Peter Loshin
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Massachusetts, United States
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Return of Bleichenbacher: ROBOT attack means trouble for TLS
ROBOT attack: The PKCS #1 v1.5 flaw discovered in 1998 still plagues TLS, as research reveals vendors don't even attempt to test for the vulnerability. → Read More
Top cybersecurity conferences for when Black Hat and RSA aren't right
Not everyone needs to go to Black Hat and RSA, especially with the grand selection of smaller, local or specialized information security conferences. → Read More
GDPR breach notification rule could complicate compliance
Punishing GDPR penalties mean it's time to stop skimping on compliance, especially considering new 72-hour GDPR breach notification rule. → Read More
EU GDPR compliance puts focus on data tracking, encryption
EU GDPR compliance calls for respecting the data, tracking the data down and keeping it encrypted, according to experts. → Read More
Q&A: Talking bug bounty programs with Bugcrowd's Casey Ellis
Bugcrowd CEO Casey Ellis explains how and why bug bounty programs work, as well as the path forward as they become more mainstream. → Read More
Dropbox passwords breach exposed 68 million users
Confirming 68 million Dropbox passwords were exposed in 2012, the cloud provider continued to urge users to update credentials and enable 2FA. → Read More
Windows Bash could open the door to more Linux-based attacks
Windows Subsystem for Linux adds the Windows Bash native Ubuntu command line to Windows 10, but will it increase the attack surface? → Read More
Browser vulnerabilities, Office flaws lead August 2016 Patch Tuesday
Browser vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Edge top August 2016 Patch Tuesday, plus more on the Windows 10 Anniversary update. → Read More
KeySniffer vulnerability enables eavesdropping on wireless keyboards
KeySniffer is a new wireless vulnerability, similar to MouseJack, that exposes wireless keyboard users to key sniffing, injection attacks. → Read More
John Curran explains benefits of IPv6 connectivity progress
ARIN chief John Curran talks IPv6 connectivity progress, IPv6 security issues and why IPv6 is set to take off. → Read More
Responsible disclosure of latest named vulnerability, 'httpoxy'
'Httpoxy,' vulnerability in server-side web apps using HTTP_PROXY environment variable; experts say it was a responsible disclosure. → Read More
Enterprise encryption strategies rise as firms' use of encryption grows
As use of encryption rises, firms increasingly deploy enterprise encryption strategies; also, Bart ransomware, IRS ends e-file PIN tool, and more. → Read More
Angler exploit kit skips Microsoft EMET to subvert Flash, Silverlight
The Angler exploit kit is bypassing Microsoft EMET version 5.5 to deliver Flash and Silverlight exploits on Windows 7. → Read More
Paul Vixie on IPv6 NAT, IPv6 security and Internet of Things
Paul Vixie, Internet pioneer and architect of key DNS extensions, spoke with SearchSecurity about IPv6 NAT, IPv6 and the Internet of Things. → Read More
ImageMagick calls into question responsible disclosure reporting
A serious ImageMagick vulnerability still raises questions regarding responsible disclosure, as the flaw exposes millions of websites to an actively exploited weakness. → Read More
Report: 1.5 million Verizon Enterprise customer records stolen
Verizon Enterprise Solutions was hit by a breach, which saw 1.5 million customer contact records offered for sale. Customers face increased phishing attack risks. → Read More
Security startups vie for honors in RSA Innovation Sandbox
At RSA Conference 2016, the top security startup will be named 'most innovative' in the RSA 2016 Innovation Sandbox competition. → Read More
Google to adopt strictest DMARC policy to fight spam, phishing
News roundup: Google's anti-phishing effort ratchets up with stricter DMARC policy. Plus: Senate to vote on CISA, health care industry lags, and SHA-1 goes critical. → Read More