Credit to Author: Woody Leonhard| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:29:00 -0700
Microsoft set the patching world on its ear on Monday when it released an “out of band” patch to fix a vulnerability known as CVE-2019-1367. Susan Bradley raised the alarm immediately. I chimed in a few hours later with more details.
Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:15:00 -0700
Enterprise users can now wrap a new layer of security around their web services, thanks to Apple’s introduction of support for USB security keys in Safari 13.0.1.
Dongles aren’t a terribly convenient security protection for most people, but government, military and regulated industries are always searching out new ways to secure themselves, and their data.
FIDO2-compliant USB security keys – such as those made by Yubico – add a layer of security to the verification process:
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000
When the company first launched the Warp VPN, “all hell broke loose,” its CEO says. After a few months of tinkering, Cloudflare wants a do-over.
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Credit to Author: Scott Gilbertson| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000
We picked our favorite password managers for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
Read moreOccupational exposure to high levels of pesticides may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, even in generally healthy men. The study emphasizes the importance of using protective gear when handling pesticides on the job and including pesticide exposure in your medical history.
Read moreThe research community is increasingly recognizing video as more than just a medium to disseminate scientific findings after a study's conclusion. A powerful tool, film can engage study participants and become an integral part of the scientific process, when deployed thoughtfully. To guide this emerging practice, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health scientists performed the first review of studies on use of film in public health research.
Read moreResearch determines optimal heat conditions for weed seed control in Louisiana sugarcane fields.
Read moreResearchers have reported a nanocatalyst that is able to produce hydrogen isotope compounds D2 and HD via the heterogeneous dehydrogenation of formic acid in the presence of heavy water. Amine groups on the catalyst support provided a handle for tuning the selectivity of the reaction through their basicity. It is hoped that the reported process, which is appropriate for large-scale production, can be used to improve the accessibility of deuterated materials worldwide.
Read moreArtificial intelligence (AI) appears to detect diseases from medical imaging with similar levels of accuracy as health-care professionals, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis, synthesizing the available evidence from the scientific literature.
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Credit to Author: John E Dunn| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:48:58 +0000
Microsoft has rushed to patch two flaws affecting IE versions 9 to 11, one of which the company says is being exploited in real attacks.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/JKx5VMBH6xs” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>
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