| LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | Microsoft to Officially End Support for Windows 7, Server 2008 Windows 7 and Server 2008 will continue to work after Jan. 14, 2020, but will no longer receive security updates. New Report Spotlights Changes in Phishing Techniques Common and evolving strategies include the use of zero-font attacks, homograph attacks, and new tactics for fake attachments. Microsoft Patches Windows Vuln Discovered by the NSA The National Security Agency is publicly acknowledged for its finding and reporting of CVE-2020-0601, marking the start of what it says is a new approach to security. Google Lets iPhone Users Turn Device into Security Key The iPhone can now be used in lieu of a physical security key as a means of protecting Google accounts. Cloud Adoption & Technology Change Create Gaps in Enterprise Security Many companies are struggling to get a handle on risk exposure because of visibility issues, Radware survey shows. Why Firewalls Aren't Going Anywhere Written off multiple times as obsolete, firewalls continue to elude demise by adding features and ensuring that VPNs keep humming. Processor Vulnerabilities Put Virtual Workloads at Risk Meltdown, Spectre exploits will likely lead to customers making tradeoffs between performance and security of applications, especially virtual and cloud-based apps Will This Be the Year of the Branded Cybercriminal? Threat actors will continue to grow enterprise-style businesses that evolve just like their legitimate counterparts. Take Our New Incident Response Survey How well is your organization’s response processes, and how might technologies evolve in the future? We want to hear your experiences and views. Responses are completely anonymous, and those who complete the survey will be eligible to enter a drawing where five winners will receive a $50 Amazon gift card from Informa Tech. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | | |
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