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."
Intel Security to discontinue McAfee SaaS products
Some products will be replaced, but admins will need to start over for setup and configuration.
Health care orgs fall short on software security
A survey of major industries reveals health care organizations are below average in secure coding.
Adobe promises a new Flash Player update to plug zero-day bug
The latest zero-day vulnerability in Flash Player is currently under attack by Pawn Storm. Sit tight for an emergency patch next week
Google adopts single sign-on for more desktop, mobile apps
Google Apps administrators now can use single sign-on for a wider set of Web and mobile apps.
AWS security and compliance tools embrace enterprise clouds
Two new Amazon cloud products proactively deal with security issues before they become security and compliance problems.
Attackers target OWA for domain credentials
Why spend time targeting Active Directory for domain credentials when Outlook Web Application is just as good -- and far easier to compromise?
Attackers target Outlook Web Application for domain credentials
Why spend time targeting Active Directory for domain credentials when Outlook Web Application is just as good -- and far easier to compromise?
EMV sets the stage for a better payment future
Most merchants now have EMV credit card readers in place, yielding marginally improved security today -- and a platform for better payment systems arriving soon.
GitHub adds hardware-based authentication for developers
GitHub developers will now be able to log in to the code repository using YubiKey hardware keys
GitHub expands hardware-based authentication to developers
GitHub developers will now be able to log in to the code repository using YubiKey hardware keys.
Why Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever
With Device Guard and Credential Guard, Windows enjoys unprecedented protection from malware and advanced persistent threats
Secunia acquired by Flexera Software
Organizations will now be able to use Secunia's software security audit tools in concert with Flexera's asset management capabilities.
Reports of attacks on the Department of Energy raise alarms
The power grid may not be in immediate danger, but that doesn't mean the threat to critical infrastructure isn't there.
Reports of attacks on the Dept. of Energy raise alarms
The power grid may not be in immediate danger, but that doesn't mean the threat to critical infrastructure isn't there.
Extortion or fair trade? The value of bug bounties
Vendors without bug bounty programs risk the wrath of the infosec community, but such programs must be constructed carefully to yield optimal outcomes.
U.S. readies sanctions against China for cyber-spying
As the Obama administration prepares to impose sanctions on Chinese companies for economic cyber-espionage, experts question whether the penalties will have significant effect
U.S. readies sanctions against China for cyberspying
Experts question whether the penalties on Chinese companies for economic cyber espionage will have a significant effect.
Who can stop malware? It starts with advertisers
Malware masquerading as advertising is a growing problem, and the ad industry must figure out how to weed out scammers from legitimate companies.
Who can stop malware? It begins with advertisers
Malware masquerading as advertising is a growing problem, and the ad industry must figure out how to weed out scammers from legitimate companies.