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• August 18, 2017 18 Aug'17

  Valerie Plame: U.S. government cyberdefense must be improved

  Former CIA officer Valerie Plame discusses why America's cyberdefense is lagging behind -- and what the government and private sector should do to reverse the trend.

• August 18, 2017 18 Aug'17

  Offensive cyberweapons from enemies may be re-engineered

  The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency wants to isolate, study, customize and re-engineer malware from adversaries to be used as its own offensive cyberweapons.

• August 17, 2017 17 Aug'17

  NotPetya ransomware impact costs Maersk hundreds of millions

  Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk said the NotPetya ransomware attacks severely damaged business processes and the impact has been estimated at as much as $300 million in lost revenue.

• August 16, 2017 16 Aug'17

  Risk & Repeat: MalwareTech indictment raises questions

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors explore the FBI's case against security researcher Marcus Hutchins, better known as MalwareTech.

• August 15, 2017 15 Aug'17

  Mobile data theft a risk from shared app libraries

  Researchers claim malicious actors could commit mobile data theft by using shared third-party libraries and abusing elevated privileges that the permissions granted.

• August 11, 2017 11 Aug'17

  Microsoft antivirus policy changes under Kaspersky pressure

  Microsoft antivirus policy changes for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in order to avoid further action in an antitrust case brought by Kaspersky.

• August 11, 2017 11 Aug'17

  Cybersecurity machine learning moves ahead with vendor push

  Bloggers explore the growing role of cybersecurity machine learning, the capabilities of Microsoft's containers and how well SIEM works for threat detection.

• August 11, 2017 11 Aug'17

  U.S. attorney: Gathering cybercrime evidence can be difficult

  Assistant U.S. attorney says jurors and courts are getting smarter about cybercrime evidence, although digital cases overall may be getting more difficult to prosecute.

• August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17

  Risk & Repeat: Voting machine hacking brings good and bad news

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors look back at DEFCON 2017's voting machine hacking and what it could mean for the future of U.S. election security.

• August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17

  Ransomware recovery goes beyond data loss for enterprises

  Enterprises may see paying up as a quick path to ransomware recovery, but experts said there are many issues to consider when making that choice.

• August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17

  IoT device security bill mandates security standards

  News roundup: U.S. Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to standardize IoT device security for government vendors. Plus, Anthem suffers another data breach, and more.

• August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17

  MalwareTech arrested for Kronos banking Trojan connection

  The FBI arrested the famed security researcher known as MalwareTech after a two-year investigation into the creation and distribution of the Kronos banking Trojan.

• August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17

  Hacking voting machines takes center stage at DEFCON

  DEFCON attendees were successful in hacking voting machines and now that there is proof the systems are insecure, more work needs to be done to change election laws and practices.

• August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17

  Risk & Repeat: Black Hat 2017 highlights

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors recap Black Hat 2017 and discuss some of the big news from the event, including the Broadpwn remote exploit.

• August 01, 2017 01 Aug'17

  Experts debate Vulnerabilities Equities Process disclosure

  Experts debated how the government should weigh disclosure in the Vulnerabilities Equities Process and whether to err on the side of offense or defense.

• July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17

  Risk & Repeat: Why are Amazon S3 buckets spilling on the web?

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the series of enterprise data leaks through misconfigured Amazon S3 buckets and what should be done about them.

• July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17

  Adobe's Flash end of life scheduled, finally, for 2020

  News roundup: Adobe announced that Flash end of life will happen by the end of 2020. Plus, Microsoft expands its bug bounty program, the 2017 Pwnie Awards winners, and more.

• July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17

  Cyber-risk analysis, time are keys to infosec says game theory

  Analyzing infosec through the lens of game theory shows that cyber-risk analysis and wasting attacker time may be highly effective cybersecurity strategies.

• July 27, 2017 27 Jul'17

  Phishing research shows troubling trends for enterprise users

  Karla Burnett of Stripe presented sobering results of phishing research from her company at Black Hat 2017, suggesting phishing training is ineffective against today's threats.

• July 27, 2017 27 Jul'17

  Industroyer malware a turning point for ICS security

  Security researchers at Black Hat 2017 analyzed the Industroyer malware, the attack on Ukraine's power grid and what it means for industrial control system security in the U.S.

• July 26, 2017 26 Jul'17

  At Black Hat 2017, an industry hits a milestone and finds new directions

  Long a conference that has thrived on technical sophistication and nuanced attacks, Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas also found room for softer themes.

• July 25, 2017 25 Jul'17

  Fancy Bear C&C servers taken down by Microsoft lawsuit

  Experts applaud Microsoft for clever use of a lawsuit to claim command and control server domains used by malicious Russian APT group Fancy Bear.

