Apple on Monday shipped a major iOS update with fixes at least 20 documented security defects, including a kernel flaw that’s already being actively exploited in the wild.
Apple Fixes Exploited Zero-Day With iOS 16.1 Patch
CNC Machines Vulnerable to Hijacking, Data Theft, Damaging Cyberattacks
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Trend Micro have shown that the computer numerical control (CNC) machines present in many modern manufacturing facilities are vulnerable to hacker attacks.
Australia Flags New Corporate Penalties for Privacy Breaches
Australia on Saturday proposed tougher penalties for companies that fail to protect customers’ personal data after two major cybersecurity breaches left millions vulnerable to criminals.
In Israel, Albanian PM to Meet Cyber Chief After Iran Hack
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Israel on Sunday for an official visit that will include a meeting with Israeli cyber defense officials, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.
Cyberattack Causes Disruptions at Wholesale Giant Metro
International wholesale chain Metro has confirmed service outages after being targeted by a cyberattack.
Headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, the company operates more than 680 Metro and Makro stores in 24 countries and has over 95,000 employees around the world.
Critical Flaws in Abode Home Security Kit Allow Hackers to Hijack, Disable Cameras
Abode Systems has resolved multiple severe vulnerabilities in its home security kit, including critical issues that could allow attackers to execute commands with root privileges.
Adobe Illustrator Vulnerabilities Rated Critical, But Exploitation Not Easy
Updates released by Adobe last week for its Illustrator product patch two vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution, but the researcher who found them says exploitation is not easy.
Network Security Company Corsa Security Raises $10 Million
Network security provider Corsa Security last week announced that it has raised $10 million from Roadmap Capital. To date, the company has raised $50 million.
US Healthcare Organizations Warned of ‘Daixin Team’ Ransomware Attacks
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued a joint alert on a new cybercrime group targeting organizations in the healthcare sector.
Cisco Users Informed of Vulnerabilities in Identity Services Engine
Cisco has informed customers about two vulnerabilities found by a researcher in its Identity Services Engine product, including a high-severity issue.
