> TODAY'S SUMMARY (119 articles)
Today's cybersecurity landscape highlights several critical issues and ongoing threats. Siemens has issued 17 advisories for industrial control systems, while Rockwell has patched a vulnerability in their ArmorBlock devices. Microsoft has set a new record by addressing 1,413 vulnerabilities in its latest Patch Tuesday, including zero-days actively exploited. There is an urgent call from U.S. senators for improved federal AI safety and security measures, as AI systems increasingly become targets for exploitation. A recent cyberattack in France compromised IoT-connected fridges, raising alarms about the vulnerabilities of connected devices. Additionally, the U.S. has intensified efforts against North Korean hackers exploiting remote work setups, culminating in arrests tied to laptop farms. Overall, the surge in vulnerabilities and attacks underscores the need for proactive security measures across industries.
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Users of IT security products should see no gaps in service resulting from floods in Britain, despite the location of several vendors in some of the worst-affected towns.
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One gang is responsible for more than half of all attempted phishing for the likes of online banking log-in details, and has found ways to extend the lives of its web-sites, according to researchers at Cambridge University.