Microsoft today released six critical bulletins as part of its July Patch Tuesday update, including patches for remote code execution flaws in Windows Print Spooler components.
Tag Archives: IoT security
Conficker Used in New Wave of Hospital IoT Device Attacks
Conficker returns from obsolescence to help hijack medical devices and steal patient records.
Six Things to Watch for in 2016
Computer security research and innovation took a beating in 2015. Some prep work in advance might help us cope next year. Here are six things to keep in mind.
Embedded Devices Share, Reuse Private SSH Keys, HTTPs Certificates
Thousands of embedded devices share cryptographic keys and certificates, exposing millions of connections to man-in-the-middle attacks.
Inside the Conficker-Infected Police Body Cameras
A Florida integrator who discovered the Conficker worm lurking in body cameras meant for police use takes Threatpost inside the story, including a frustrating disclosure with a disbelieving manufacturer.
Just Like Old Days: IOT Security Pits Regulators Against Market
A panel discussion at the Security of Things Forum debated the need for regulation to ensure the security and privacy of connected devices.