Cisco patches security glitch affecting routers, switches and phones
Cisco fixes vulnerabilities in its Cisco Discovery Protocol that could let remote attackers take over products without any user interaction.
Michael Cooney | 06 Feb | Read more
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Cisco issues firewall, SD-WAN security warnings
The warning about Cisco Firepower management software is rated critical among 26 other less urgent security advisories it issued.
Michael Cooney | 23 Jan | Read more
Cisco issues critical security warnings for Data Centre Network Manager
Cisco warns of vulnerabilities that can let attackers issue arbitrary actions with administrative permissions.
Michael Cooney | 04 Jan | Read more
IBM aims at hybrid cloud, enterprise security
IBM Cloud Pak for Security features open-source Red Hat technology for hunting threats and automation to speed response to cyber attacks.
Michael Cooney | 21 Nov | Read more
Cisco issues critical security warning for IOS XE REST API container
This Cisco IOS XE REST API vulnerability could lead to attackers obtaining the token-id of an authenticated user.
Michael Cooney | 23 Oct | Read more
Cisco: 6 critical security alarms for UCS software, small-biz routers
Cisco finds critical bugs in its Unified communications Director and Director Express software for Big Data packages as well as its Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches.
Michael Cooney | 22 Aug | Read more
Oracle does-in Dyn, resets DNS services to cloud
Oracle wants its DNS customers to migrate from its Dyn service to Oracle Cloud services, but some of those customers are very unhappy.
Michael Cooney | 27 Jun | Read more
Cisco spotlights Microsoft Office 365 email phishing increase
It’s no secret that if you have a cloud-based email service, fighting off the barrage of security issues has become a maddening daily routine.
Michael Cooney | 30 May | Read more
Extreme Networks grows networked IoT security protection
ExtremeAI security app features machine learning technology that can understand typical behaviour of IoT devices.
Michael Cooney | 16 May | Read more
Cisco releases a critical security patch for a virtualized automation tool
Cisco has released a software patch for a critical vulnerability in software used to control large virtual environments.
Michael Cooney | 09 May | Read more
Cisco warns WLAN controller, 9000 series router and IOS/XE users to patch urgent security holes
Cisco says unpatched vulnerabilities could lead to DoS attacks, arbitrary code execution, take-over of devices.
Michael Cooney | 19 Apr | Read more
Cisco Talos details exceptionally dangerous DNS hijacking attack
Cisco Talos says state-sponsored attackers are battering DNS to gain access to sensitive networks and systems
Michael Cooney | 18 Apr | Read more
US govt warns on VPN security bug in Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Pulse software
VPN packages from Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 and Pusle may improperly secure tokens and cookies, allowing nefarious actors an opening to invade and take control over an end user’s system.
Michael Cooney | 13 Apr | Read more
Cisco directs high priority patches for IP phone security exposures
Cisco has advised customers using its 7800 and 8800 series IP phones they should patch a variety of high-priority vulnerabilities.
Michael Cooney | 22 Mar | Read more
VMware firewall takes aim at defending apps in data centre, cloud
VMware has taken the wraps off a firewall it says protects enterprise applications and data inside data centers or clouds.
Michael Cooney | 11 Mar | Read more