In-brief: A widespread vulnerability in security products sold by the firm Juniper Networks prompted The Internet Storm Center to raise its threat level to “Yellow,” and urge administrators to patch affected devices immediately.
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Juniper Warns of Mystery Backdoor In NetScreen Products
In-brief: the discovery of a mystery “back door” in software that runs Juniper’s NetScreen line of security products prompted an emergency warning and patch from the company, and raises the specter of nation-backed hacking.
CERT Warns Wind Turbines Open to Compromise
In-brief: Wind turbines made by the UK firm XZERES Wind are susceptible to common, web-based attacks including cross site scripting, according to a warning published by the Industrial Control System CERT (ICS-CERT).
Flying Dogs, Hackable Infrastructure and Other Tall Tales
In-brief: The headlines warning about cyber risks on the Internet of Things obscure the truth. That’s especially true of critical infrastructure, warns Cisco’s Marc Blackmer.
Check it Twice: Consumers Warned of Privacy, Security Pitfalls in Connected Gifts
In-brief: More than 50 million connected devices will be purchased this holiday season, according to the Online Trust Alliance. But consumers should be wary of privacy and security issues affecting Internet-connected products, the group said.
