Time to FREAK out? How to tell if you're vulnerable

OpenDNS trials system that quickly detects computer crime Microsoft revises security warning for massive February IE rollup KB 3034682

InfoWorld's Security Central March 05, 2015 Time to FREAK out? How to tell if you're vulnerable Not everyone is vulnerable to the potential attack vector that researchers from INRIA, a French research institute, and Microsoft disclosed this week. Browsers running in Windows, for example, are immune to the threat. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. OpenDNS trials system that quickly detects computer crime 2. Microsoft revises security warning for massive February IE rollup KB 3034682 3. FREAK is another serious security flaw in the Web's encryption White Paper: Akamai Hackers are Out There, Fight Back with a Strategic Plan According to a new CSO survey, companies know hackers are targeting them, but too few have plans in place for fighting back. Here are the steps you need to take to eliminate the disconnect. LEARN MORE OpenDNS trials system that quickly detects computer crime A technology is being developed by OpenDNS, which specializes in performing DNS (Domain Name System) lookups. The DNS translates domain names such asidg.com into an IP address that can be called into a browser. READ MORE Microsoft revises security warning for massive February IE rollup KB 3034682 Users who apply February's patches manually must hit Windows Update twice to be fully protected and prevent degraded page rendering. READ MORE FREAK is another serious security flaw in the Web's encryption Experts are warning of a serious security flaw that has apparently gone undetected for years and can weaken encrypted connections between computers and websites, potentially undermining security across the Internet. READ MORE Resource compliments of: CSO Security Smart Security Smart: The Employee Security Awareness Newsletter Security Smart is a quarterly security awareness newsletter ready for distribution to your employees— saving you precious time on employee education! The compelling content combines personal and organization safety tips so is applicable to many facets of employees’ lives. CLICK TO CONTINUE DAILY NEWS, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with Today's Headlines: First Look, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe now!