SQL Slammer returns after 14 years to wreak havoc on unpatched systems

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network | February 8, 2017 FEATURED STORY SQL Slammer worm makes a comeback 14 years later by Michael Heller, Senior Reporter The SQL Slammer worm returned to take down systems that have been left unpatched for the past 14 years, but experts are unsure if the attacks will continue. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Microsoft delays Windows zero-day patch; researcher drops exploit code Microsoft decided to delay a Windows zero-day patch by two months, prompting the researcher who found it to post the proof-of-concept exploit code. (SearchSecurity.com)   Pentagon hack possible due to bad vulnerability management A researcher finds unpatched flaws in DOD systems that may have already allowed a Pentagon hack, and the government is doing nothing to remediate the issue. (SearchSecurity.com)   Tatu Ylonen explains the risks of IoT SSH implementations SSH creator Tatu Ylonen explains why IoT SSH implementations can be dangerous and presents real-world examples of threat actors abusing SSH keys to attack enterprises. (SearchSecurity.com)   Experts debate effects of government cybersecurity executive order A leaked version of a draft of a government cybersecurity executive order from President Trump has experts debating the effects such an order would have. (SearchSecurity.com)   Google to appeal after loss in cloud data privacy case Further battle over cloud data privacy is imminent, as a court decides against Google and declines to consider Microsoft's recent appeal victory as precedent. (SearchSecurity.com)   Risk & Repeat: Bad Symantec certificates strike again In this episode of SearchSecurity's Risk & Repeat podcast, editors discuss the discovery of more bad Symantec certificates and what it means for the antivirus software maker. (SearchSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How Windows hardening techniques can improve Windows 10 Windows 10 may be the most secure Windows ever, but expert Ed Tittel explains how to use Windows hardening techniques to make systems even more secure. (SearchSecurity.com)   How to strategically implement CASBs in the enterprise CASBs can offer help for enterprises that leverage cloud services. Expert Ajay Kumar examines the use cases, functions and architectures of cloud access security brokers. (SearchCloudSecurity.com)   Preventing DoS attacks: The best ways to defend the enterprise Preventing DoS attacks may not always be possible, but with a strong defense, enterprises can reduce their impact and recover quickly. Expert Kevin Beaver explains the best approaches. (SearchSecurity.com)   How does Overseer spyware work on infected Android apps? Spyware was found on infected Android apps, which were meant to convey embassy information and news, in the Google Play Store. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the spyware works. (SearchSecurity.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Security Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.