Security News

IT ops and engineering are embracing automation to increase business agility
2018-02-08 12:00

Based on a survey of nearly 700 engineering and operations individuals globally, a report by Indeni and GNS3 reveals a programming knowledge gap that is having an impact on the productivity of...

Automation Software Flaws Expose Gas Stations to Hacker Attacks
2018-02-07 19:00

Gas stations worldwide are exposed to remote hacker attacks due to several vulnerabilities affecting the automation software they use, researchers at Kaspersky Lab reported on Wednesday. read more

Rockwell Automation Patches Serious Flaw in MicroLogix 1400 PLC
2018-01-10 13:53

A firmware update released a few weeks ago by Rockwell Automation for its MicroLogix 1400 programmable logic controllers (PLCs) patches a potentially serious vulnerability. The MicroLogix PLC...

Fighting Automation with Automation
2017-12-08 16:33

Disruptions Caused by Autonomous Malware Could Have Devastating Implications  read more

Rockwell Automation Patches Serious Flaw in FactoryTalk Product
2017-12-08 14:19

ICS-CERT informed organizations this week that Rockwell Automation has patched a high severity denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in one of its FactoryTalk products. read more

Rockwell Automation Patches Wireless Access Point against Krack
2017-10-27 16:23

Rockwell Automation has patched its Stratix wireless access point against the KRACK vulnerability, joining a growing list of vendors in the commercial and industrial controls spaces moving quickly...

Siemens Patches Flaws in Building Automation Controllers
2017-10-13 17:16

Siemens has released a firmware update for its BACnet Field Panel building automation products to address two vulnerabilities, including one classified as high severity. read more

The "Dirty" Secret Everyone Should Know About Automation
2017-09-21 16:11

Automating Steps in the Security Process is Critical to Defeat Today’s Relentless and Complex Attacks read more

Siemens Patches Flaws in Automation, Power Distribution Products (Security Week)
2017-09-05 10:05

Siemens customers were informed last week that some of the company’s automation and power distribution products are affected by vulnerabilities that can be exploited for denial-of-service (DoS)...

When AI and security automation become foolish and dangerous (Help Net Security)
2017-08-30 13:30

There is a looming fear across all industries that jobs are at risk to artificial intelligence (AI), which can perform those same jobs better and faster than humans. A recent Forrester report...