Palo Alto Networks to pay $560 million for SOAR vendor Demisto

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network| February 21, 2019 FEATURED STORY Palo Alto Networks to acquire SOAR vendor Demisto by Mekhala Roy, Associate Features Writer Palo Alto Networks announced its plan of acquiring SOAR vendor Demisto for $560 million to accelerate its Application Framework strategy and beef up security operations automation. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Astaroth Trojan returns, abuses antivirus software Cybereason's Nocturnus Research team has discovered a new strain of the Astaroth Trojan that attacks antivirus software to steal credentials. (SearchSecurity.com)   Dunkin' security alert warns of new credential-stuffing attacks Dunkin' sent a security alert to customers warning of potentially malicious access of accounts due to the second credential stuffing attack in less than three months. (SearchSecurity.com)   Google Play security improved by targeting repeat offenders Google this week attributed security improvements in Google Play to both automated processes and human reviewers. The improvements include stopping bad apps from being published. (SearchSecurity.com)   Ponemon study: Poor password practices remain rampant More than two-thirds of employees share passwords with colleagues, research reveals. Experts sound off on what's fueling poor password practices and how to solve the problem. (SearchSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Explore multifactor authentication products in-depth Discover some of the best multifactor authentication products currently on the market based on target industry and main features to help you make a final buying decision. (SearchSecurity.com)   How to deploy deep packet inspection in the cloud Despite privacy concerns about deep packet inspection, it can help improve cloud network security for enterprises. Expert Frank Siemons explains how to avoid potential pitfalls. (SearchCloudSecurity.com)   Why did a Cisco patch for Webex have to be reissued? Cisco's Webex Meetings platform had to be re-patched after researchers found the first one was failing. Discover what went wrong with the first patch with Judith Myerson. (SearchSecurity.com)   How do trusted app stores release and disclose patches? A flaw was found in the Android installer for Fortnite and was patched within 24 hours. Learn how such a quick turnaround affects mobile app security with expert Nick Lewis.  (SearchSecurity.com)   How does the iPhone phishing scam work? An iPhone phishing scam leads users to believe malicious incoming calls are from Apple Support. How can enterprises protect their employee against this threat? (SearchSecurity.com)   How can credential stuffing attacks be detected? Credential stuffing attacks can put companies that offer online membership programs, as well as their customers, at risk. Find out how to proactively manage the threat. (SearchSecurity.com)   How did Browser Reaper cause browsers to crash? A Mozilla vulnerability duplicated in the Browser Reaper set of DoS proofs of concept caused Chrome, Firefox and Safari to crash. Learn why and how this occurred. (SearchSecurity.com)   How did the Dirty COW exploit get shipped in software? An exploit code for Dirty COW was accidentally shipped by Cisco with product software. Learn how this code ended up in a software release and what this vulnerability can do. (SearchSecurity.com)   How do I stop the Vidar malvertising attack? The Vidar malvertising attack was part of a two-pronged intrusion that included the installation of ransomware in endpoints. How can enterprises protect themselves? (SearchSecurity.com)   Should I use GitHub's new private repositories? Is GitHub's new private repositories service robust enough to serve the needs of enterprises? Nick Lewis examines what works -- and what doesn't. (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 2019 TechTarget. All rights reserved.