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Argentina’s blackout and the storm-battered future of the grid:
Blackout a reminder that the US grid itself isn't ready for extreme weather either.
A tale of two cities: Why ransomware will just get worse:
Deal or no deal, either way cities pay through the nose because of failed IT practices.
Manufacturing memory means scribing silicon in a sea of sensors:
"Industry 4.0" is already here for some companies—especially silicon foundries.
Potent Firefox 0-day used to install undetected backdoors on Macs:
So far, attacks are known only to target Mac users involved in cryptocurrency.
The trick to saving human factory jobs might be teaming up with the machines:
“It’s all about making humans better rather than replacing them."
Nation-sponsored hackers likely carried out hostile takeover of rival group’s servers:
Like an episode of Spy vs. Spy, Russian-speaking Turla appears to hijack OilRig's network.
Starry aims to bring its $50, 200Mbps broadband to 25 more US states:
Starry buys 24GHz spectrum to serve apartment buildings, some single-family homes.
Oracle issues emergency update to patch actively exploited WebLogic flaw:
Oracle's WebLogic Java appserver hit with the third in a series of exploited RCEs.
For the industrial Internet of Things, defense in depth is a requirement:
The shift in how we make things brings with it a shift in how we secure things.
Samsung asks users to please virus-scan their TVs:
Samsung Support USA deleted its own virus-scanning recommendation.
New vulnerabilities may let hackers remotely SACK Linux and FreeBSD systems:
Netflix researchers discovered 4 flaws that could wreak havoc in data centers.
The fourth Industrial revolution emerges from AI and the Internet of Things:
IoT has arrived on the factory floor with the force of Kool-Aid Man exploding through walls.
Cloudflare aims to make HTTPS certificates safe from BGP hijacking attacks:
Free service prevents BGP hijackers from fraudulently obtaining browser-trusted certs.
Federal bill would allow clean energy companies to structure like oil companies:
In the meantime, IEA says value of subsidies for fossil fuels has increased.
AT&T cuts another 1,800 jobs as it finishes fiber-Internet buildout:
1,800 new job cuts in addition to 23,000 AT&T jobs cut since December 2017.
Russia warns of “cyberwar” following report the US attacked its power grid:
NYT reported on US efforts to insert malware into Russia's energy infrastructure.
“We are very sorry”—Boeing division CEO apologizes for 737 Max deaths:
Planes remain grounded as Boeing continues work on a software fix.
Hackers behind dangerous oil and gas intrusions are probing US power grids:
Group responsible for safety tampering Triconex malware has expanded, researchers say.
Cable companies can save money now that DOCSIS 3.1 upgrade is mostly done:
Broadband investment happens in cycles—despite what the FCC tells you.
Target’s same-day deliveries might break my Amazon Prime addiction:
I tried Target's new same-day delivery service—it was fantastic.

Security Alerts

Dell Releases Security Advisory for Dell SupportAssist:
Original release date: June 21, 2019

Dell has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in Dell SupportAssist software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review Dell Security Advisory DSA-2019-084 and apply the necessary update.

This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.
Apache Releases Security Advisory for Apache Tomcat:
Original release date: June 20, 2019

Apache has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the Apache security advisory for CVE-2019-10072 and upgrade to the appropriate version.

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Apple Releases Security Updates for AirPort 802.11n Wi-Fi Base Stations:
Original release date: June 20, 2019

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule wireless routers with 802.11n. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourage users and administrators to review the Apple security page for AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1 and apply the necessary updates.

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Multiple Vulnerabilities Affecting Linux, FreeBSD Kernels:
Original release date: June 20, 2019

The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) has released information on TCP networking vulnerabilities affecting Linux and FreeBSD kernels. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review CERT/CC Vulnerability Note VU#905115 for more information and refer to vendors for updates.

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Microsoft Releases Outlook for Android Security Update:
Original release date: June 20, 2019

Microsoft has released an update to address a vulnerability in Outlook for Android. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the Microsoft Security Advisory and apply the necessary update.

This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.
Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox, Thunderbird:
Original release date: June 20, 2019

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox 67.0.4 and Firefox ESR 60.7.2 and Thunderbird 60.7.2 apply the necessary updates.

This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.
ISC Releases BIND Security Updates:
Original release date: June 19, 2019

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released updates that address a vulnerability in versions of ISC Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND). A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the ISC advisory for CVE-2019-6471 and apply the necessary updates.

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Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products:
Original release date: June 19, 2019

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the necessary updates:
- SD-WAN Solution Privilege Escalation Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privesca
- DNA Center Authentication Bypass Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-dnac-bypass
- TelePresence Endpoint Command Shell Injection Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-tele-shell-inj
- StarOS Denial-of-Service Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-staros-asr-dos
- SD-WAN Solution Privilege Escalation Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-privilescal
- SD-WAN Solution Command Injection Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-sdwan-cmdinj
- RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W Routers Management Interface Denial-of-Service Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-rvrouters-dos
- Prime Service Catalog Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-psc-csrf
- Meeting Server CLI Command Injection Vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-cms-codex
This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.
Oracle Releases Security Advisory for WebLogic:
Original release date: June 19, 2019

Oracle has released a security alert to address a vulnerability in WebLogic. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. This vulnerability was detected in exploits in the wild.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the Oracle Security Alert and apply the necessary updates.

This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.
Samba Releases Security Updates:
Original release date: June 19, 2019

The Samba Team has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Samba 4.9 and all versions of Samba from 4.10 onward. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the Samba Security Announcements for CVE-2019-12435 and CVE-2019-12436 and apply the necessary updates.

This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.
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