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Vulnerability addressed in Cisco IMC Supervisor and Cisco UCS Director
Cisco released software updates to address a vulnerability that can lead to system instability or a denial-of-service condition.
Firefox zero-days exposed after attacker compromises privileged account
An attacker compromised a privileged account on Mozilla's Bugzilla bug tracker tool and used the gleaned information to exploit a critical bug.
Former Tesla engineer charged with hacking and leaking data
Former Tesla engineer faces federal charges for computer intrusion for allegedly hacking his manages email to leak employee data.
Security issues remain as bio implants gain acceptance
In a story seemingly straight out of a scfi novel, Kaspersky Labs implanted a 2mm sub-dermal microchip into the hand of one of its employees that can carry a plethora of personal data, and like all such devices, can be hacked.
HP pulls sponsorship of hacking contest over Wassenaar Arrangement
Hewlett-Packard pulled its sponsorship of the Pwn2Own hacking competition this year over confusion about the Wassenaar Arrangement and difficulty in meeting its standards.
Court tosses suit against UCLA health system over exposed patient data
A court tossed out a $1.2 million lawsuit filed by Norma Lozano against UCLA Health System after her medical information was accessed and distributed without authorization.
Fayetteville, N.C., teen faces five felony charges for sexting
A Fayetteville, N.C., teenager is facing five felony charges for possessing nude photos of himself and one sent by his girlfriend.
Hacker claims to have Hillary Clinton's emails for sale, reports indicate unlikely
A self-described computer specialist is claiming to have 32,000 of Hillary Clinton's private emails for sale at $500,000 or to the highest bidder.
Carbanak banking malware returns with new variant
The Carbanak malware and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign, which facilitated the heist of $1 billion from banks around the world earlier this year, is back with its first new variant.
Sony settles federal suit with former employees, avoids class action
Sony Pictures Entertainment sidestepped a class action suit by reaching a settlement with former employees whose information was exposed in a high-profile breach.
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