In his RSA Conference 2013 keynote, Microsoft's Scott Charney struck an optimistic note when talking about the future of information security.
Spear phishing, manpower drive Chinese APTs, says researcher at RSA 2013
Chinese cyberattacks rely on spear phishing and overwhelming numbers, not sophisticated attack methods, says a researcher at RSA Conference 2013.
Vendors showcase MAM products that ease BYOD challenges at RSA 2013
RSA exhibitors offered a range of mobile application management solutions, intended to ease the challenges of monitoring BYOD environments.
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26 Feb 2013 B-Sides: Akamai's Corman calls for new information security focus
At Security B-Sides 2013, Joshua Corman railed against PCI DSS and vendor profit measures, calling for a renewed information security focus on what really matters.
Coviello pitches 'transformational' information security strategy
In a talk critical of cyberattack finger-pointing, Art Coviello stressed the need for infosec strategy to emphasize big data, interconnectivity.
Security B-Sides presenter questions value of penetration testing
At Security B-Sides San Francisco, Brett Hardin asked why organizations hire penetration testers and assessed the value of penetration testing.
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25 Feb 2013 DHS cybersecurity boss pushes 'cyber 911', new voluntary standards
At the CSA Summit 2013, Mark Weatherford said the DHS 'cyber 911' service will better support the private sector, and new voluntary standards are in the works.
Kaminsky: Fostering improved security culture demands societal change
At B-Sides San Francisco, Dan Kaminsky discussed how society inhibits its own security culture, and the need to look beyond status-quo technology.
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18 Feb 2013 Enterprise app security tops list for enterprise mobile deployments
Enterprises have yet to roll out mobile versions of most of their applications, a recent survey says. One key factor moving forward is security.
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13 Feb 2013 Microsoft patches vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Exchange (SearchWindowsServer.com)
In a busy February Patch Tuesday, Microsoft fixed another critical Oracle vulnerability in Exchange. Plus, Internet Explorer received fixes.
Obama's cybersecurity executive order issued for critical infrastructure
President Obama issued an executive order aimed at fostering public-private information sharing among critical infrastructure sectors.
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08 Feb 2013 TLS security: Background on the 'Lucky Thirteen' attack
Professor Kenneth Paterson and graduate student Nadhem AlFardan have discovered a TLS attack that tracks the timing of error messages to reveal plaintext.
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06 Feb 2013 The body count is new, but UPnP security issues are embarrassingly old
HD Moore unveiled research showing wide-scale UPnP security issues last week, but some of the problems have been known for years.
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04 Feb 2013 Oracle issues out-of-band patch to repair 50 Java vulnerabilities
Oracle has issued an update to Java two weeks ahead of the normal schedule.
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30 Jan 2013 Critical infrastructure security: Electric industry shows the path
Expert Brian Zimmet believes the electric industry is the one to watch for a look at the future of critical infrastructure security regulations.
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29 Jan 2013 Lacking privacy laws aid growing CISO role in data privacy management
More CISOs may be taking on data privacy management. Fortunately, old, outdated privacy laws may lend them a helping hand.
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28 Jan 2013 Offensive security involves proactive deception tactics
Going on the offense doesn’t mean actively targeting cybercriminals, experts say. Deceptive tactics, phony documents can help trip up attackers.
US military plans major boost for cyber force (ComputerWeekly.com)
The US plans a substantial expansion for its cyber security force, increasing the headcount from 900 to 4,900 in the next few years
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23 Jan 2013 Red October malware attacks highlight attribution problems
The recent Red October attacks show not only a new level of complexity, but an ongoing problem with attack attribution.
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21 Jan 2013 Java vulnerabilities continue to crop up with Java 7, Update 11 release
Oracle continues to encounter security issues with Java as the Java 7, Update 11 release is found to have two significant vulnerabilities.
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17 Jan 2013 Thirteen principles for enterprise system security
Designing sound enterprise system security is possible by following Gary McGraw's 13 principles, many of which have held true for decades.
