All posts by Chris Tribbey
Critical Fixes for Windows, Adobe Flash Player (Krebs on Security)
For the third time in a month, Adobe has issued an update to plug security holes in its Flash Player software. The update came on Patch Tuesday, when Microsoft released a doz... More
The Lingering Mess from Default Insecurity (Krebs on Security)
The Internet of Things is fast turning into the Internet-of-Things-We-Can’t-Afford. Almost daily now we are hearing about virtual shakedowns wherein attackers demand payment i... More
How to Succeed at Information Security (Bank Info Security)
Developing a successful information security career requires excellent technical acumen as well as the ability to understand the impact that security policies have on people, s... More
Despite Record $250 Million Tenable Investment There Is ‘No Cybersecurity Bubble’ (Forbes)
Venture capitalists have declared there is no cybersecurity bubble despite some epic investments in industry start-ups this year, peaking with a huge $250 million round raised by T... More
Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report, Nov. 15, 2015 (Citadel Information Group)
Important Security Updates Adobe Flash Player: Adobe has released version 19.0.0.245 to fix at least 17 vulnerabilities. Updates are available from Adobe’s website. Updates f... More
GrayMeta: Metadata is King
From the start, GrayMeta has had a singular focus: help media and entertainment companies get the most out of their metadata. The company’s solutions allow companies to capture ... More
Most Ironic Attack Ever Plants Malware on Web Sites Using PageFair Ad Service (Fast Company)
If you visited any of about 500 websites on Saturday, and also downloaded what looked like an update to Adobe Flash, you may have inadvertently installed malware that makes your Wi... More
FCC Fines Cox $595K Over Lizard Squad Hack (Krebs on Security)
In September 2014, I penned a column called “We Take Your Privacy and Security. Seriously.” It recounted my experience receiving notice from my former Internet service provider... More
What The Boardroom Thinks About Data Breach Liability (Dark Reading)
Most US publicly traded companies now employ cybersecurity insurance to protect them from liability fallout, and 90% believe regulators should hold companies liable for breaches if... More
Drowning in a Sea of Cybersecurity Tools? (Tech Target)
You’ve heard it from all the analysts: Stop focusing on technology and consider staffing, process, and the effectiveness of your current security portfolio. That’s solid advic... More
There Have Been More Malware Attacks on Macs this Year than the Last Five Years Combined (Business Insider)
It's no secret that Mac owners have historically enjoyed fewer viruses and malware attacks than their PC counterparts. Of course, Macs are hardly immune to cyber attacks, but hack... More
Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast, Episode #87: An Interview with Ari Schwartz (Lawfare)
What good is CISA, anyway? Now that both the House and Senate have passed information sharing bills that are strikingly similar but not identical, the prospects for a change in t... More
The Sony Hack’s Key Players: Where Are They Now? (The Wrap)
What has become of Amy Pascal, Michael Lynton, Mike de Luca and Tom Rothman since last November’s cyberattack? Amy Pascal: Sony's co-chairman stepped down in February and start... More
TalkTalk, Script Kids & The Quest for ‘OG’ (Krebs on Security)
So you’ve got two-step authentication set up to harden the security of your email account (you do, right?). But when was the last time you took a good look at the security of y... More
Hackers Claim Million-Dollar Bounty for iOS Zero Day Attack (Wired)
Hacking Apple's iOS isn’t easy. But in the world of cybersecurity, even the hardest target isn’t impossible—only expensive. And the price of a working attack that can compro... More
Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report, November 8, 2015 (Citadel Information Group)
Important Security Updates Avast: Avast! has released version 11.1.2241 of its Free Antivirus, Internet Security 2016, and Premier. Updates are available on Avast’s website. ... More
Rovi Debuts New Music Discovery Platform
Rovi. Corp. Nov. 4 announced it’s combined three of its products — search, recommendations and conversation — into one personalized service music providers can offer their co... More
Cyber Think Tank: Entertainment and Media In Need of Best Practices (CDSA)
By Larry Jaffee Entertainment and media companies lag far behind other industries tracked by the Ponemon Institute, a cyber security think tank based in Traverse City, Mich. Ove... More
CSOs Demanding More from Cybersecurity Tech (CSO Online)
CSOs and CISOs are becoming more powerful, and their wielding that power to demand more from their technology vendors, to throw out underperforming tech, and to take more risks on ... More