In the News
Security vulnerability are receiving their March patches. In Microsoft Patches Two Win32k Bugs Under Active Attack, Tom Spring at ThreatPost discusses the most recent Microsoft software patches. Spring explains that patched vulnerabilities included ones allowing malicious attackers to access a user’s device and create new accounts with full administrative access.
Our Take
The release of information relating to software vulnerabilities and patches to resolve such vulnerabilities provide users with transparency surrounding the programs, applications, and software they use daily. Although this type of information highlights the shortcomings and potential dangers of using such software, the active steps taken by companies to patch these flaws is beneficial for user peace of mind. Additionally, the public release of this information stresses the importance of running up-to-date software and application on all of your devices. Knowing that a program contained multiple security flaws may incentivize more individuals to keep their devices updates and as secure as possible.
Recommendations
How can you minimize the damage of security flaws and running flawed programs?
- Use safe password practices, and take advantage of Multi-factor Authentication where possible
- Always make sure that you are running the most updated edition of an app or software
- Check your email, financial accounts, and credit reports regularly for abnormal activities