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14 Jan 2013 Brief: Microsoft out-of-band patch addresses IE zero-day
Microsoft has announced it will issue an out-of-band patch to the zero-day flaw affecting Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8.
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11 Jan 2013 Dell SecureWorks adds vulnerability management services for cloud
Dell SecureWorks is bringing security vulnerability management services to its cloud customers, along with its Global Threat Intelligence Service.
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09 Jan 2013 Internet Explorer zero-day exploit overshadows light Patch Tuesday fixes (SearchWindowsServer.com)
Admins begin the new year with a light Patch Tuesday that includes two critical bulletins, but they'll also want to pay attention to an exploit in IE.
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08 Jan 2013 Businesses overconfident about cyber security, says Deloitte (ComputerWeekly.com)
Businesses are overconfident about cyber security and should treat security breaches as inevitable, says business advisory firm Deloitte
Will TurkTrust incident raise certificate use to Chrome standard?
Enterprises can disrupt cybercriminals and deter future attacks, explained Dmitri Alperovitch, CTO of CrowdStrike Inc. The approach has its critics.
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27 Dec 2012 Project Mayhem hack details enterprise accounting system flaws
Proof-of-concept code targets Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains platform and can enable an attacker to transfer funds to accounts of their choosing.
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26 Dec 2012 Stolen credentials, basic security lapses at core of 2012 breaches
Social engineering attacks and stolen passwords are giving attackers unfettered access to corporate systems for extended periods of time.
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24 Dec 2012 Unwrapping a new smartphone? Experts deliver device security tips
A new smartphone or tablet under the Christmas tree should be giftwrapped with a list of security and privacy guidelines, experts say.
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20 Dec 2012 IT Salary Survey 2012: IT security, compliance pros anticipate raise in 2013
Security and compliance pros taking TechTarget's 2012 IT Salary Survey aren't complacent, indicating openness to new jobs, eagerness for a promotion.
IT security job market is hot but tricky, expert says
The IT security skills required by some firms have become a lot more specific. The demand for security generalists is waning.
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19 Dec 2012 Dell acquires Credant Technologies for device encryption
Dell said the addition of Credant bolsters its data protection strategy by adding encryption capabilities for laptops and mobile devices.
Trust a significant issue for cloud services, survey finds (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
A survey conducted by database security vendor GreenSQL found a high level of distrust in cloud services, despite the perception that transparency is increasing.
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18 Dec 2012 US-CERT warns of Adobe Shockwave Player threat
An attacker can exploit weaknesses in files intended to extend the functionality of Shockwave Player. No practical solution is available, US-CERT said.
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17 Dec 2012 A new targeted Trojan, Batchwiper, wipes data from drives
Symantec has confirmed the existence of the targeted Trojan it calls Batchwiper.
Blue Coat to acquire UTM networking firm Crossbeam
Blue Coat said Crossbeam gives it a platform for its software and also helps bolster its network optimization strategy in high-end data centers.
Enterprise cloud adoption in 2013 prompts data security questions (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
Adopting cloud-based services raises concerns and questions about data security, according to the Sophos 2013 Threat Report.
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14 Dec 2012 Crafty click fraud Trojan uses left mouse click to evade detection
A Trojan horse waits for a left mouse click to execute each step of the infection process, according to new research from FireEye Inc.
Verizon joins Criterion to bolster online credentials
Verizon and Criterion Systems will conduct a series of tests of a new validation process being designed for sensitive online transactions.
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13 Dec 2012 Cybercrime 2012: Malware attacks prominent in retail, financial industries
Malware attacks were the most prominent in the retail and financial services industries in 2012.
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12 Dec 2012 FBI arrests attackers associated with Facebook cybercrime ring
Cybercriminal gang associated with the Butterfly Botnet is believed to have netted more than $850 million by stealing credit card and bank account data.
Lessons learned from real-world DLP technology deployments
Successful data loss prevention deployments require data governance maturity, a great deal of tuning and acknowledgement that it's not a panacea.
