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Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affecting 318 Cisco Switches

22

Mar

2017

Following the WikiLeaks massive Vault 7 data leak, a new critical remote code vulnerability affecting 318 Cisco Systems switches has been revealed. While the data leak allegedly comes from the CIA, the vulnerability is very real, and Cisco has already issued an advisory for it. The vulnerability involves the Cisco Cluster Management Protocol (CMP) that […]

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HP shutting down default FTP, Telnet access to network printers

06

Dec

2016

Security experts consider the aging FTP and Telnet protocols unsafe, and HP has decided to clamp down on access to networked printers through the remote-access tools. Some of HP’s new business printers will, by default, be closed to remote access via protocols like FTP and Telnet. However, customers can activate remote printing access through those […]

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Defending the smart grid: What security measures to implement

01

Feb

2016

Smart grids provide real-time information on the grid, perform actions when required without any noticeable lag, and support gathering customer consumption information. On the downside, smart grids however, provide an increased attack surface for criminals. For instance, smart meters can be hacked to cut power bills as happened in Spain in 2014 or due to […]

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