Microsoft publishes second warning, urges users to patch BlueKeep vulnerabilities

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network | June 5, 2019 FEATURED STORY Microsoft issues second BlueKeep warning urging users to patch by Michael Heller, Senior Reporter Microsoft again urged users to patch against the BlueKeep vulnerability as more potential exploits surface and one researcher discovered almost 1 million vulnerable systems. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Docker vulnerability with no patch could allow root access A security researcher disclosed a Docker bug that could allow an attacker to gain root-level access to a system. Docker signed off on the disclosure, despite a fix not yet available. (SearchSecurity.com)   Seal contract analytics software brings new UI, AI features Seal Software launched version 7 of its contract analytics software, dubbed Seal 7, touted to provide a more seamless user experience, scalability and extensibility. (SearchCompliance.com)   Recorded Future acquired by private equity firm for $780 million Recorded Future says the $780 million acquisition agreement with private equity firm Insight Partners affirms the growing importance of threat intelligence for enterprises. (SearchSecurity.com)   New Sophos endpoint security software releases Sophos has released Intercept X for Server with endpoint detection and response to protect users against blended threats and proactively detect stealthy attacks. (SearchSecurity.com)   Ransomware attacks on local and state governments increasing State and local governments are experiencing a rise in ransomware attacks. Experts sound off on what's triggering this trend and offer best practices for defense. (SearchSecurity.com)   Hackers scan for MySQL ransomware targets A security researcher found that malicious actors have been scanning database servers for MySQL ransomware targets running on Windows. Mitigation should be relatively easy. (SearchSecurity.com)   Palo Alto launches Prisma, a cloud security suite Palo Alto has launched its new cloud security suite called Prisma, comprised of four platforms -- Prisma Access, Prisma Public Cloud, Prisma SaaS and VM-Series.  (SearchCloudSecurity.com)   McAfee Database Security to improve Amazon RDS cloud security With its latest release, McAfee intends to improve Amazon RDS security and prevent cyberattacks with its new McAfee Database Security suite of cloud security products. (SearchCloudSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Dark data raises challenges, opportunities for cybersecurity Dark data is the data enterprises didn't know they had. Splunk CTO Tim Tully explains where this data is hiding, why it's important and how to use and secure it. (SearchSecurity.com)   Why are fewer companies using SMS 2FA for authentication? Instead of SMS two-factor authentication, some companies are switching to 2FA through messaging apps and social media platforms. Learn what's behind this authentication trend. (SearchSecurity.com)   Tortuga launches Radix-M, new firmware security product Tortuga Logic has launched a firmware security platform that automatically performs security validation of firmware on SoC designs using an existing platform from Cadence. (SearchSecurity.com)   Zero-trust security model means more than freedom from doubt A zero-trust security model has a catchy name, but the methodology means more than not trusting any person or device on the network. What you need to know. (SearchSecurity.com)   The future of SIEM: What needs to change for it to stay relevant? Compared to security orchestration, automation and response software, SIEM systems are dated. Expert Andrew Froehlich explains how SIEM needs to adapt to keep up. (SearchSecurity.com)   How best to secure cloud computing in this critical era Misconfigured cloud resources can quickly open the door to IT risks. Be mindful of access controls, and don't brush off your cloud provider's recommended security practices. (SearchCloudSecurity.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.