Social engineering, employee gaffes require full attention, says expert
Technologies like data loss prevention boost protection, but a determined adversary will get past the sensors, explains security expert Hugh Thompson.
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11 Dec 2012 Adobe issues critical Flash Player update
Critical flaws can be exploited by attackers to take complete control of a victim's machine, the software giant said in an advisory.
Deploying DLP technology requires hands-on approach, experts say
Preventing data loss incidents involves sound policy, knowledge of the threat landscape and constant vigilance over your DLP system, experts say.
Internet Explorer vulnerabilities fixed in December 2012 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft released seven security bulletins, addressing flaws in Internet Explorer, Word and Windows kernel-mode drivers.
UK job search website vulnerability allows unchecked job postings
The website flaw was exposed by hackers who registered as employers and posted a fake job advertisement.
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10 Dec 2012 Converging audit and risk management programs a flawed approach, says expert
Most risk management programs fail because they end up being another audit function, explains Alex Hutton, a faculty member at IANS.
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07 Dec 2012 Twelve common software security activities to lift your program
Software security expert Gary McGraw explains the processes commonly found in highly successful software security programs.
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06 Dec 2012 Patch Tuesday: Five critical bulletins, Exchange Server fix expected
In addition to Exchange Server, updates fix flaws in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word.
Study finds firms lagging in health care privacy, data security protections
Inadequate security controls, a heavy use of cloud-based services, and employee negligence are resulting in multiple breaches at the same firms.
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05 Dec 2012 Cutwail botnet spam campaign tied to Zeus banking Trojan
The cybercriminals connected to the notorious Zeus Trojan are using the Cutwail botnet to distribute spam designed to steal account credentials.
Experts develop protections for product piracy, intellectual property theft
Detecting product piracy and intellectual property theft is expensive, but adding a hidden 'watermark' may make the process easier and cost-effective.
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04 Dec 2012 Software development maturity driving down ZDI flaw submissions
Secure software development training is having an impact on vulnerability submissions, according to Brian Gorenc of HP TippingPoint DVLabs.
Symantec launches Endpoint Protection 12.1, VDI support
Symantec joins other security firms in supporting VMware vShield Endpoint in a bid to reduce the problem of AV storms.
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03 Dec 2012 Many in industry at odds over pending cybersecurity executive order
Some security industry veterans fear regulatory overreach, others believe an executive order won't go far enough.
NetWars CyberCity missions to improve critical infrastructure protection
The SANS Institute NetWars CyberCity aims to boost critical infrastructure protection and incident response in a unique training environment.
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29 Nov 2012 AWS IAM tools essential to secure cloud services (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
Using AWS IAM tools to limit who has access to create and launch services should be essential to a cloud security strategy, say experts.
Study finds spear phishing at heart of most targeted attacks
Malicious file attachments are typically used as the payload, according to a report issued this week by Trend Micro.
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28 Nov 2012 AWS security strategy relies on rigorous cloud security processes (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
Speaking at the company's first user conference, Amazon Web Services CISO Stephen Schmidt said security in the cloud is a shared responsibility.
Inaugural AWS re:Invent show to highlight AWS security issues (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will headline this week's first-ever AWS re: Invent cloud computing conference, where several sessions will cover security issues.
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27 Nov 2012 Study finds most antivirus products ineffective
Slow updates to signature databases cause some antivirus products to be ineffective against known threats, according to a study by security firm Imperva.
Trend Micro issues cloud, mobile security assessment tools (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
Online assessment tests the security posture, but more detailed guidance documents and reports are available from government agencies and organizations.
US-CERT warns of new Samsung, Dell printer threat
Hard-coded passwords on some Samsung and Dell printers could enable an attacker to take control of an affected device.
Unrealistic expectations, skills gap mire market for IT security jobs
Unrealistic HR and hiring manager expectations and a widening security skills gap is challenging CISOs trying to find the right security talent.
