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Experts in Lather Over ‘gSOAP’ Security Flaw

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:30:11 +0000

Axis Communications — a maker of high-end security cameras whose devices can be found in many high-security areas — recently patched a dangerous coding flaw in virtually all of its products that an attacker could use to remotely seize control over or crash the devices. The problem wasn’t specific to Axis, which seems to have reacted far more quickly than competitors to quash the bug. Rather, the vulnerability resides in open-source, third-party computer code that has been used in countless products and technologies (including a great many security cameras), meaning it may be some time before most vulnerable vendors ship out a fix — and even longer before users install it.

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Adding smart technologies to material working machines in the new digital economy

Credit to Author: Ashish Patwardhan| Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:37:36 +0000

From heavy metalworking machinery to precision glass cutting systems, material working systems are part of the new digital OEM enterprise. To increase customer satisfaction, you must supply safe, efficient and… Read more »

The post Adding smart technologies to material working machines in the new digital economy appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog.

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Black Hat Executive Interviews: Q&A with Phil Quade, Fortinet CISO

Credit to Author: Darlene Gannon| Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:58:00 +0000

Q: You joined Fortinet recently after three decades in cybersecurity roles in government, including most recently the NSA. What has that experience taught you about the nature and scope of the threats that organizations face these days? Some people say that street cops and detectives see an especially negative view of humanity, because, more often than not, they are called to assist with an unlawful or sad situation.  Similarly, coming from the foreign intelligence business, you get a first-hand view of what foreign adversaries aspire to…

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Microsoft yanks bad Outlook patches of patches KB 3191849, 3213654, 401042

Credit to Author: Woody Leonhard| Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2017 13:16:00 -0700

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A week in security (July 10 – July 16)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:43:31 +0000

A compilation of security news and blog posts from the 10th of July to the 16th. We go over our PowerShell, an overview of the Petya ransomware family, and more.

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The post A week in security (July 10 – July 16) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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