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Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Those who use an older version of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) web browser may finally have their excuse to upgrade – or simply switch to another browser altogether. According to a recent Security Advisory, Microsoft is now looking into reports claiming that Internet Explorer versions 6, 7 and 8 are leaving the computers which run them vulnerable to zero-day attacks. Though they are still investigating these reports,...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Security, an industry leader in high consequence threat protection, is offering schools and universities in the New York Tri-State area free Threat & Risk Assessments following the mass shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooting at Sandy Hook has school officials across the country reviewing their security policies and safety procedures in light of the event. Given the heightened...

GENEVA, December 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Tech Bridge [https://www.htbridge.com ] is pleased to announce its partnership with the Open Security Foundation [http://www.opensecurityfoundation.org ] (OSF) and Open Security Vulnerability Database [http://www.osvdb.org ] (OSVDB) in particular. Ilia Kolochenko, CEO of High-Tech Bridge, says, "At High-Tech Bridge, we are pleased to welcome the founders of OSF, Jake Kouns...

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Coverity, Inc., the development testing leader, announced today that CrowdStrike, a security startup focused on protecting enterprises and governments against advanced cyber attacks, has partnered with Coverity to ensure the quality and security of its software. "As a security company, we know our software will be attacked, and so it is critical that we build security in from the ground up," said George Kurtz, CrowdStrike...

CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GFI Software(TM) today released guidelines for businesses ahead of the end of year holiday period, traditionally a time when many office-based businesses close for the festive season, leaving IT departments unmanned and key IT systems at heightened risk of hacking and denial of service attacks, malware infections and unauthorized access. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121204/MM23629LOGO) This year brings the added...

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Samsung Smart TVs connected to the Internet are vulnerable to exploits by remote hackers, security researchers said on Wednesday. Luigi Auriemma, a researcher with Malta-based security firm ReVuln, uncovered the vulnerability, which exists in most Samsung models but particularly the Samsung TV LED 3D. The flaw makes it easy for hackers to locate the television’s IP address on the Internet, which can then be used to remotely...

CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced malware detection experts TaaSERA, Inc., today announced that Tom Ridge, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has joined the company's advisory board. In this role, Ridge will help guide the security software maker through its upcoming launch and further align the startup's attack behavior discovery methodology with techniques used by DHS and other law enforcement agencies to identify potential criminals and suspected...

Websites are getting complex now a day and due to usage of third party services like plugins etc, it is hard to have exact controls. Dozens of websites get compromised every day. Taking this into account, mile2, a leader in Cyber Security Training, recently announced the top five tools to perform web penetration testing. The top five tools announced included Google Hack Database, Websecurify scanner, Skipfish (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X), XSS RAYS and Scrawlr (Windows). Tampa, FL (PRWEB)...

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Risk Based Security, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Carsten Eiram as Chief Research Officer (CRO). The appointment of Mr. Eiram, a leading vulnerability researcher and reverse engineer, signals a strategic focus on software vulnerability research to drive new product development and improvements in existing solutions. As CRO, Mr. Eiram will play a leading role in enhancing the quality of Risk Based Security's solutions...

ATLANTA, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Management, LLC (Genesis), a market leader in Global Cost Reductions strategy through optimization of supply chain activities and business operations, and Firestorm®, a national leader in business continuity, vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation and crisis management, announced this week the second installment of the Executive Supply Network Risk Forum to be launched on February 19, 2013. As a precursor to the forum, the companies...