Cisco patches serious SD-WAN software security holes
Cisco has patched security vulnerabilities in four packages of SD-WAN Solution software that address buffer overflow and other vulnerabilities
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Start-up Devvio claims its blockchain can handle 8M transactions a second
The new blockchain protocol, Devv, was demoed at CES; backers say it outperforms other distributed ledger technologies and traditional financial networks such as VisaNet. Analysts are skeptical.
What to expect when the Internet gets a big security upgrade
More secure keys protecting the directory name system (DNS) are ready to deploy, but for those using DNS servers that haven't been upgraded, it could cause problems reaching Web sites.
Cisco pays cool US$2.3 billion for security company Duo
Cisco said that Integration of its network, device and cloud security platforms with Duo Security’s zero-trust authentication and access products will let customers to quickly secure users to any application on any networked device.
Google details how it will overturn encryption signals in Chrome
Google has fleshed out its plans to upend the way browsers warn users of insecure websites, spelling out gradual steps the company will take with Chrome.
Microsoft boosts anti-phishing skills of Chrome, the IE and Edge killer
The company has released an add-on for Chrome – dubbed 'Windows Defender Browser Protection' – that effectively gives up a major asset in its own Edge browser.
Could these grain-sized computers using blockchain networks thwart counterfeiters?
IBM researchers have created computers the size of a grain of rock salt that could someday be embedded in every product shipped and used to track it and maintain its authenticity.
Meltdown and Spectre exploits: Cutting through the FUD
A breakdown of what the Meltdown and Spectre exploits are, what they aren’t, the risks they pose, and what you should do.
The 12 biggest hacks, breaches, and security threats of 2017
The biggest security hacks, leaks, and breaches of 2017 may impact your privacy for years to come.
FAQ: How Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla will eliminate Adobe Flash
Here's what will happen to Flash Player on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari between now and the end of 2020.
Mingis on Tech: The language of malware
When it comes to tracking down the bad actors behind malware and ransomware, cybersecurity firms are turning to linguists.
Microsoft resurrects Windows XP patches for second month straight
Microsoft today followed May's unprecedented release of security updates for expired operating systems by issuing another dozen patches for the aged Windows XP.
What Microsoft owes customers, and answers to other 'WannaCry' questions
Microsoft took the unprecedented step of issuing security patches for Windows XP, even though support for it ended in 2014. What does that portend for the future?
How to use blockchain: Following an asset through its lifecycle to learn more
Deployed in the enterprise, blockchain can help track the origin of goods to ensure sustainable use of raw materials, verify provenance of intellectual property, and more
Cisco issues 7 “high priority” security advisories; Firepower, IOS and ASA issues among them
Cisco had a pretty large dump of security advisories today – seven “high priority” and one “critical” – impacting a variety of products.
Cisco runs out two “critical” security warnings for IOS, Apache Struts (again)
Cisco today issued two “critical” security advisories, one for Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Software, the other for the ongoing discovery of problems with Apache Struts2
Cisco issues variety of security warnings on wireless gear
Cisco issues one "Critical" warning for vulnerability in Aironet 1830 Series and 1850 Series Access Points
Cisco Umbrella cloud service shapes security for cloud, mobile resources
In an attempt to address such anxieties Cisco today announced Umbrella, a secure, cloud-based gateway, based on technology from OpenDNS and other technologies it acquired such as CloudLock as well as existing Cisco security services that together ultimately promises to offer secure business access to resources even when users are not using the safety of a VPN.
Why 2017 will be the worst year ever for security
High-profile breaches are just the tip of the iceberg. Many have never been detected or disclosed--and without a major infrastructure changes it's only going to get worse
F5 Networks taps versatile Ciena higher-up to take over as CEO
F5 Networks CEO and President John McAdam, thrust back into that role in late 2015 under unusual circumstances, has announced that Ciena SVP and COO Francois Locoh-Donou will succeed him on April 3.
