Tag: security updates

  • Cisco Talos Blog: What NIST’s latest password standards mean, and why the old ones weren’t working

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/threat-source-newsletter-oct-10-2024/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: What NIST’s latest password standards mean, and why the old ones weren’t working Feedly Summary: Rather than setting a regular cadence for changing passwords, users only need to change their passwords if there is evidence of a breach.  AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text discusses…

  • Hacker News: Mozilla fixes Firefox zero-day actively exploited in attacks

    Source URL: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-fixes-firefox-zero-day-actively-exploited-in-attacks/ Source: Hacker News Title: Mozilla fixes Firefox zero-day actively exploited in attacks Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Mozilla has released an emergency update for Firefox to patch a serious use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2024-9680) that is actively exploited by attackers. This flaw allows unauthorized code execution due to improper memory…

  • The Register: CIQ takes Rocky Linux corporate with $25K price tag

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/09/rocky_linux_from_ciq/ Source: The Register Title: CIQ takes Rocky Linux corporate with $25K price tag Feedly Summary: Backs RHEL-compatible distro with indemnification and update guarantees CIQ has unveiled a version of Rocky Linux backed by service level objectives and indemnities for enterprises requiring more than the support of an enthusiastic community behind an operating…

  • Alerts: Microsoft Releases October 2024 Security Updates

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/10/08/microsoft-releases-october-2024-security-updates Source: Alerts Title: Microsoft Releases October 2024 Security Updates Feedly Summary: Microsoft released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following and apply necessary updates: Microsoft…

  • Krebs on Security: Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Edition

    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/patch-tuesday-october-2024-edition/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Edition Feedly Summary: Microsoft today released security updates to fix at least 117 security holes in Windows computers and other software, including two vulnerabilities that are already seeing active attacks. Also, Adobe plugged 52 security holes across a range of products, and Apple…

  • Slashdot: Google Complains To EU Over Microsoft Cloud Practices

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/09/25/1729220/google-complains-to-eu-over-microsoft-cloud-practices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Complains To EU Over Microsoft Cloud Practices Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft, alleging anti-competitive practices that lock customers into its Azure cloud platform. The complaint highlights issues related to unfair pricing and delayed security…

  • Alerts: Citrix Releases Security Updates for XenServer and Citrix Hypervisor

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/09/25/citrix-releases-security-updates-xenserver-and-citrix-hypervisor Source: Alerts Title: Citrix Releases Security Updates for XenServer and Citrix Hypervisor Feedly Summary: Citrix released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in XenServer and Citrix Hypervisor. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to cause a denial of service condition.  CISA encourages users and administrators to review the…

  • The Register: UPS supplier’s password policy flip-flops from unlimited, to 32, then 64 characters

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/23/cyberpower_password_changes/ Source: The Register Title: UPS supplier’s password policy flip-flops from unlimited, to 32, then 64 characters Feedly Summary: That ‘third party’ person sure is responsible for a lot of IT blunders, eh? A major IT hardware manufacturer is correcting a recent security update after customers complained of a password character limit being…

  • Alerts: Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/09/18/apple-releases-security-updates-multiple-products Source: Alerts Title: Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Feedly Summary: Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.  CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply…

  • Alerts: Cisco Releases Security Updates for IOS XR Software

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/09/12/cisco-releases-security-updates-ios-xr-software Source: Alerts Title: Cisco Releases Security Updates for IOS XR Software Feedly Summary: Cisco released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cisco ISO XR software. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.  CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories…