Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Online shopping is easy and convenient, and more people are doing it than ever before. The rise in e-commerce also gives cybercriminals more opportunities to rob you blind. Here's how to stay safe.
Scary Beasts Security
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
Overview Recently (Nov 21st, 2016), I published an 0day exploit against the gstreamer FLIC decoder, here on my blog. The response time from gstreamer upstream was impressive: a patch in 1 day or so that fixed not only the immediate issue but also some similar bugs in other functions in the decoder. More on those other bugs in another post. Here is the git commit.
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Spinone
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
As more and more companies move to cloud services to increase productivity and reduce costs, we are seeing a shift in how businesses are working with digital technologies and their needs and requirements are also changing to fit these new ways of working. The adoption of cloud computing for storage and other services continues to grow, and with it comes new concerns about security and privacy.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
In 2013, President Obama issued Executive Order 13636 and directed the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology […].
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
The Dark Web isn't all bad news. A study by security firm Terbium Labs found that over half of the encrypted internet consists of legal traffic, and instances of hacking and fraud were shockingly low.
Scary Beasts Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Overview A powerful heap corruption vulnerability exists in the gstreamer decoder for the FLIC file format. Presented here is an 0day exploit for this vulnerability. This decoder is generally present in the default install of modern Linux desktops, including Ubuntu 16.04 and Fedora 24. Gstreamer classifies its decoders as “good”, “bad” or “ugly”. Despite being quite buggy, and not being a format at all necessary on a modern desktop, the FLIC decoder is classified as “good”, almost guaranteeing i
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Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Attacks on IoT devices are an increasing threat. Here are a few expert tactics to ensure your company's data and networks are safe.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Microsoft has been granted more time to change how Windows 10 collects data about users in order to comply with the French data protection act.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Cisco's Senior Director of Security and Trust explains the high stakes of enterprise security, the next wave of corporate cyber-attacks, and best practices for raising risk awareness.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
We work hard to provide in-depth investigative tech journalism. Here's what we've reported in 2016.
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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Discover how software analytics tools help lawyers and courts determine whether software infringement cases have merit.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
If you want a password manager tool that will work without a GUI, here's a solution that you shouldn't pass on.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
On November 10, 2016, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance for businesses and consumers on the impact […].
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
On October 21, 2016, a domain name service host and internet management company experienced at least two waves of a […].
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
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