Zero-day attacks: Addressing the Equation Group vulnerabilities

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | February 23, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Zero-day attacks: Addressing the Equation Group vulnerabilities Managing vulnerable software: Using data to mitigate the biggest risks Microsoft Patch Tuesday February release delayed by a month Google discloses Windows vulnerability after canceled Patch Tuesday How can obfuscated macro malware be located and removed? NEWS Microsoft Patch Tuesday February release delayed by a month News roundup: Microsoft Patch Tuesday was canceled in February without a clear reason. Plus, APT28 is linked to new Mac malware; Lazarus targets more banks and more.   Google discloses Windows vulnerability after canceled Patch Tuesday Google Project Zero discloses a Windows vulnerability that passed the 90-day deadline and comes soon after Microsoft canceled its Patch Tuesday release.   EXPERT ADVICE Zero-day attacks: Addressing the Equation Group vulnerabilities Zero-day exploits for network routers and firewalls were released by the Shadow Brokers. Expert Kevin Beaver offers steps for enterprises to address zero-day attacks.   Managing vulnerable software: Using data to mitigate the biggest risks Three pieces of vulnerable software are most targeted by the exploit kits studied in a Digital Shadows report. Expert Nick Lewis explains how your enterprise can manage them.   How can obfuscated macro malware be located and removed? A new type of macro malware has the ability to evade the detection of virtual machines and sandbox environments. Expert Nick Lewis explains how to find and remove this malware.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.