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Microsoft’s RDP Patch Isn’t a Complete Fix

Microsoft's February security update fixes the vulnerability that can result in reverse RDP attacks in the built-in Windows RDP client, but third-party RDP clients are still vulnerable, Check Point said.

Microsoft, RDP, Patching

Stuxnet’s Legacy Lives on in New Windows Bug

A vulnerability in the Windows print spooler service patched this week echoes a similar one exploited by the Stuxnet worm 10 years ago.

Microsoft

Lawmakers Ask for Cybersecurity Funding for States

A bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers are trying to drum up support to include money for states and local governments to modernize their IT infrastructure in the next stimulus package.

Government

US Exposes New North Korean Malware Tools

The U.S. government has published details of three new malware tools it says are in use by North Korean state-sponsored attackers.

Malware

Thunderspy Attack Underscores Existing Thunderbolt Security Issues

The new Thunderspy attack highlights a handful of shortcomings in the security model of the Thunderbolt chip used in many PCs.

Hardware Security