Swedish-Swiss electrical equipment manufacturer ABB has released an update addressing a high-severity flaw in its flow computers, which are being widely used by major oil and gas utilities around the world, according to The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.
SecurityWeek reports that numerous security vulnerabilities have been addressed by Siemens and Schneider Electric as part of this month's Patch Tuesday.
Healthcare organizations still need Code Dark protocols for emergencies, but along with support from the medical device community, there are practical steps security teams can take to improve device security, including embracing automation and the latest monitoring technology.
Policy options developed by Sen. Mark Warner advocates for a number of incentive programs and workforce development initiatives to target systemic healthcare cybersecurity challenges.
Lookout reported that 50% of the phishing attacks aimed at the mobile devices of federal, state and local government workers in 2021 sought to steal credentials — up from 30% a year ago.
BleepingComputer reports four malicious Android apps developed by Mobile apps Group with more than a million cumulative downloads in the Google Play Store have been enabling the theft of sensitive information through phishing sites and "pay-per-click" revenue generation.
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