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In-depth CVE write-ups, vulnerability analysis, and security intelligence from the SecPod Research team.

“Wanna Cry” and the art of not keeping the systems updated

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“Wanna Cry” and the art of not keeping the systems updated

There is a magic button that is going to save us all. Mathematical modeling, sandboxing, behavioral analysis, machine learning, EDR, what not button. Just click it. Auto Patching vulnerability is gone thing, who is going to sit and roll out those tedious little things. I have invested in magic butto...

May 14, 2017 • 2 min read

WannaCry Ransomware: Digital example of a perfect storm

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WannaCry Ransomware: Digital example of a perfect storm

WannaCry (also known as Wana Decrypt0r 2.0, Wannacryptor, WannaCrypt, wana Decryptor) ransomware disrupts 2-3 million devices in around 150 countries, taking important files hostage and demands a ransom of $600 worth of bitcoins. Vulnerability Management Software can tackle these issues.

May 14, 2017 • 4 min read

Adobe Security Updates for May 2017

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Adobe Security Updates for May 2017

Adobe Security Updates May 2017 has released two security updates for Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Experience Manager Forms using a reliable vulnerability management tool. The updates address a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and an important vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager F...

May 11, 2017 • 2 min read

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2017

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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2017

Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2017 addressing 56 security vulnerabilities in addition to 7 vulnerabilities for Adobe Flash Player.

May 11, 2017 • 7 min read

Ransomware Cerber A Repeat Offender – Part 3

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Ransomware Cerber A Repeat Offender – Part 3

In the third and final part of this series, we will explore Cerber, the most devious ransomware, and its behavior in Red Cerber. A vulnerability management tool can detect this vulnerability and provide ways to mitigate it. Red Cerber:  The campaign of Red Cerber started in early 2017 after a small...

Apr 17, 2017 • 4 min read

SCAP Feed Release – Part 2 : 13-Apr-2017

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SCAP Feed Release – Part 2 : 13-Apr-2017

The following SCAP content has been released to SCAP Repo and SecPod Saner solution. SecPod Saner will automatically pull the relevant content on its next scheduled update.

Apr 12, 2017 • 3 min read

SCAP Feed Release – Part 1 : 13-Apr-2017

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SCAP Feed Release – Part 1 : 13-Apr-2017

The following SCAP content has been released to SCAP Repo and SecPod Saner solution. SecPod Saner will automatically pull the relevant content on its next scheduled update.

Apr 12, 2017 • 5 min read

Ransomware Cerber A Repeat Offender – Part 2

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Ransomware Cerber A Repeat Offender – Part 2

Let’s continue from where we left off last week, and will go through the behavior patterns of the next versions of the Cerber Ransomware.

Apr 09, 2017 • 4 min read

Ransomware Cerber A Repeat Offender – Part 1

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Ransomware Cerber A Repeat Offender – Part 1

Cerber is pernicious ransomware and one of the top 3 ransomware in the world. Cerber has been growing exponentially since early march of 2016. The notorious ransomware is now in its 5th version as the developers of the ransomware have been continuously improving their code to avoid endpoint security...

Apr 02, 2017 • 4 min read