• July 21, 2017 21 Jul'17

  Dark web markets' shutdown may lead to more arrests

  Cooperation between law enforcement from around the world led to the shutdown of the AlphaBay and Hansa dark web markets and potential leads of illegal vendors.

• July 21, 2017 21 Jul'17

  Bipartisan group launches effort to improve election security

  News roundup: The Defending Digital Democracy project brings together security experts to tackle election security. Plus, government shake-ups could hit cybersecurity, and more.

• July 20, 2017 20 Jul'17

  Industry reacts to Symantec certificate authority trust remediation

  As the Symantec certificate authority scrambles to transition its certificate-issuance operations to a subordinate certificate authority, the CA industry sharpens its knives.

• July 19, 2017 19 Jul'17

  Risk & Repeat: Kaspersky Lab removed from GSA Schedule 70

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the Trump administration's removal of Kaspersky Lab from the GSA Schedule 70 for federal IT contracts.

• July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17

  Google tackles Android app privacy with machine learning

  Google will use machine learning and automated peer review scans to improve Android app privacy and limit app permissions overreach.

• July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17

  AWS S3 bucket leak exposes millions of Verizon customers' data

  News roundup: An AWS S3 bucket leak containing personal data of millions of Verizon customers was exposed to the public. Plus, DNC hack victims are suing the Trump campaign, and more.

• July 13, 2017 13 Jul'17

  Petya malware behavior may change based on AV installed

  Researchers found changes in malware behavior when Petya detected certain security products, but experts are unsure why these features might exist.

• July 13, 2017 13 Jul'17

  Symantec certificate authority business reportedly for sale

  As Google and Mozilla prepare plans to reduce trust for Symantec's certificate authority, the antivirus vendor is reported to be seeking a buyer for its web certificate business.

• July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17

  Windows NTLM vulnerabilties addressed in July 2017 Patch Tuesday

  Client-side security takes the forefront in Microsoft's July 2017 Patch Tuesday, which includes a fix for legacy Windows NTLM authentication processes.

• July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17

  Risk & Repeat: Should IAM systems be run by machine learning?

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the identity and access management industry and how machine learning algorithms could govern IAM systems.

• July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17

  IT diversity and the cyberskills gap Q&A with Jules Okafor

  Jules Okafor discusses the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry, how better IT diversity could help, and what is needed to bring in more women and minorities.

• July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17

  Q&A: Ping CEO on contextual authentication, intelligent identity

  Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand talks with SearchSecurity about the data-driven move toward contextual authentication and intelligent identity and what this means for enterprises.

• July 10, 2017 10 Jul'17

  WoSign CA certificates get end-of-trust date in Chrome

  Google to distrust all WoSign CA certificates in Chrome starting in September, as the troubled certificate authority passed a key audit and is seeking a new CEO to help return trust.

• July 07, 2017 07 Jul'17

  Flawed Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets get a fix, but flaw remains a mystery

  Broadpwn, a flaw in Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets, is patched, but Google withholds details. Plus, the latest in the antivirus drama between the U.S. and Russia, and more.

• July 07, 2017 07 Jul'17

  Cybersecurity skills gap fixes must support minorities

  A new survey shows a majority of organizations are facing a cybersecurity skills gap and experts say more focus on women and minorities could be key to finding talent.

• July 05, 2017 05 Jul'17

  Risk & Repeat: NotPetya ransomware raises the stakes

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the NotPetya ransomware, its impact and the growing trend of sophisticated ransomware attacks.

• June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17

  Q&A: How the Cyber Threat Alliance solved threat intelligence sharing

  Palo Alto Networks CSO Rick Howard talks with SearchSecurity about his experiences with the Cyber Threat Alliance and how the group approaches threat intelligence sharing.

• June 29, 2017 29 Jun'17

  Risk & Repeat: RNC voter database left open to the public

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss how the Republican National Committee's voter database was accidentally exposed in an Amazon S3 bucket.

• June 27, 2017 27 Jun'17

  Windows Defender bug could allow full-system takeover

  A newly disclosed Windows Defender bug, which could allow an attacker to fully take over a target system and create admin accounts, marks yet another major antivirus vulnerability.

• June 23, 2017 23 Jun'17

  Brutal Kangaroo USB malware could be reverse-engineered

  The Brutal Kangaroo USB malware leaked from the CIA's Vault 7 could pose a threat to air-gapped computers if hackers reverse-engineer it.

