Fahmida Y. Rashid
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Fahmida Y. Rashid is a freelance writer who wrote for CSO and focused on information security. Before joining CSO, she wrote about networking and security for various technology publications, including InfoWorld, eWeek, PC Magazine, Dark Reading, and CRN. She also spent years as an IT administrator, software developer, and data analyst. "I, for one, welcome our new computer overlords."
Mingis on Tech: The language of malware
When it comes to tracking down the bad actors behind malware and ransomware, cybersecurity firms are turning to linguists.
Self-protection is key to Linux kernel security
Finding and fixing Linux security vulnerabilities amounts to the usual whack-a-mole. The real solution is to harden the Linux kernel and let it protect itself.
Google open-sources test suite for devs to find crypto bugs
Developers can use Project Wycheproof to test cryptographic algorithms against a library of known attacks to uncover potential weaknesses
Rugged DevOps: Build security into software development
DevOps improved software development and deployment. Rugged DevOps brings together security pros, developers, and operations to deliver better application security faster
Respect: Windows 10's security impresses hackers
Windows is a popular attack target for criminals and researchers alike, but Microsoft has done a good job of making it harder to target security flaws in the OS
Hack the hackers: Eavesdrop for intel on emerging threats
Listening to online chatter in hacker forums can give you a jump on juicy vulnerabilities your vendor hasn't fixed.
Go from SHA-1 to SHA-2 in 8 steps
The clock is ticking for organizations to complete their SHA-1 migration. Here's what admins must do to ensure they aren't locked out.
The dirty dozen: 12 cloud security threats
Introducing the 'Treacherous 12,' the top security threats organizations face when using cloud services.
Make threat intelligence meaningful: A 4-point plan
Threat intelligence is a hot topic, but it requires a ton of work to be operational and effective. Here's how to steer clear of the traps.
Go inside a security operations center
A virtual tour of managed security services provider Alert Logic reveals how proactive monitoring detects breaches and accelerates incident response.
Android security update's focus is on media files
Do you like audio and video on your Android device? They lie at the heart of recent vulnerabilities in Google's latest security update.