Apple Pushes Major iOS, macOS Security Updates

December 11, 2024 at 02:57PM Apple released significant security updates for iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 to address vulnerabilities, including data leakage and code execution risks. Key patches target flaws in kernel, WebKit, and AppleMobileFileIntegrity components, and fix a critical defect in libexpat that could lead to unauthorized remote actions. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Atlassian, Splunk Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities

December 11, 2024 at 08:03AM Atlassian and Splunk issued patches for numerous vulnerabilities in their products. Atlassian fixed 10 high-severity flaws in various Data Center and Server applications, while Splunk addressed over 15 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity issue in its Secure Gateway app. Users are urged to update promptly; no exploits have been reported. **Meeting … Read more

Google Launches Open-Source Patch Validation Tool

December 9, 2024 at 07:34PM Google’s Vanir tool enhances Android security patch validation by automating the identification of missing updates through static code analysis. Covering 95% of known vulnerabilities with a 97% accuracy rate, it significantly reduces patch fix time, offering efficiency improvements for manufacturers and potential adaptability for other platforms. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Complexity … Read more

QNAP Patches Vulnerabilities Exploited at Pwn2Own

December 9, 2024 at 08:29AM QNAP Systems announced security patches for vulnerabilities discovered at Pwn2Own Ireland 2024, including a severe command injection flaw (CVE-2024-50393) and a CRLF injection bug (CVE-2024-48868), both with CVSS scores of 8.7. Users are urged to update their systems to protect against potential attacks. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Vulnerability Patches Released**: … Read more

QNAP addresses critical flaws across NAS, router software

November 25, 2024 at 05:18PM QNAP has issued security bulletins addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including three critical ones in Notes Station 3 and QuRouter. Users are urged to update to the latest versions to mitigate risks. Other products also received important fixes. QNAP advises against direct Internet connections for devices to prevent exploitation. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Apple Urgently Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Days

November 20, 2024 at 11:13AM Apple has released security updates for two zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309, affecting multiple operating systems and Safari. These vulnerabilities could lead to arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks. Users are urged to update their devices to mitigate risks of exploitation. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Security Updates Released:** Apple has … Read more

Microsoft just killed the Windows 10 Beta Channel for good

November 15, 2024 at 09:14AM Microsoft has shut down the Windows 10 Beta Channel just five months after its revival in June, transitioning all enrolled Windows Insiders to the Release Preview Channel. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Windows 10 Beta Channel Shut Down:** Microsoft has officially closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel five months after its revival … Read more

Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel Publishes 44 and AMD Publishes 8 New Advisories

November 13, 2024 at 08:03AM Intel and AMD released November 2024 Patch Tuesday advisories, addressing newly identified vulnerabilities in their products. Intel issued 44 advisories, while AMD provided 8. This update serves to inform customers about necessary security measures for their devices. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Intel Security Advisories**: Intel has released 44 new security advisories … Read more

High-Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in Zoom, Chrome 

November 13, 2024 at 07:21AM Zoom Apps released security updates addressing six vulnerabilities, while the stable version of Chrome 131 has rolled out with twelve security fixes. These updates aim to enhance protection against high-severity threats. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Zoom Security Update**: – Resolved six security vulnerabilities in Zoom Apps. 2. **Chrome Update**: – … Read more

Google fixes two Android zero-days used in targeted attacks

November 5, 2024 at 09:34AM Google’s November security updates fixed two actively exploited Android zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-43047 and CVE-2024-43093, among 51 flaws. The high-severity issues affect Qualcomm components and Android Framework, potentially linked to spyware attacks. Users are urged to update their devices for improved security, especially those running outdated versions. ### Meeting Takeaways: November … Read more