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Critical Windows RPC vulnerability raises alarm

By Shaun Nichols 14 Apr 2022

Security experts warn that a newly disclosed vulnerability in a critical Windows networking component is opening the door for remote takeover attacks. Read More

The architectural impact of RPC in distributed systems

By Tom Nolle 23 Sep 2021

It has become increasingly important for software architects to understand the mechanics behind remote procedure call (RPC), particularly its role in distributed architectures. Read More

Microsoft repairs 5 zero-days for July Patch Tuesday

By Tom Walat 11 Jul 2023

The company addressed 130 vulnerabilities and provided additional instructions to fully resolve several bugs, which will require extra attention from IT this month. Read More

June Patch Tuesday settles two Exchange Server bugs

By Tom Walat 14 Jun 2023

Microsoft's plans for upcoming security hardening in Kerberos and Netlogon protocols will have admins busy with testing over the next several weeks. Read More

What are the types of APIs and their differences?

By Stephen J. Bigelow 10 Jan 2023

Enterprises increasingly rely on APIs to interact with customers and partners. It all starts with knowing which type of API is right for your needs. Read More

How to defend against TCP port 445 and other SMB exploits

By Diana Kelley 19 Apr 2023

Keeping TCP port 445 and other SMB ports open is necessary for resource sharing, yet this can create an easy target for attackers without the proper protections in place. Read More

Microsoft fixes EoP zero-day on January Patch Tuesday

By Alex Scroxton 11 Jan 2023

On the first Patch Tuesday of 2023, Microsoft fixed an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call, which has been actively exploited in the wild and may be co-opted into ... Read More

Microsoft patches Outlook zero-day for March Patch Tuesday

By Alex Scroxton 15 Mar 2023

A highly dangerous privilege escalation bug in Outlook is among 80 different vulnerabilities patched in Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday update Read More

Microsoft resolves Windows zero-day on January Patch Tuesday

By Tom Walat 10 Jan 2023

The company also issues five corrections, all with a rating of important, to address vulnerabilities on its on-premises Exchange Server email platform. Read More

API series - Salt Security: Unified monitoring of APIs for seasoned security 

By Adrian Bridgwater 11 Sep 2022

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Nick Rago in his capacity as field CTO at Salt Security - a company known for its specialist skills related to API ... Read More