• June 23, 2017 23 Jun'17

  Privileged user management trips up NSA

  News roundup: DOD inspector general found NSA failed to implement secure privileged user management post-Snowden. Plus, Honda hit by WannaCry, Trump met with tech CEOs and more.

• June 22, 2017 22 Jun'17

  Malware in encrypted traffic uncovered with machine learning

  Cisco claims it can accurately detect malware activity in encrypted traffic using machine learning, but some experts worry about privacy implications.

• June 22, 2017 22 Jun'17

  Machine learning in cybersecurity is coming to IAM systems

  Machine learning in cybersecurity applications for identity management systems are becoming more common today. But will algorithms be the best option for authenticating and authorizing users?

• June 21, 2017 21 Jun'17

  RNC leak of voter database exposes poor cloud security practices

  A massive voter database RNC leak underscores the poor cloud security practices in place in the U.S. government and many enterprises.

• June 20, 2017 20 Jun'17

  Valerie Plame warns of increased nation-state cyberattacks

  At the 2017 Cloud Identity Summit, former covert CIA officer Valerie Plame discussed the increasing risks of nation-state cyberattacks focused on geopolitical influence.

• June 16, 2017 16 Jun'17

  Router security issues highlighted by CIA's CherryBlossom project

  The latest WikiLeaks release on CIA hacking tools includes the CherryBlossom project, which highlights router security issues, including a lack of firmware signing validation.

• June 16, 2017 16 Jun'17

  Hidden Cobra hackers target U.S. with DeltaCharlie malware

  News roundup: DeltaCharlie malware is a threat to the U.S., according to a US-CERT warning about Hidden Cobra. Plus, a DVR flaw could create a bigger botnet than Mirai, and more.

• June 14, 2017 14 Jun'17

  More Windows XP fixes in June Patch Tuesday release

  Microsoft's June 2017 Patch Tuesday saw another set of Windows XP fixes released in order to secure systems against leaked NSA cyberweapons.

• June 13, 2017 13 Jun'17

  IPv6 update: A look at the security and privacy improvements

  The recent IPv6 update from the IETF introduces new security and privacy recommendations. Expert Fernando Gont explains these changes and what they mean for organizations.

• June 13, 2017 13 Jun'17

  (ISC)2 CEO on cybersecurity workforce expansion and 2017 Congress

  Recently, SearchSecurity editorial director Robert Richardson checked in with (ISC)2's CEO David Shearer as the organization prepares for its fall Security Congress.

• June 09, 2017 09 Jun'17

  Microsoft accused of blocking independent antivirus competition

  News roundup: Kaspersky files a complaint against Microsoft's handling of independent antivirus software for Windows 10. Plus, hackers use Instagram to spread malware, and more.

• June 08, 2017 08 Jun'17

  Risk & Repeat: Shadow Brokers launch zero-day exploit service

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the Shadow Brokers' monthly service for zero-day exploits and how it may affect enterprise security efforts.

• June 08, 2017 08 Jun'17

  Hardcoded passwords could cause full IoT camera compromise

  IoT cameras could be fully compromised due to multiple vulnerabilities, including hardcoded passwords that can be used regardless of user settings.

• June 08, 2017 08 Jun'17

  Researchers port EternalBlue exploit to Windows 10

  The EternalBlue exploit behind the WannaCry ransomware attacks has been successfully ported to an older version of Windows 10, but newer versions of the OS are protected.

• June 07, 2017 07 Jun'17

  Election cyberattack proves people are still the biggest flaw

  A new NSA leak allegedly shows Russian agents engaged in election cyberattacks against local U.S. governments and proves people are still the hardest cybersecurity risk to mitigate.

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  Symantec certificate authority aims for more delays on browser trust

  Is the Symantec certificate authority operation too big to fail? That seems to be the message the security giant is sending in its latest response to a proposal from the browser community to turn ...

• June 02, 2017 02 Jun'17

  Users' SSO information at risk after OneLogin security breach

  News roundup: OneLogin security breach puts SSO data at risk but is vague about the details. Plus, Gmail boosts its phishing detection features, and more.

• June 02, 2017 02 Jun'17

  Risk & Repeat: GDPR compliance clock is ticking

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss GDPR compliance and how the EU law will affect enterprise data privacy and security across the globe.

• June 01, 2017 01 Jun'17

  IT security trends: 2017 prioritizes cloud, network, endpoints

  The 2017 TechTarget IT Priorities Survey reports a number of key IT security trends about where enterprises and infosec professionals place their time and resources.

• May 31, 2017 31 May'17

  Shadow Brokers dump crowdfunding raises ethical questions

  The prospect of monthly NSA cyberweapons leaks in new Shadow Brokers dump raises questions about the ethics of paying criminals for stolen goods.

