May 22, 2017 A Real Tearjerker: Patch Problems Drive WannaCry Worries 3 min read - While Microsoft could have slowed the spread of WannaCry, the real problem lies in the widespread practice of deploying outdated software and systems.
Endpoint May 18, 2017 How Basic Endpoint Patching Helps Protect Against Ransomware and Other Attacks 5 min read - Effective defense against large-scale ransomware attacks such as WannaCry starts with basic endpoint protection and patch management.
May 16, 2017 Protect Against the WannaCry Ransomware Attack With IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence With QRadar 4 min read - Organizations affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack can leverage IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence with QRadar to mitigate this unprecedented threat.
Software Vulnerabilities May 16, 2017 Apache Struts 2: A Zero-Day Quick Draw 4 min read - It took fraudsters less than 24 hours after the disclosure of a previously unknown Apache Struts 2 vulnerability to develop a Python script to exploit it.
Intelligence & Analytics May 10, 2017 Vulnerability Management in the Age of Analytics 2 min read - An effective vulnerability management strategy requires continuous visibility into endpoint activity and real-time control over devices in a network.
Application Security April 25, 2017 The Apache Struts 2 Vulnerability and the Importance of Patch Management 4 min read - The disclosure of an Apache Struts 2 vulnerability made the framework a lucrative target and highlighted the importance of patch management.
March 7, 2017 Wireshark Squashes Bugs With New Network Protocol Analyzer Update 2 min read - The Wireshark development team addressed dozens of vulnerabilities, segmentation flaws and bugs with the latest version of its network protocol analyzer.
February 27, 2017 Linux Update Fixes 11-Year-Old Flaw 2 min read - A recent Linux update patched a vulnerability that enabled fraudsters to use heap spraying methods to execute arbitrary code and escalate permissions.
February 20, 2017 Microsoft Patching Delay: A Huge Hacking Valentine? 2 min read - A patching delay has pushed new Microsoft updates back until March. Is this a belated Valentine's Day gift for cybercriminals?
X-Force November 1, 2016 Track Relevant Vulnerabilities With Watchlists 3 min read - The watchlist feature on IBM X-Force Exchange enables network administrators to maintain accurate asset inventories and track relevant vulnerabilities.