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The Joy of Six... critical security patches: Cisco small biz switches open to hijacking via web UI
2019-08-22 00:18

Plus UCS and more gear needs update: Turn it on, download these fixes, crank it up – and rip the KNOB off Cisco has emitted a fresh round of software updates to address security holes in its...

Cisco Patches Six Critical Bugs in UCS Gear and Switches
2019-08-21 17:38

Six bugs found in Cisco’s Unified Computing System gear and its 220 Series Smart switches can allow unauthenticated remote hackers to take over equipment.

Cisco 220 Series Smart Switch owners told to apply urgent patch
2019-08-08 12:45

Businesses running any of Cisco’s 220 Series Smart Switches have some urgent patching work on their hands.

Cisco Patches Critical Flaws in Network Switches
2019-08-07 16:33

Cisco this week released patches to address several vulnerabilities in its Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches, including two bugs rated Critical severity. read more

Critical holes plugged in Cisco 220 Series smart switches
2019-08-07 07:38

Cisco has fixed three vulnerabilities in its Cisco 220 Series smart switches and is urging owners to upgrade their firmware as soon as possible. Among these are two critical flaws that could allow...

Your mid-week infosec news bonanza: Cisco bugs, VMware-Nvidia guest escapes, KDE hijacking, and more
2019-08-07 00:40

Including: Microsoft spins up Azure security lab, offers more bug bounty cash Roundup Before letting the IT staff clock out early this week, make sure they read up on the following security...

Cisco Settles Whistleblower Case for $8.6 Million
2019-08-01 21:48

Settlement Stems From Flaws in Video Surveillance Software Sold to Government AgenciesCisco has agreed to pay $8.6 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit that claimed the networking company...

For $8.6M, Cisco Settles Suit Over Bug-Riddled Video Surveillance Software
2019-08-01 14:20

The complaint claims the networking giant knowingly sold bug-riddled software to federal and state governments, that would allow complete network compromise.

Cisco ‘Knowingly’ Sold Hackable Video Surveillance System to U.S. Government
2019-08-01 09:18

Cisco Systems has agreed to pay $8.6 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of knowingly selling video surveillance system containing severe security vulnerabilities to the U.S....

Cisco 'in talks' to borg with web app protector Signal Sciences
2019-07-22 12:20

For its web app firewall tech Network overlord Cisco is reportedly planning to purchase Signal Sciences, a frequent cybersecurity collaborator and member of the Cisco Security Technical Alliance.…