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October Patch Tuesday: Changes, urgent updates and what’s coming next
The leaves aren’t the only things changing this October. Patch Tuesday is here and with it comes some interesting updates from big names in the software space. This month, …
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Four vulnerabilities found in Dell SonicWALL Email Security virtual appliance application
Digital Defense (DDI) disclosed the discovery of four security vulnerabilities found in the Dell SonicWALL Email Security virtual appliance application. The appliance is …
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OverSight detects when Mac malware uses built-in camera, mic
Users who want to be warned each time their Mac’s camera and microphone are switched on – either by a legitimate process or, more importantly, by malware – …
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Nmap 7.30: New NSE scripts, Npcap, fingerprints
Nmap 7.30 is the first stable release since 7.12 back in March. Apart from bug fixes, it comes with new features, including more NSE scripts, an improved version of Npcap …
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Enhance iMessage security using Confide
One of the new features in iOS 10 offers the possibility of deploying specially crafted applications within iMessage. Most users will probably (ab)use this new functionality …
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ICS-CERT releases new tools for securing industrial control systems
The Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) has published newer versions of two tools that can help administrators with securing industrial control …
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Cisco plugs two Cloud Services Platform system compromise flaws
Cisco has patched two serious vulnerabilities in Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100, both of which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted …
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Google’s smart search for security
Google made waves this week with the launch of the much-hyped messaging app Allo. The app boasts some impressive features, including embedding Google Assistant into your …
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Fresh Bluetooth Developer Toolkit line tackles IoT security, interoperability
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released several updates to its developer toolkit line-up, which enables developers to build smarter when creating things like …
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Should you trust your security software?
The complaint that security is broken isn’t new and even industry insiders are joining the chorus. Companies spent an estimated $75 billion last year on security products and …
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macOS Sierra released, introduces auto unlock with Apple Watch
Apple released macOS Sierra, now available as a free update. The new OS brings Siri to the Mac, along with all-new capabilities designed specifically for use on the desktop. …
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GM recalls 3.6 million cars due to potentially fatal software defect
Last Friday, General Motors has announced that the owners of some 3.64 million of its vehicles will have to come in for a re-flash of their sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) …
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