Microsoft gets kudos for MAPP threat sharing overhaul
Antivirus companies particularly like the additional time Microsoft is giving them to update their software to protect against attacks
Antone Gonsalves | 31 Jul | Read more
Antivirus companies particularly like the additional time Microsoft is giving them to update their software to protect against attacks
Antone Gonsalves | 31 Jul | Read more
Malware writers turned their attention this week on Tiffany's and Tibetan activists, as well as targeting Mac computers and Android phones.
John P. Mello Jr. | 26 May | Read more
Although web application attacks have existed for over the last 10 years, simple coding errors, failed input validation and output sanitization continue to exist in web applications that have led to disclosures for many well-known companies. The most prevalent web application attacks are SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting and OS Command Injection. With an increased number of companies conducting buisness over the Internet, many attackers are taking advantage of lax security and poor coding techniques to exploit web applications for fame, notoriety and financial gain.
Although web application attacks have existed for over the last 10 years, simple coding errors, failed input validation and output sanitization continue to exist in web applications that have led to disclosures for many well-known companies. The most prevalent web application attacks are SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting and OS Command Injection. With an increased number of companies conducting buisness over the Internet, many attackers are taking advantage of lax security and poor coding techniques to exploit web applications for fame, notoriety and financial gain.
Domain registrar Name.com forced its customers to reset their account passwords on Wednesday following a security breach on the company's servers that might have resulted in customer information being compromised.
Lucian Constantin | 09 May | Read more
Social network's new overlay for Android smartphones 'would be the first thing I would block on my network,' said one security adviser
Antone Gonsalves | 08 Apr | Read more
Security vendor Sophos has released an update for the software used on its Web gateway security appliance in order to address three serious vulnerabilities in the product's Web-based user interface.
Lucian Constantin | 04 Apr | Read more
Security vendor Sophos is urging customers to immediately install an update that resolves three security flaws found in its Web Protection Appliance.
Cyberspace offers crime groups better networking, expanded pool of victims
John P. Mello | 19 Mar | Read more
The majority of email and Web gateways, firewalls, remote access servers, UTM (united threat management) systems and other security appliances have serious vulnerabilities, according to a security researcher who analyzed products from multiple vendors.
Lucian Constantin | 15 Mar | Read more
Until late January, Apple's App Store servers did not encrypt all communications with iOS clients, which exposed users to several potential attacks, according to a Google security researcher.
Lucian Constantin | 11 Mar | Read more
While two-factor authentication is not a silver bullet, it is a necessary step toward better security, said one analyst
Antone Gonsalves | 07 Mar | Read more
Malware uses Microsoft encryption to hold computers hostage
John P. Mello Jr. | 06 Mar | Read more
Blamed 'persistent failures' by Google to stop abuse, but removed block after two hours
John P. Mello Jr. | 19 Feb | Read more
One security expert called Yahoo's distributing of vulnerability-ridden versions of Java to small businesses 'shockingly irresponsible'
Antone Gonsalves | 13 Feb | Read more