New Reptar CPU flaw impacts Intel desktop and server systems

November 14, 2023 at 06:20PM Intel has fixed a high-severity CPU vulnerability that affects modern desktop, server, mobile, and embedded CPUs, including the latest microarchitectures. The flaw, known as CVE-2023-23583, allows attackers to escalate privileges, access sensitive information, or cause denial of service. Intel recommends updating affected processors with the latest microcode and provides mitigation … Read more

Flipper Zero can now spam Android, Windows users with Bluetooth alerts

October 25, 2023 at 02:56PM A custom Flipper Zero firmware called ‘Xtreme’ allows for Bluetooth spam attacks on Android and Windows devices. The firmware incorporates a new app called ‘BLE Spam’ that can flood devices with connection notifications. While it is more of an annoyance than a threat, users can block these notifications on Android … Read more

About the security content of iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2 – Apple Support

October 25, 2023 at 02:36PM Summary: Apple has addressed several security vulnerabilities in its products. These include issues with memory handling, cache handling, and improved state management. The impact of these vulnerabilities ranges from denial-of-service attacks to arbitrary code execution. Affected products include CoreAnimation, Find My, ImageIO, IOTextEncryptionFamily, Kernel, Mail Drafts, mDNSResponder, Pro Res, Safari, … Read more

About the security content of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 – Apple Support

October 25, 2023 at 02:36PM Summary: Apple has released a security update addressing multiple vulnerabilities in various products. The issues include privacy concerns, memory handling improvements, authentication and UI issues, and potential arbitrary code execution. Affected products include Contacts, CoreAnimation, Find My, ImageIO, IOTextEncryptionFamily, Kernel, Mail Drafts, mDNSResponder, Passkeys, Photos, Pro Res, Siri, Status Bar, … Read more

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7.1 – Apple Support

October 25, 2023 at 02:36PM There are multiple updates available for macOS Monterey addressing various security issues. These include improved memory handling, removal of vulnerable code, and improved handling of caches and symlinks. The updates address issues related to denial-of-service attacks, sensitive information access, arbitrary code execution, and privacy concerns. Affected products include CoreAnimation, FileProvider, … Read more

About the security content of Safari 17.1 – Apple Support

October 25, 2023 at 02:36PM Summary: Apple has addressed several security vulnerabilities in the WebKit software. These issues could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service attacks when processing web content. Updates are available for macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura. Here are the key takeaways from the meeting notes: 1. Apple has released an … Read more

A Cybersecurity Framework for Mitigating Risks to Satellite Systems

October 25, 2023 at 10:07AM Satellite systems play a critical role in communication, weather monitoring, navigation, and more, but they face numerous threats to their security and integrity. To address these challenges, a robust cybersecurity framework is needed, utilizing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) steps: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. It is important to … Read more

Pro-Iranian Hacktivists Set Sights on Israeli Industrial Control Systems

October 18, 2023 at 10:07AM The hacktivist group SiegedSec has claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli infrastructure and industrial control systems (ICS). However, there is no evidence to suggest that the listed IP addresses have actually experienced any attacks. Other researchers believe that the attacks were likely unsuccessful. SiegedSec’s list of targets may serve as … Read more

Juniper Networks Patches Over 30 Vulnerabilities in Junos OS

October 13, 2023 at 09:19AM Juniper Networks has released patches for over 30 vulnerabilities in Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved. The most critical flaw is an incorrect default permissions bug that allows unauthorized access and the creation of a backdoor with root privileges. Other vulnerabilities include denial of service (DoS) risks and impacts on … Read more