Unhackable Apple? New patches prove otherwise
Many people believe Apple products are unhackable. Those holding this misconception who don’t take proper security measures may find themselves or their organizations victimized by cyber criminals.
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NSA hack: Cisco releases patches for exposed vulnerabilities
Cisco has released patches for some of its products in the wake of the recent security breach at the NSA.
Free cash: Apple enters bug bounty sweepstakes
Many technology companies offer bug bounty programs to help them find vulnerabilities in their product. The biggest tech company of all, however, has been absent… until now.
Oracle patches record number of vulnerabilities
Oracle has released its official July critical update patch. In this patch a record number of 276 vulnerabilities are fixed, which is a large increase from its earlier highest number in January of 248. The patch covers a whopping 84 …
Mayday mayday! Security flaws in critical infrastructure could put millions at risk
Much of our critical infrastructure, such as chemical plants and electricity grids, is controlled by devices known as industrial control systems, or ICS. Many of these systems are decades old and suffer from cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could put millions of …
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Warnings emerge about vulnerabilities in Symantec products
When it comes to virus prevention products, companies like Symantec always appear as among the most popular in the field. This is a double-edged sword, for while it is encouraging that many consumers care about security, one vulnerability can compromise …
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Microsoft comes late to the bug bounty party, and Oracle chooses not to come at all
Microsoft was late to the bug bounty party but the company’s program is now going gangbusters.