A new paper details the possibility of using Internet connected high wattage devices, such as water heaters and air conditioners, to crash the power grid. Basically turning on these devices to draw more power than the grid can supply.
A new paper details the possibility of using Internet connected high wattage devices, such as water heaters and air conditioners, to crash the power grid. Basically turning on these devices to draw more power than the grid can supply.
SANS has released an overview of the patches released by Microsoft for August. While many are rated as critical, the team at SANS has not marked any as “patch now.” Update when you can.
Adobe has released patches for Flash, Acrobat, and Reader. Patch when you can by using Check for Updates from the help menu. Flash on Windows 10 will patch automatically.
Malicious faxed images can take over a fax machine which can then be used to infiltrate networks.
A new type of side channel attack can allow guessing of the contents of a computer’s memory.
Kaspersky has discovered a new cryptomining malware that uses the Eternal Blue (SMB) exploit to run Powershell commands.
The DOJ has a new policy that will notify organizations (and individuals) if they are detected targets of cyberattacks or propaganda campaigns.
Up to 20 years in prison and millions in fines, the US and Indian governments are working together in an attempt to stop calls from “Microsoft” and the “IRS” from affecting consumers in both countries.
The network of the largest blood testing company in the US has been breeched. They say there is no evidence of transfer of data and they shutdown their network just in case. More details to follow.
Microsoft has released patches for its software products. Update when you can.