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03.01.2022 | 6'' read
Worm-spreading data wipers, ransomware, cyberwar…
Some notes on the data wiper malware discoveries at targets in Ukraine, cyberwar vendor marketing nonsense, and a China-linked APT discovery that raises eyebrows everywhere. Plus, must-see research projects...
Read02.15.2022 | 5'' read
Finally, some refreshing security news…
According to new data from Google Project Zero, big-tech vendors are getting better -- and faster -- at fixing high-risk security vulnerabilities. In 2021, vendors took an average of 52 days to fix security vulnerabilities reported from Project Zero. This is a significant acceleration from an average of about 80 days three years ago.
Read02.08.2022 | 6'' read
Flattening the ransomware curve
There's an interesting confluence of factors powering rare successes in the fight against ransomware. From .gov intervention to cyber-insurance renewals, Here are the four things helping to flatten the curve after the recent explosion of data-exfiltration/extortion attacks.
Read01.25.2022 | 4'' read
Behind the unsolvable security skills shortage
All the chatter about the 'great resignation' and labor shortage in cybersecurity touched off a series of conversations with CISOs on leadership, workplace culture, remote work pros-and-cons, and the tough decisions that must be made to slow the exodus of talent. These conversations have confirmed a very jarring reality: The skills shortage in cybersecurity will never be solved and here's why...
Read01.04.2022 | 7'' read
Some not-so-dire 2022 predictions cybersecurity predictions
What's behind CrowdStrike's move to switch Principal Executive Offices to Texas? Plus, my predictions for 2022 includes ransomware attacks subsiding and supply chain security hitting a crisis point.
Read11.16.2021 | 6'' read
Let’s talk about security at Zoom
The Zoom software is also riddled with security vulnerabilities, some of them devastatingly bad. Zoom has been rolling out high-risk patches on what appears to be a monthly cadence but, inexplicably, Zoom users are never given this information. It's a disgrace that Zoom does not have a self-patching, auto-updating mechanism.
Read10.19.2021 | 10'' read
Guest op-ed: VPNs and targeted espionage concerns
Juan Andrés Guerrero-Saade writes: "When I saw the Restore Privacy documentation about VPNs getting consolidated under a shady company with a reputation for malware and adware distribution, my concern went deeper than the usual ad-peddling."
Read06.22.2021 | 6'' read
Upcoming Black Hat conference shenanigans
Some personal thingies, as planning continues for a subdued Black Hat/Defcon hacker summer camp in Las Vegas in early August. A book signing cabanacon, live podcast recordings, etc.
Read06.07.2021 | 8'' read
The definitive SBOM FAQ, ransomware as terrorism
A note on the passing of longtime Qualys CEO Philippe Courtot, the new language of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and likening ransomware incidents to terrorism.
Read05.17.2021 | 6'' read
Yawning through RSA conference week
It's RSA Conference week and, quite frankly, I'm yawning through most of it this year. There's just no way to replicate the in-person experience where RSA offsite networking drive a lot of deal-making, hirings and vendor partnerships. This year, it feels staler than usual and the year-long Zoom/headphone fatigue means that no one is excited to watch another virtual presentation with poor camera/microphone settings...
Read05.03.2021 | 6'' read
Security vendor ‘awards’ are meaningless
We complain a lot about FUD and snake-oil ruining this industry but so many reputable security vendors are getting sucked into this pay-for-an-award-logo that turns you in a bit of a laughing stock among educated buyers. Stop buying these fake awards. You're doing yourself and your company a disservice.
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