Dell debacle reveals widespread ignorance on security certificates.

Node.js discloses two critical security vulnerabilities.

InfoWorld Security Report
December 01, 2015
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Issue highlights

1. Dell debacle reveals widespread ignorance on security certificates

2. Node.js discloses two critical security vulnerabilities

3. Warning: Internet security turbulence ahead

4. Millions of embedded devices use the same hard-coded SSH and TLS private keys

5. Microsoft enables potential unwanted software detection for enterprise customers

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Dell debacle reveals widespread ignorance on security certificates

Dell pre-installing eDellRoot on Windows machines shows that even the world's largest PC maker doesn't understand how certificates and keys function. READ MORE

Node.js discloses two critical security vulnerabilities

The Node.js Foundation revealed a denial-of-service and an out-of-bounds access issue and said that fixes will come next week. READ MORE

Warning: Internet security turbulence ahead

As Internet growth approaches hyperspeed, security will get worse before it gets better. READ MORE

Millions of embedded devices use the same hard-coded SSH and TLS private keys

Keys hard-coded in thousands of routers, modems, IP cameras, VoIP phones and other devices can be used to launch man-in-the-middle attacks. READ MORE

Microsoft enables potential unwanted software detection for enterprise customers

Sysadmins can now turn on the feature in System Center Endpoint Protection and Forefront Endpoint Protection. READ MORE

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