Microsoft tackles more Windows XP flaws, NSA exploits in June Patch Tuesday

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network | June 15, 2017 FEATURED STORY More Windows XP fixes in June Patch Tuesday release by Michael Heller, Senior Reporter Microsoft's June 2017 Patch Tuesday saw another set of Windows XP fixes released in order to secure systems against leaked NSA cyberweapons. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Symantec CA remediation plan faces more delays The battle over Symantec CA operations continues as the antivirus vendor pushes back against a consensus remediation proposal from the web browser community. (SearchSecurity.com)   Researchers port EternalBlue exploit to Windows 10 The EternalBlue exploit behind the WannaCry ransomware attacks has been successfully ported to an older version of Windows 10, but newer versions of the OS are protected. (SearchSecurity.com)   (ISC)2 CEO on cybersecurity workforce expansion and 2017 Congress Recently, SearchSecurity editorial director Robert Richardson checked in with (ISC)2's CEO David Shearer as the organization prepares for its fall Security Congress. (SearchSecurity.com)   CrashOverride ICS attack targets vulnerable electrical grid Researchers discovered new details of a Kiev ICS attack from December using CrashOverride malware that could be used to disrupt an insecure electrical grid. (SearchSecurity.com)   Microsoft accused of blocking independent antivirus competition News roundup: Kaspersky files a complaint against Microsoft's handling of independent antivirus software for Windows 10. Plus, hackers use Instagram to spread malware, and more. (SearchSecurity.com)   Risk & Repeat: Shadow Brokers launch zero-day exploit service In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the Shadow Brokers' monthly service for zero-day exploits and how it may affect enterprise security efforts. (SearchSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE   IPv6 update: A look at the security and privacy improvements The recent IPv6 update from the IETF introduces new security and privacy recommendations. Expert Fernando Gont explains these changes and what they mean for organizations. (SearchSecurity.com)   Is a malicious hypervisor a real security threat to enterprises? It's possible for hackers to use a malicious hypervisor to access data on virtual machines. Expert Ed Moyle discusses how this works and the potential threat it poses. (SearchCloudSecurity.com)   Embedded malware: How OLE objects can harbor threats Nation-states have been carrying out attacks using RTF files with embedded malware. Expert Nick Lewis explains how OLE technology is used and how to protect your enterprise. (SearchSecurity.com)   How do attackers use Microsoft Application Verifier for hijacking? Attackers found a way to use Microsoft Application Verifier to hijack security products, like antivirus tools. Expert Judith Myerson explains how it's done and what to do to stop it. (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 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.