Web security tools and best practices
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Web security tools and best practices News
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December 11, 2018
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Dec'18
Second Google+ data exposure leads to earlier service shutdown
Another Google Plus data exposure -- this time potentially affecting more than 52 million users -- will cause the service to be shut down four months earlier than scheduled.
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November 27, 2018
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USPS website flaw exposed data for one year
The U.S. Postal Service inadvertently exposed the data of 60 million users and has only just fixed the underlying website flaw, despite being notified of the issue one year ago.
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November 16, 2018
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Firefox Monitor offers breach alerts on visited websites
The promised integration with Have I Been Pwned is expanding in Firefox Monitor with new breach alerts when a user visits a recently compromised website.
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November 16, 2018
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Google BGP route leak was accidental, not hijacking
Despite early speculation, experts concluded the BGP route leak that sent Google traffic through China and Russia was due to an accidental misconfiguration and not malicious activity.
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5 actionable deception-tech steps to take to fight hackers
Consider taking these five 'deceptive' steps to make your detection and response capabilities speedier, more effective and to improve your company's security posture. Continue Reading
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pen test (penetration testing)
Penetration testing, also called pen testing or ethical hacking, is the practice of testing a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. Continue Reading
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digital signature
A digital signature is a mathematical technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message, software or digital document. Continue Reading
Evaluate Web security tools and best practices Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Web browser quiz: Do you know Chrome, Firefox, Edge and IE?
Users work with web browsers constantly. As a result, it's important for IT to know how to manage the top options, including Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Continue Reading
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Can deception security tactics turn the tables on attackers?
Is the latest news on an onslaught of advanced threats causing you to despair? Maybe it's time to consider taking a 'deceptive' approach to IT security. Continue Reading
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How does TLS 1.3 differ from TLS 1.2?
Compared to TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3 saw improvements in security, performance and privacy. Learn how TLS 1.3 eliminated vulnerabilities using cryptographic algorithms. Continue Reading
Manage Web security tools and best practices
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How did WhatsApp vulnerabilities get around encryption?
WhatsApp vulnerabilities can enable hackers to bypass end-to-end encryption and spoof messages. Expert Michael Cobb explains how these attacks work and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
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How to configure browsers to avoid web cache poisoning
Web cache poisoning poses a serious threat to web browser security. Learn how hackers can exploit unkeyed inputs for malicious use with expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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How can a 13-year-old configuration flaw affect SAP systems?
Cybersecurity vendor Onapsis found a 13-year-old flaw that affects nine out of 10 SAP NetWeaver systems. Learn how the flaw affects SAP systems with expert Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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How was Kea DHCP v1.4.0 affected by a security advisory?
Kea, an open source DHCP server, was issued a medium security advisory for a flaw that causes memory leakage in version 1.4.0. Discover the workarounds with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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Why communication is critical for web security management
Conveying the importance of web security to management can be difficult for many security professionals. Kevin Beaver explains how to best communicate with the enterprise. Continue Reading
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How does a WDC vulnerability put hardcoded passwords at risk?
Several vulnerabilities were found in Western Digital's My Cloud, including one that affects the default hardcoded password. Learn how to avoid such risks with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading