Windows 10 May 2019 Update now rolling out to everyone… slowly
Unless you explicitly want it installed, you probably won’t get this update. Continue reading Windows 10 May 2019 Update now rolling out to everyone… slowly
Category Archives: Updates
Apple Patches Intel Side-Channel Bugs; Updates iOS, macOS and More
A massive update addresses the breadth of the computing giant’s product portfolio. Continue reading Apple Patches Intel Side-Channel Bugs; Updates iOS, macOS and More
DoS attack from remote server connected through VPN
If my vendor network is connected to my remote access server through a VPN, how can a DoS attack occur?
Stopping the remote access is out of the question as my vendor usually performs updates frequently in my network.
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Upgrading to latest Exchange CU vs Applying "Security Updates" for currently installed Exchange CU [migrated]
Hypothetical: a company has Exchange 20xx installed with CU8. They are skiddish about applying CUs, but will apply monthly updates for the Windows Server operating system, and “Security Updates for CU8”.
By doing this, are t… Continue reading Upgrading to latest Exchange CU vs Applying "Security Updates" for currently installed Exchange CU [migrated]
Is Dell SupportAssist insecure?
On an OEM Windows install on a Dell XPS 13, when I navigate to the Dell support website, it offers to download and install updates (even firmware updates!) on the spot, in the browser, flaunting all the usual sandboxing. This is Firefox wh… Continue reading Is Dell SupportAssist insecure?
How secure antivirus updates that do not use secured HTTP?
How secure antivirus updates that do not use secured HTTP? I suspect that the antivirus I’m using makes updates through unsecured HTTP. Moreover, it transfers using GET method information about my system.
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Does upgrading the JVM version resolve security issues, even if I’m using an older language version?
Hypothetically, let’s presume Java version X (an old version) has a known security vulnerability. If I’ve been using this version of Java, and say hosting webservers with that version, it’s “unsafe”. (Right?)
One thing Java … Continue reading Does upgrading the JVM version resolve security issues, even if I’m using an older language version?
Cloud Security, Bitglass, & Funding – Enterprise Security Weekly #132
In the news, Cloud security company Bitglass raises $70M in late-stage round, Lockpath Announces Significant Updates to Keylight Platform, TrustBuilder Identity Hub introduces simple and scalable access management for Docker, Pulse Secure Announces… Continue reading Cloud Security, Bitglass, & Funding – Enterprise Security Weekly #132
Software update from app [on hold]
I have an IOT device that accepts software updates through wifi from an app on the phone. The update is normally stored in the app before being sent through wifi to the device. Is there a way to access the software in the mob… Continue reading Software update from app [on hold]
Intel releases patches for code execution vulnerabilities
Intel released patches last week, fixing a range of vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute code on affected devices. Continue reading Intel releases patches for code execution vulnerabilities