• May 30, 2017 30 May'17

  EU GDPR compliance puts focus on data tracking, encryption

  The EU's General Data Protection Regulation is less than a year away. Experts explain why data tracking, encryption and other measures are crucial for GDPR compliance.

• May 26, 2017 26 May'17

  Samba vulnerability brings WannaCry fears to Linux/Unix

  A widespread Samba vulnerability has raised the possibility of attacks similar to WannaCry hitting Linux and Unix systems, but mitigation options are available.

• May 26, 2017 26 May'17

  Target data breach settlement requires security improvements

  News roundup: The Target settlement following the 2013 data beach requires the company to adopt a stronger security program. Plus, experts knock the FCC's DDoS claim, and more.

• May 26, 2017 26 May'17

  Voting machine hacking to be taken on at DEFCON 2017

  Possible voting machine hacking has been a topic of conversation since before the 2016 election and at DEFCON 2017; professional pentesters will find out what damage can be done.

• May 24, 2017 24 May'17

  GDPR compliance help is on the way for Microsoft cloud customers

  With GDPR compliance set to be mandatory in one year, Microsoft will help get its cloud customers ready for the new data protection regulation.

• May 24, 2017 24 May'17

  Q&A: GDPR compliance tips from CSPi's Gary Southwell

  With one year left, it's time to prioritize GDPR compliance; Gary Southwell, CSPi's general manager, offers advice for protecting personal data under the EU's new privacy regulation.

• May 23, 2017 23 May'17

  Risk & Repeat: WannaCry ransomware worm shakes tech industry

  In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors look at the devastation caused by the WannaCry ransomware worm and discuss how it could have been prevented.

• May 23, 2017 23 May'17

  Q&A: Time to get GDPR compliant, CSPi's Gary Southwell says

  Companies doing business in EU face challenge to get GDPR compliant as enforcement of the strict new General Data Protection Regulation is just one year away.

• May 19, 2017 19 May'17

  Q&A: Juniper's Kevin Walker on data manipulation, ransomware threats

  Juniper's Kevin Walker talks with SearchSecurity about the evolving threat landscape and how some attackers are incorporating data manipulation into their schemes.

• May 19, 2017 19 May'17

  Google Play Protect looks to bolster Android app security

  News roundup: The new Google Play Protect system aims to improve Android app security. Plus, Google Cloud IoT Core adds layer of device security, and more.

• May 18, 2017 18 May'17

  Risk & Repeat: Reviewing Trump's cybersecurity executive order

  This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at President Trump's cybersecurity executive order and how it aims to address federal government and critical infrastructure issues.

• May 17, 2017 17 May'17

  Q&A: Talking bug bounty programs with Bugcrowd's Casey Ellis

  As bug bounty programs become more mainstream, Bugcrowd founder and CEO Casey Ellis offers insights into rewards, best practices and tips for getting the most bang for the buck.

• May 12, 2017 12 May'17

  Trump cyber executive order focuses on cyber-risk management

  The Trump cyber executive order arrived, with a focus on cyber-risk management and reports. But key details are missing in terms of implementing changes.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  Windows zero days squashed in May 2017 Patch Tuesday

  Microsoft's May 2017 Patch Tuesday fixed multiple Windows zero-day vulnerabilities, two of which have reportedly been exploited by groups linked to Russia.

• May 09, 2017 09 May'17

  Microsoft out-of-band patch hits the day before Patch Tuesday

  The evening before Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band patch for a dangerous Windows flaw teased by the Google Project Zero team just days earlier.

• May 05, 2017 05 May'17

  New types of ransomware innovate to find opportunity

  There is no shortage of new types of ransomware, many with unique features, and experts say it's an exercise in innovation and finding revenue opportunity.

• May 05, 2017 05 May'17

  TLS client authentication ensures secure IoT connection

  The TLS client authentication protocol has been part of the security standard for years, but it's just now coming into its own in certifying secure IoT connections.

• May 05, 2017 05 May'17

  SS7 vulnerability allows attackers to drain bank accounts

  News roundup: Attackers exploit SS7 vulnerability and drain bank accounts. Plus, Trump signs government IT executive order, an Intel AMT flaw threatens millions and more.

• May 04, 2017 04 May'17

  Risk & Repeat: Symantec offers plan to restore certificate trust

  In this episode of SearchSecurity's Risk & Repeat podcast, editors discuss Symantec's continued struggles with certificate trust, and what Mozilla and Google are doing about it.

• May 04, 2017 04 May'17

  Google Docs phishing attack grants attacker full Gmail access

  A Google Docs phishing attack abused OAuth to give malicious actors full access to a victim's Gmail account and contacts, but Google claims to have blocked the attacks.

