Network Security

Foxit patches critical vulnerability in PDF viewer browser plug-in

The vulnerability had been publicly known for a over a week

Microsoft vows to improve security suite after failed evaluation

AV-Test.org failed the company again in another round of security software testing

Banks fighting cyberattacks unlikely to get government relief soon

Outside of reaching a diplomatic solution, options available to the government would not stop the attacks quickly, say security experts

Day after patch, Java zero-day sold to highest bidders

With exploit sold for $5,000 via cybercrime forum, experts double down on calls for consumers to uninstall the software

Kaspersky Lab’s “Red October” cyber-espionage saga leaves lots of questions unanswered

Is this Russian vs. Russian espionage? Is cyber-war a good marketing tool?

Privilege management could cut breaches — if it were used

Verizon report recommends 'least privilege management,' a decades old concept. Problem is, it's still not mainstream.

Cisco investigates reported Linksys router flaw

DefenseCode said it discovered the firmware flaw and reported it to Cisco 'months ago'

Facebook posts: Researchers say they’re often unforgettable

UCSD researchers look into why microblogs stick in our memories

Java exploit used in Red October cyberespionage attacks, researchers say

Seculert researchers identified a Java exploit and corresponding attack pages on Red October command and control servers

EMC Offers Online File Sharing With On-Premise Storage Product