Tag: device security

  • Slashdot: Apple Says Mac Users Targeted in Zero-Day Cyberattacks

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/20/181206/apple-says-mac-users-targeted-in-zero-day-cyberattacks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Apple Says Mac Users Targeted in Zero-Day Cyberattacks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple’s recent security updates address critical zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Intel-based Mac systems that were under active attack, highlighting the importance of timely patch management and awareness of state-sponsored cyber threats. Detailed Description: Apple’s…

  • The Register: D-Link tells users to trash old VPN routers over bug too dangerous to identify

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/20/dlink_rip_replace_router/ Source: The Register Title: D-Link tells users to trash old VPN routers over bug too dangerous to identify Feedly Summary: Vendor offers 20% discount on new model, but not patches Owners of older models of D-Link VPN routers are being told to retire and replace their devices following the disclosure of a…

  • Hacker News: Reverse Engineering iOS 18 Inactivity Reboot

    Source URL: https://naehrdine.blogspot.com/2024/11/reverse-engineering-ios-18-inactivity.html Source: Hacker News Title: Reverse Engineering iOS 18 Inactivity Reboot Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the new inactivity reboot feature in iOS 18, which adds a significant layer of security by forcing a device reboot after three days of inactivity. This feature aims to protect…

  • Hacker News: New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm

    Source URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/new-apple-security-feature-reboots-iphones-after-3-days-researchers-confirm/ Source: Hacker News Title: New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple’s new iPhone software introduces a significant security feature, the “inactivity reboot,” which automatically restarts the device after 72 hours of inactivity. This enhances the device’s security by…

  • Alerts: Palo Alto Networks Emphasizes Hardening Guidance

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/11/13/palo-alto-networks-emphasizes-hardening-guidance Source: Alerts Title: Palo Alto Networks Emphasizes Hardening Guidance Feedly Summary: Palo Alto Networks (PAN) has released an important informational bulletin on securing management interfaces after becoming aware of claims of an unverified remote code execution vulnerability via the PAN-OS management interface. CISA urges users and administrators to review the following for…

  • Slashdot: D-Link Won’t Fix Critical Flaw Affecting 60,000 Older NAS Devices

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/11/2158210/d-link-wont-fix-critical-flaw-affecting-60000-older-nas-devices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: D-Link Won’t Fix Critical Flaw Affecting 60,000 Older NAS Devices Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: D-Link has announced no patch for a critical command injection vulnerability affecting over 60,000 NAS devices, urging users to either retire or isolate the devices. This situation emphasizes significant risks for…

  • Slashdot: Android 15’s Virtual Machine Mandate is Aimed at Improving Security

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/11/1748241/android-15s-virtual-machine-mandate-is-aimed-at-improving-security?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Android 15’s Virtual Machine Mandate is Aimed at Improving Security Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google is introducing a mandate requiring all new mobile chipsets launching with Android 15 to support its Android Virtualization Framework (AVF), marking a critical improvement in the security architecture of Android…

  • Hacker News: Police Freak Out at iPhones Mysteriously Rebooting Themselves, Locking Cops Out

    Source URL: https://www.404media.co/police-freak-out-at-iphones-mysteriously-rebooting-themselves-locking-cops-out/ Source: Hacker News Title: Police Freak Out at iPhones Mysteriously Rebooting Themselves, Locking Cops Out Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Law enforcement officials are raising concerns about a potential new security feature in iOS 18 that causes iPhones to reboot when disconnected from cellular networks, complicating forensic investigations.…

  • Hacker News: Cops Suspect iOS 18 iPhones Are Communicating to Force Reboots

    Source URL: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/07/ios-18-forcing-reboots-law-enforcement/ Source: Hacker News Title: Cops Suspect iOS 18 iPhones Are Communicating to Force Reboots Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text outlines a potential security feature in Apple’s iOS 18 that may inadvertently hinder forensic examinations of iPhones by causing them to reboot when disconnected from a cellular…

  • Hacker News: Almost Secure (2011)

    Source URL: https://debugmo.de/2011/11/almost-secure/ Source: Hacker News Title: Almost Secure (2011) Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text outlines seven classic security vulnerabilities that can affect embedded systems and devices, explaining how each can be exploited. It provides important insights for security professionals, especially those focusing on hardware and software security, by…