SANS has a description of the various updates Apple has issued across it’s devices and operating systems. These are for vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited in the wild – so make sure the patches have been done – everywhere! Apple Patches Actively Exploited Vulnerability in macOS, iOS and iPadOS …
If you use a Wyze Cam device – then patches are needed to keep them secure
A number of vulnerabilities have been found in Wyze Cam devices that allow for the security authentication to be bypassed. There are patches available for the many of the devices however some older Wyze devices are no longer receiving security updates. You need to check. Three vulnerabilities found in Wyze …
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More patches to check – Sophos firewalls
Check your Sophos firewalls are up to date – Sophos issued patches last week for a critical vulnerability in the software. The issue is with the Webadmin and Portal user interfaces. Sophos fixes critical hijack flaw in firewall product • The Register
Why auto-updates and patches are a good idea – Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities patched
Patches were pushed out last week to address serious vulnerabilities in both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium the open-source web browser project from Google). Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge updated to close security hole • The Register If you do not think you got the updates automatically – …
This is what happens when you do not run patches and updates
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a £98,000 penalty to Tuckers Solicitors based in London. The solicitors firm suffered a ransomware attack where confidential information including, PII and case material was lost. UK lawyer fined for not patching fast enough before attack • The Register