Wireshark Squashes Bugs With New Network Protocol Analyzer Update
The Wireshark development team addressed dozens of vulnerabilities, segmentation flaws and bugs with the latest version of its network protocol analyzer.
Linux Update Fixes 11-Year-Old Flaw
A recent Linux update patched a vulnerability that enabled fraudsters to use heap spraying methods to execute arbitrary code and escalate permissions.
Microsoft Patching Delay: A Huge Hacking Valentine?
A patching delay has pushed new Microsoft updates back until March. Is this a belated Valentine's Day gift for cybercriminals?
Track Relevant Vulnerabilities With Watchlists
The watchlist feature on IBM X-Force Exchange enables network administrators to maintain accurate asset inventories and track relevant vulnerabilities.
New Partnership Aims to Help Organizations Patch Vulnerabilities Fast and With Confidence
Written by John Markott, Director of Product Management, Carbon Black and I-Lung Kao, BigFix Product Manager, IBM Security Vulnerability management is one of the biggest problems plaguing the security industry today. According to Gartner’s...
OpenSSL Patch Gets Patched
The OpenSSL patch issued on Sept. 22 was meant to fix a vulnerability, but it only caused more problems. The Sept. 26 update fixed the outstanding issues.
Serving Up Security? Microsoft Patches ‘Malicious Butler’ Exploit — Again
New Microsoft patches are still dealing with a flaw discovered in November of last year — it was first Evil Maid and is now known as Malicious Butler.
CryptoLocker Ransomware Is on the Rise — Here’s What to Do if You’re Attacked
The popularity of threats such as the CryptoLocker ransomware highlights some security best practices that can help enterprises avoid attacks.
Out of the Office? Not Quite — Old Microsoft Vulnerabilities Still Wreaking Havoc
A series of old Microsoft vulnerabilities continues to cause problems in Microsoft Office products. Here's what users need to know.
Adapting Your Defenses to the Attack: The Next Generation of Endpoint Protection
The endpoint protection of the future must be able to identify indicators of compromise, locate vulnerabilities and move to patch them quickly.