• May 03, 2017 03 May'17

  Verizon DBIR 2017 loses international contributors

  Looking at the overall numbers for the contributors to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) from the past five years, it would seem like the amount of partners is hitting a plateau, ...

• May 02, 2017 02 May'17

  NATO cyberwar games show the U.S. needs more practice

  The NATO Locked Shields cyberwar games had the U.S. team winning most improved, but experts say the U.S. still needs more practice.

• April 28, 2017 28 Apr'17

  Symantec certificate authority offers counter-proposal to Google

  Symantec certificate authority proposal takes the pain out of sanctions for misissued certs, offers more audits, greater transparency and promise of "continuous improvement."

• April 28, 2017 28 Apr'17

  Verizon DBIR 2017: Basic cybersecurity focus misplaced

  Basic cybersecurity measures like limiting password reuse and implementing multifactor authentication could be big benefits, according to the Verizon DBIR 2017.

• April 28, 2017 28 Apr'17

  Still waiting for a cybersecurity executive order from Trump

  News roundup: A cybersecurity executive order overdue, but 'close and nearby.' Plus, the USPTO says it will stop using HTTPS; a teenage hacker sentenced to prison; and more.

• April 28, 2017 28 Apr'17

  Risk & Repeat: More Equation Group cyberweapons leaked

  In this episode of SearchSecurity's Risk & Repeat podcast, editors discuss the latest round of Equation Group cyberweapons and how Microsoft patched them.

• April 27, 2017 27 Apr'17

  AWS promises to be GDPR compliant by May 2018 deadline

  Amazon promises all AWS cloud services will be GDPR compliant before enforcement of the new EU data privacy regulation starts in 2018, offers customers assistance.

• April 25, 2017 25 Apr'17

  Symantec certificate authority issues, answered

  Google and Mozilla weigh the proper response to Symantec certificate authority issues, as the CA giant prepares an alternative proposal for reinstating trust.

• April 21, 2017 21 Apr'17

  Hajime worm fights the forces of evil IoT malware, maybe

  News roundup: The Hajime worm is the nicer, sneakier brother of Mirai malware. Plus, the FBI and CIA hunt for the Vault 7 whistleblower, Symantec adds to Zscaler lawsuit, and more.

• April 20, 2017 20 Apr'17

  Oracle patches Apache Struts exploits, Equation Group vulnerability

  There were 299 Oracle patches in the April Critical Patch Update, including a fix for the Apache Struts exploits found in the wild and a vulnerability from the Equation Group dump.

• April 19, 2017 19 Apr'17

  Risk & Repeat: Mozilla joins the Symantec certificate authority debate

  In this episode of SearchSecurity's Risk & Repeat podcast, editors discuss mounting pressure on the Symantec certificate authority business to provide answers about its practices.

• April 18, 2017 18 Apr'17

  Shadow Brokers' Windows exploits target unsupported systems

  A new release of NSA cyberweapons falls flat, as Windows exploits from the Shadow Brokers have mostly been patched. But unsupported systems are still at risk.

• April 14, 2017 14 Apr'17

  Shadow Brokers release SWIFT banking and Windows exploits

  The Shadow Brokers released another cache of cyberweapons linked to the Equation Group, including Windows exploits and attack details for the SWIFT banking system.

• April 14, 2017 14 Apr'17

  DARPA's SSITH program takes aim at hardware vulnerabilities

  News roundup: DARPA's SSITH program tackles hardware vulnerabilities for better security. Plus, new risks placed in OWASP Top 10, SWIFT launches new anti-fraud tool, and more.

• April 13, 2017 13 Apr'17

  U.S. election hacking not an act of cyberwarfare, experts say

  The government needs a better definition for an act of cyberwarfare, says ex-CIA Director Michael Hayden, because he doesn't think the U.S. election hacking applies.

• April 12, 2017 12 Apr'17

  Symantec CA woes debated by browser community

  Compliance with CA/B Forum Baseline Requirements was debated after Symantec CA posted responses to 14 issues raised by Mozilla developers.

• April 12, 2017 12 Apr'17

  Security Update Guide brings growing pains to Patch Tuesday

  Microsoft fundamentally changes how IT pros will consume Patch Tuesday releases with the Security Update Guide and brings fixes for an actively exploited Word zero-day.

• April 11, 2017 11 Apr'17

  CIA Vault 7 tools attributed to hacking group for years

  Security researchers said the CIA Vault 7 tools and techniques are linked to cyberattacks over the past six years targeting various foreign entities.