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Published Tuesday 22 August 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Cisco APIC Vulnerabilities Patched

Cisco has released three patches for vulnerabilities found in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller and Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager:

CC-1149 Low

Published Monday 6 February 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

VMware Airwatch Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Airwatch Agent, Airwatch Console, and AirWatch Inbox software for Android.

CC-1174 Low

Published Thursday 16 February 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

AKBuilder AK-2 Exploit Kit

AKBuilder exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office so cyber criminals can deliver malware. The exploit kit is currently on its second version (AK-2).

CC-1351 Medium

Published Tuesday 25 April 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

MilkyDoor Android Trojan Accesses Corporate Networks

It’s been discovered that the MilkyDoor trojan, similar to DressCode, has been disguised as recreational applications in the Google Play store.

CC-1365 Low

Published Thursday 27 April 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

DDoS Botnet Controlled by Tweets

A malware author has created a new DDoS botnet that is capable of being controlled by tweets that are specially coded to provide instructions to the botnet.

CC-1368 Low

Published Thursday 27 April 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Portrait Displays Releases Security Updates

Portrait Displays have released patches for vulnerabilities found in pre-installed applications. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a local attacker to take control of an affected system.

CC-1525 Medium

Published Tuesday 18 July 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Juniper Releases ScreenOS Security Update

Juniper has released ScreenOS 6.3.0r24 to address multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities found in prior versions. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.

CC-1431 Medium

Published Thursday 25 May 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Samba Releases Security Updates

The Samba Team has released security updates that address a vulnerability in all versions of Samba from 3.5.0 onward. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.

CC-1399 Medium

Published Wednesday 10 May 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE Software. A remote attacker can exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.

CC-1732 Low

Published Friday 27 October 2017 (12:00) (updated 17 February 2020)

Reaper IoT Botnet

The Reaper Internet-of-Things botnet, also known as IoTroop, has been observed growing at a fast pace.