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Week Four of National Cyber Security Awareness Month
In partnership with DHS, the National Cyber Security Alliance has released information on Navigating Your Continuously Connected Life which examines our future using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The #CyberAware Tip of the Week details the infographic on the growing IoT and provides safe computing practices to help you stay safe online.
Cisco Releases Security Update
Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its Cisco WebEx Meetings Player. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update.
Apple Releases Security Updates
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, and macOS Sierra. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.
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