Dozens of Kernel Drivers Allow Attackers to Alter Firmware, Escalate Privileges

VMware’s Threat Analysis Unit finds 34 new vulnerable kernel drivers that can be exploited to alter or erase firmware and escalate privileges.
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iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari to Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones

New iLeakage side-channel speculative execution attack exploits Safari to steal sensitive information from Macs and iPhones.
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Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

Japanese watchmaking giant Seiko has confirmed that personal information was stolen in a recent ransomware attack.
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New Project Analyzes and Catalogs Vendor Support for Secure PLC Coding

A new project aims to make it easier for PLC programmers to implement secure coding practices by cataloging useful files and functions from each vendor.
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Rockwell Automation Warns Customers of Cisco Zero-Day Affecting Stratix Switches

Rockwell Automation has warned customers about the impact of the actively exploited Cisco IOS XE zero-day on its Stratix industrial switches.
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Number of Cisco Devices Hacked via Zero-Day Remains High as Attackers Update Implant

The number of Cisco devices hacked via recent zero-days remains high, but the attackers have updated their implant.
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Rockwell Automation to Acquire ICS/OT Security Firm Verve Industrial

Rockwell Automation agreed to acquire ICS/OT cybersecurity firm Verve Industrial Protection to expand its offerings.
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Cisco Finds Second Zero-Day as Number of Hacked Devices Apparently Drops

Cisco has found a second zero-day vulnerability that has been exploited in recent attacks as the number of hacked devices has started dropping.
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