Vulnerable SSD encryption puts enterprise data at risk

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network| November 14, 2018 FEATURED STORY SSD encryption failures made worse by BitLocker settings by Michael Heller, Senior Reporter Researchers discover major manufacturers poorly implemented SSD encryption, allowing easy access to data, and Microsoft BitLocker made the issue worse. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Android Ecosystem Security Transparency Report is a wary first step Reading through Google's first quarterly Android Ecosystem Security Transparency Report feels like a mix of missed opportunities and déjà vu all over again. (SearchSecurity.com)   New spam botnet infects over 100,000 home routers News roundup: A new spam botnet infected over 100,000 home routers through a UPnP vulnerability, according to researchers. Plus, HSBC Bank reported a data breach, and more. (SearchSecurity.com)   U.S. Cyber Command malware samples to be logged in VirusTotal The Cyber National Mission Force will share unclassified U.S. Cyber Command malware samples to VirusTotal and one expert hopes there will be more action taken to help researchers. (SearchSecurity.com)   Risk & Repeat: MIT CSAIL discusses securing the enterprise This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses the MIT CSAIL Securing the Enterprise conference and how experts there advocated for new strategies and approaches to infosec. (SearchSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Insider threat protection: Strategies for enterprises Insider threats pose a serious risk to enterprises. Peter Sullivan explains how enterprises can use background checks and risk assessments for insider threat protection. (SearchSecurity.com)   Why entropy sources should be added to mobile application vetting NIST's 'Vetting the Security of Mobile Applications' draft discusses four key areas of general requirements. Learn how further improvements to the vetting process could be made. (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 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.