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Microsoft shuts down Krack with sneaky Windows update

Credit to Author: Gregg Keizer| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:44:00 -0700

Microsoft today revealed that it quietly patched Windows last week against vulnerabilities in the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol used to secure wireless networks.

Details of the security update were only published Monday to Microsoft’s Security Update Guide, the catalog-like portal that earlier this year replaced the decades-old practice of delivering explanatory bulletins.

All supported versions of Windows received the update, according to the catalog listing, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016.

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SSD Advisory – Ikraus Anti Virus Remote Code Execution

Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:21:04 +0000

Vulnerability summary The following advisory describes an remote code execution found in Ikraus Anti Virus version 2.16.7. KARUS anti.virus “secures your personal data and PC from all kinds of malware. Additionally, the Anti-SPAM module protects you from SPAM and malware from e-mails. Prevent intrusion and protect yourself against cyber-criminals by choosing IKARUS anti.virus, powered by … Continue reading SSD Advisory – Ikraus Anti Virus Remote Code Execution

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What You Should Know About the ‘KRACK’ WiFi Security Weakness

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:43:47 +0000

Researchers this week published information about a newfound, serious weakness in WPA2 — the security standard that protects all modern Wi-Fi networks. What follows is a short rundown on what exactly is at stake here, who’s most at-risk from this vulnerability, and what organizations and individuals can do about it.

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Microsoft shuts down Krank with emergency Windows update

Credit to Author: Gregg Keizer| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:20:00 -0700

Microsoft today issued an emergency Windows security update to patch vulnerabilities in the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol used to secure wireless networks.

Details of the security update were published to Microsoft’s Security Update Guide, the catalog-like portal that earlier this year replaced the decades-old practice of delivering explanatory bulletins.

All supported versions of Windows will receive the update, according to the catalog listing, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016.

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