Threat Forecasting

The latest news and tips on the topics you're interested in

Latest Technology News & Expert Advice     December 21, 2017

Issue Highlights: Threat Forecasting How can Intel AMT be used to bypass the Windows firewall? How does port swapping work to bypass two-factor authentication? How can a local file inclusion attack be stopped? Triton framework used in industrial control attacks

Threat Forecasting In this excerpt from chapter 1 of Threat Forecasting, authors John Pirc, David DeSanto, Iain Davison, and Will Gragido discuss how to navigate today's threat landscape. Read Now

How can Intel AMT be used to bypass the Windows firewall? Software developed by the hacking group Platinum takes advantage of Intel AMT to bypass the built-in Windows firewall. Expert Michael Cobb explains how it works. Read Now

How does port swapping work to bypass two-factor authentication? With a port swapping attack, hackers can bypass two-factor authentication and control a victim's mobile device. Judith Myerson explains how the attacks work and how to stop them. Read Now

How can a local file inclusion attack be stopped? A botnet-based local file inclusion attack targeted IBM X-Force customers. Expert Judith Myerson explains how these attacks work and how enterprises can defend against them. Read Now

Triton framework used in industrial control attacks Security researchers discovered new ICS attacks using the Triton framework that may have been nation-state-sponsored and intended to cause real-world damage. Read Now

This newsletter is published by TechTarget. TechTarget Member Services, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe