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 November 11, 2020
LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY
Microsoft Patches Windows Kernel Flaw Under Active Attack
This month's Patch Tuesday addressed a Windows zero-day in a release of 112 vulnerabilities, 17 of which are critical.
Malware Hidden in Encrypted Traffic Surges Amid Pandemic
Zscaler says attacks involving the use of SSL/TLS encryption jumped 260% in the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period last year.
Flaws in Privileged Management Apps Expose Machines to Attack
The Intel Support Assistant is the latest Windows utility to be found that could expose millions of computers to privilege-escalation attacks through file manipulation and symbolic links.
Cloud Usage, Biometrics Surge As Remote Work Grows Permanent
A new report reveals organizations are increasing their adoption of biometric authentication and disallowing SMS as a login method.
How Hackers Blend Attack Methods to Bypass MFA
Protecting mobile apps requires a multilayered approach with a mix of cybersecurity measures to counter various attacks at different layers.
Overlooked Security Risks of the M&A Rebound
Successful technology integration, post-merger, is tricky in any market, and never more so than with today's remote work environments and distributed IT infrastructure.
Hotels.com & Expedia Provider Exposes Millions of Guests' Data
Hotel reservation platform Prestige Software compromised personal data belonging to millions of travelers through a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket.
Claroty Details Vulnerabilities in Schneider PLCs
The vulnerabilities in a common line of programmable logic controllers could allow attackers to gain control of industrial equipment.
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Insecure APIs a Growing Risk for Organizations
Security models for application programming interfaces haven't kept pace with requirements of a non-perimeter world, Forrester says.

6 Cybersecurity Lessons From 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed new weaknesses in enterprise cybersecurity preparedness.

The Oracle-Walmart-TikTok Deal Is Not Enough
The social media deal raises issues involving data custodianship and trusted tech partnerships.

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7 Online Shopping Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner, and that means plenty of online shopping. These tips will help keep you safe.
Preventing and Mitigating DDoS Attacks: It's Elementary
Following a spate of cyberattacks nationwide, school IT teams need to act now to ensure their security solution makes the grade.
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The Double-Edged Sword of Cybersecurity Insurance
With ransomware on the rise, more organizations are opting to purchase cyber insurance -- tipping off criminals about how much to demand for access back to pilfered systems and data.
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