InfoWorld Security Report

Mar 09, 2017

Hackers exploit Apache Struts vulnerability to compromise corporate web servers

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious code on servers without authentication Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	Bots: Biggest player on the cybercrime block

•	Leaked docs suggest NSA and CIA behind Equation cyberespionage group

•	Apple has already fixed most of the iOS exploits the CIA used

•	CIA false flag team repurposed Shamoon data wiper, other malware

•	Windows snooping patches KB 2952664, KB 2976978 are back (again)

Video/Webcast: IBM Corporation

Five Advantages of Cloud-Based SIEM for Security Intelligence and Operations

Security teams looking to extend their network perimeter defenses with an attack and breach detection capability are discovering that a hosted SIEM gets them up and running faster. Join us Monday, March 27, 2017, 01:00 PM EDT, to hear 5 real-world use cases and how to request a free trial of QRadar on Cloud. Read More ▶

Bots: Biggest player on the cybercrime block

Bot fraud cost an estimated $31 billion in the US last year, dwarfing the estimated $1 billion lost to ransomware and DDoS attacks Read More ▶

Leaked docs suggest NSA and CIA behind Equation cyberespionage group

With its sophisticated tools and longstanding operations, Equation is considered the most advanced cyberespionage group in the world Read More ▶

Apple has already fixed most of the iOS exploits the CIA used

The company responded to information from a WikiLeaks release of CIA documents that claim the agency has ways to hack iPhones that Apple doesn't know about Read More ▶

CIA false flag team repurposed Shamoon data wiper, other malware

The code reuse was meant to reduce costs of development, but to also make the agency's malware blend in with other threats Read More ▶

Windows snooping patches KB 2952664, KB 2976978 are back (again)

Microsoft's nonsecurity patch day introduces 18 new updates for Office 2013 and 2016 in total Read More ▶

Viewpoint: Avaya

For Customer Care, Data is King

For the last 98 years, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in the United States, has grown into a household name. But a crush of demand had overwhelmed its communications system, and the company needed something new. With privacy being a key concern, but capturing data being important for good customer service, Mossberg picks Avaya. Read More ▶

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