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SAP patches three-year-old vulnerability, plus 20 more flaws
SAP this week patched 21 product vulnerabilities, including an information disclosure flaw that was originally disclosed more than three years ago.
Ransomware distributors evolving their delivery strategies
Developers behind the Nemucod downloader are working diligently to avoid detection.
Majority of enterprises at risk from cyberattack, RSA survey
Enterprises procuring detection and response technologies are at an advantage in fending off cyber incidents over those investing in perimeter-based solutions, a new RSA report found.
Beyond encryption: researchers detail what makes ransomware tic
As ransomware grows in popularity, TrendMicro researchers examined some of the tactics and techniques beyond encryption that enable the file locking malware to work.
Reports: Geneva authorities make arrest in Panama Papers breach case
Authorities in Geneva have reportedly arrested a former IT worker at the law firm Mossack Fonseca in connection to the Panama Papers scandal that exposed global public officials' alleged misuse of offshore tax havens.
Data Breach Blog
Data of 40,000 Stamford Podiatry Group patients compromised
Connecticut-based Stamford Podiatry Group is notifying its patients that medical and personal information was compromised in a recent security incident.
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Newly discovered malware campaign adds to TeamViewer's account hijacking woes
TeamViewer continues to assert that poor password management is the chief cause behind a spate of user account hijackings, but a new alert from Trend Micro suggests that a malware campaign could be another piece to the puzzle.
The Threat Hunter Blog
Reports of the deaths of Angler EK and Necurs Botnet may be premature
There have been quite a few reports by researchers over the past week or so that the Necurs botnet and the Angler exploit kit are dead and buried. But don't hold your breath and don't get rid of your Angler signatures just yet.
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Speak the board's language or get fired
A communication gap exists today between CISOs and the board of directors, says Feris Rifai, CEO, Bay Dynamics.
Government surveillance from Caesar to Nixon
Government surveillance is, however, not new, says Patrick O'Kane, barrister and compliance counsel.
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