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• How does a Linux vulnerability allow attacks on TCP communications?

  A Linux vulnerability that affects 80% of Android devices allows for attacks on TCP communications and remote code execution. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to mitigate these risks. Continue Reading

• How can PGP short key IDs be protected from collision attacks?

  A well-known PGP short key ID flaw has been discovered to be the cause of collision attacks on Linux developers. Expert Michael Cobb explains the flaw with short key IDs. Continue Reading

• Zero-day attacks: Addressing the Equation Group vulnerabilities

  Zero-day exploits for network routers and firewalls were released by the Shadow Brokers. Expert Kevin Beaver offers steps for enterprises to address zero-day attacks. Continue Reading

• How to prevent DoS attacks in the enterprise

  It's not possible to eradicate the risk of DoS attacks, but there are steps infosec pros can take to reduce their impact. Mike Chapple shares pointers on how to prevent DoS attacks. Continue Reading

• How does the BlackNurse attack overwhelm firewalls?

  A new attack called "BlackNurse" can disrupt firewalls with a small amount of ICMP packets. Expert Judith Myerson explains how it works and why it's a security issue for enterprises. Continue Reading

• SWIFT network communications: How can bank security be improved?

  The SWIFT network has increasingly been abused by cybercriminals to carry out bank fraud and theft. Expert Michael Cobb explains possible ways to boost security.Continue Reading

• How limiting administrative access can protect your enterprise

  Limiting administrative access can strengthen an enterprise's security posture significantly. Expert Joe Granneman discusses why this is such an important practice.Continue Reading

• Can security employee tenure be improved by CISOs?

  Security employee tenure is shorter than in most industries. Expert Mike O. Villegas outlines five budget-friendly steps CISOs can take to help lengthen it.Continue Reading

• Combatting the top cybersecurity threats with intelligence

  Security professionals are playing an ever-greater role in managing business risk. Their efforts against top cybersecurity threats include investing in the latest defensive tools that promise to shut down attackers.

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• Risk & Repeat: Second Yahoo data breach uncovered

  In this episode of SearchSecurity's Risk & Repeat podcast, the editors discuss the second major Yahoo data breach and what it means for both the company and its users.Continue Reading

• Protecting the open source Redis tool from ransomware attacks

  Duo Labs discovered a flaw in the Redis tool that led to Fairware ransomware attacks on Linux servers. Expert Nick Lewis explains the security measures that enterprises can take.Continue Reading

• Meet security goals by avoiding threat intel and analytics mistakes

  Meeting top security goals is only the first step. Get up to speed on how to avoid common pitfalls in the use of threat intelligence and analytics.Continue Reading

• How symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms differ

  Expert Michael Cobb explains the differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms, common uses and examples of both encryption types, and their pros and cons.Continue Reading

• What should happen after an employee clicks on a malicious link?

  The response to an employee clicking on a malicious link is important for organizations to get right. Expert Matthew Pascucci discusses how to handle the aftermath of an attack.Continue Reading

• CISO Q&A: Healthcare information security needs more leadership

  Anahi Santiago of Christiana Care Health System has spent much of her career in healthcare information security. "We are under attack," she says.Continue Reading