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26 Nov 2012 Go Daddy responding to malicious DNS entries
Weak passwords may be enabling attackers to hack the DNS records of some Go Daddy hosted websites to spread ransomware.
Petraeus scandal holds lessons in email security policy, e-discovery
Mixing business and personal email accounts has serious drawbacks, as well as consequences on IT teams managing data integrity.
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21 Nov 2012 Cloud security begins with the contract, says expert (SearchCloudSecurity.com)
Enterprises must empower their legal teams to ask the right questions and write contracts based on risk management, explains Tom Kellermann of Trend Micro.
Phishing attack, stolen credentials sparked South Carolina breach
A phishing attack and stolen credentials gave an attacker access to the systems of the South Carolina Department of Revenue for two months.
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20 Nov 2012 Deception, proactive defenses can better protect IP, says expert
Deceptive environments, phony data in the enterprise can fool attackers and increase the cost of hacking, says noted cybersecurity expert Paul Kurtz.
RSA president: Better analytics, info sharing lifts enterprise security
Sharing practical threat data can reduce the "dwell time" of an attacker and better detect and contain problems, said Tom Heiser, president of RSA.
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19 Nov 2012 PCI Council: Risk assessment methodology unique to company environment
The PCI Risk Assessment Special Interest Group concludes that risk assessments are based on a company's unique risk tolerance and environment.
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16 Nov 2012 Custom, targeted malware attacks demand new malware defense approach
Widespread use of custom malware in targeted attacks requires better attack preparation and response, and a variety of new malcode defenses.
Report highlights supply chain insecurities, downplays mobile threats
A Georgia Tech report on cybersecurity is downplaying mobile threats, but explains that supply chain weaknesses will continue to dog manufacturers and software makers.
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15 Nov 2012 Government, industry leaders share cybersecurity funding priorities
Research projects focusing on embedded device security, system resiliency and security metrics are gaining the most attention, experts say.
Identity fraud rings in the U.S. target wireless companies, banks
A new study by ID Analytics found that more than 10,000 identity fraud rings exist in the U.S., many in the rural Southeast.
NASA to deploy whole-disk encryption following breach
Stolen laptop contained the sensitive data on a large number of employees and contractors. The information was not encrypted.
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14 Nov 2012 Adobe investigates scope of customer forum breach
Names, email addresses and encrypted passwords of thousands of customers may have been exposed in a breach of the software maker's customer forum.
Enterprises can obtain value from red teaming exercises, expert says
Red teaming assesses the security of an organization and can be a more effective way to assess the organization's security posture.
Eugene Kaspersky outlines secure operating system plans
Hardened operating system will give industrial control system manufacturers a more secure platform for their software.
Eugene Kaspersky: Enterprises must make hacking difficult, costly
Companies must get better at making hacking corporate networks complicated and costly for cybercriminals, explains Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky.
Malware identified as latest Mac Trojan targeting activists
Apple platform security firm Intego has discovered OSX/Imuler.E, a new variant of the Imuler Trojan.
Ransomware variant works on Windows 8, Symantec says
The Ransomlock.U Trojan can successfully lock computers running Windows 8, according to a test performed by researchers at Symantec.
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13 Nov 2012 BYOD challenges deter enterprises from adopting policies, survey finds
More than half of mobile-device security decision makers surveyed say that BYOD challenges remain.
Enterprises at core of vendor software security testing, Veracode finds
Less than one in five enterprises have requested code-level security tests from at least one vendor, but the volume of assessments is growing.
Microsoft fixes critical issues in Internet Explorer, Windows Kernel
Microsoft issued six bulletins in November's Patch Tuesday, including fixes in Internet Explorer, Windows Kernel and the .NET Framework.
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12 Nov 2012 Report highlighting SCADA insecurities alarmist, says ICS expert
Study from vulnerability management firm Positive Technologies Security contends that 39% of systems in the U.S. and Europe are vulnerable to attack.
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