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Predict Which Security Flaws Will be Exploited, Patch Those Bugs

How do enterprises figure out which security flaws to fix first? Research shows common vulnerability management and remediation strategies are no better than random guesses. Trying to predict which flaws will be exploited and fixing those is a better use of the security teams's time.

Vulnerability, Patch

Google’s Android P Confirms Humans Still at the Helm

The new Android Protected Confirmation API in Android P ensures that a human, not malware, is engaging with the app.

Mobile, Android

Efail Is Not a Death Knell For Encrypted Email

The Efail attacks on encrypted email clients implementing OpenPGP or S/MIME are serious, but there are mitigations and defenses available for users.

Encryption

Secure Data Act Bans Crypto Backdoors

A new bill would prevent government agencies from mandating backdoors in encrypted hardware or software products.

Encryption, Legislation

Don’t Try This at Home: Chip Decapsulation

Mikhail Davidov decided to see what it would take to develop a process to manually decapsulate chips. After months of work, experimentation, and trial and error, he succeeded.

Hardware