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Shellshock , The Latest Mac OSX and Linux Vulnerabilty—

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Michelle Drolet

By: Solange_Desc1 Security researchers have discovered a new software bug known as the “Bash Bug” or “Shellshock,” or to those more technically “in-the-know” as GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2014-6271)(link is external). This bug, more correctly termed, ‘vulnerability’, potentially allows attackers to gain control over targeted computers. The bug is present in a piece of computer software called, Bash, that is typically found on computers running an operating system calledfalse

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Towerwall Security/Malware Alert Vol 13.72

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Michelle Drolet

When an international law enforcement action earlier this month knocked out theGameover botnet, one happy consequence was the takedown of the servers that the CryptoLocker ransomware needed in order to do its dirty work. Well, any celebration over CryptoLocker’s demise is certainly premature - encrypting ransomware is alive and well. With many victims paying up, ransomware is a lucrative business for the crooks, and CryptoLocker has inspired copycats who want in on the loot.

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Towerwall and MassBay Host Another Successful Information Security Summit

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Michelle Drolet

Towerwall teamed up with MassBay Community College on May 29 to present the second annual Information Security Summit at MassBay’s Wellesley Hills campus from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 250 individuals attended the Summit where they interacted with industry experts and participated in various security panel discussions. After a presentation on the "Anatomy of a Malware Attack" by Sophos, and the keynote by Chris Logan of Care New England Health Systems, the Summit offered a number of breakoutfalse

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Towerwall listed among “20 Most Promising Security Consulting Companies”

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Michelle Drolet

Also named to CRN’s “Women in the Channel” and “The Power 50” BOSTON – May 12, 2014 – Towerwall (www.towerwall.com), an IT security services provider for small to mid-size businesses, today announced it was selected for inclusion in a list of the 20 “Most Promising Enterprise Security Consulting Companies.” The list was compiled by the editors of CIO Review, a magazine published in Fremont, Calif. “Presently, the time is apt to identify some of the right security players in the market. Wefalse

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Reminder: Please join us at the Information Security Summit 2014

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Michelle Drolet

Please save the date and plan to join us for this timely forum on what you need to know about the latest security issues, threats, and technologies that will help you protect your business!

Towerwall Information/Vulnerability Alert Vol 13.69: Cisco Security Notice

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Michelle Drolet

Cisco Security Notice Cisco WebEx Business Suite HTTP GET Parameters Include Sensitive Information

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Top 10 things to know about mobile security

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Michelle Drolet

10. Malware is on the rise

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Introducing our Quarterly Newsletter: the Data Security Review

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Michelle Drolet

I am excited to announce the launch of our quarterly newsletter, the Data Security Review.

Please join us at the Information Security Summit 2014

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Michelle Drolet

Please save the date and plan to join us for this timely forum on what you need to know about the latest security issues, threats, and technologies that will help you protect your business!

Towerwall Security/Vulnerability Alert Vol 13.62

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Michelle Drolet

Recent vulnerabilities for which exploits are available compiled by the Qualys Vulnerability Research Team. This is a list of recent vulnerabilities for which exploits are available. System administrators can use this list to help in prioritization of their remediation activities. The Qualys Vulnerability Research Team compiles this information based on various exploit frameworks, exploit databases, exploit kits and monitoring of internet activity.

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