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PoC exploit for critical Apache Struts flaw found online
The Apache Software Foundation revealed last week the existence of a critical Apache Struts flaw (CVE-2018-11776) similar to the one exploited in the Equifax breach and urged …
Why do enterprises take a long time to install vital security updates
More than a quarter (27%) of enterprise IT departments in the US are forced to wait at least a month before installing vital security updates, due to budgetary restraints and …
Critical Apache Struts flaw opens enterprises to compromise, patch ASAP!
A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2018-11776) in Apache Struts, the popular open source framework for developing Java-based web apps, could allow remote …
Networking vendors patch against new cryptographic attack
Vulnerable IPSec IKE implementations used in Cisco, Huawei, ZyXel and Clavister networking devices can allow attackers to retrieve session keys and decrypt connections, …
August 2018 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days
In the August 2018 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has plugged over 60 vulnerabilities, two of which are being actively exploited in the wild. In addition to those, the company has …
HP plugs critical RCE flaws in InkJet printers
HP has plugged two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2018-5924, CVE-2018-5925) affecting many of its InkJet printers and is urging users to implement the provided firmware updates …
Samsung SmartThings Hub vulnerabilities allow attackers inside your home
Cisco Talos researchers have unearthed 20 vulnerabilities in the Samsung SmartThings Hub that could be leveraged by attackers to monitor, control and interfere with devices …
Cisco plugs serious flaws in Policy Suite, SD-WAN, and Nexus switches
Cisco has issued another batch of fixes, plugging a number of critical and high severity holes in its Policy Suite, SD-WAN, and Nexus products. Cisco Policy Suite Users of the …
Microsoft plugs 53 security holes in July 2018 Patch Tuesday
For its July 2018 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has patched 53 vulnerabilities. 17 of them are critical and 16 of those affect Internet Explorer and Edge. Microsoft updates …
Apple releases security updates, adds new privacy protection for iOS users
Apple has released new versions of its many operating systems and software products, with fixes for a wide variety of vulnerabilities. The iOS update also comes with USB …
Cisco ASA and Firepower flaw exploited in the wild
A high-severity vulnerability affecting Cisco ASA and Firepower security appliances is being exploited in the wild after an exploit has been released online on Friday. …
Cisco plugs critical flaws in many switches, security appliances
Cisco has released security updates to address a bucketload of vulnerabilities affecting multiple products, including 24 critical and high-severity flaws found in many of its …
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