In today's quick Security Byte video, I cover the Oracle and Cisco patches that have come out over the past few days. If you use products from either company, watch the video for highlights, and check the links below. (Episode Runtime: 2:20) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIc7UrapLus EPISODE REFERENCES: Oracle CPU advisory for April 2016 - Oracle … [Read more...]
Oracle & Apple Patches – Daily Security Byte EP. 206
Another week, another pile of patches. If you use Apple or Oracle products, it's time to download the latest updates to keep your computers and servers safe. Watch today's video for a quick summary of the affected products and issue, and check the link below to learn more. (Episode Runtime: 2:18) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT5OqG8VG9k EPISODE … [Read more...]
Oracle CPU for Oct. 2015 – Daily Security Byte EP. 162
Oracle follows a quarterly patch cycle, and today they released their big Critical Patch Update (CPU) for October 2015. Since they only update four times a year, they tend to release tons of patches at once. Today's update fixes 154 vulnerabilities in a wide selection of their products—from MySQL to the Siebel CRM. Most importantly, they also released a Java update. If you use … [Read more...]
July Patch Avalanche – Daily Security Byte EP.114
This Patch Tuesday, Adobe and Oracle shared the spotlight with Microsoft, releasing updates for well over 200 vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the patches included fixes for flaws leaked during The Hacking Team fiasco. Watch today's video for details, and be sure to update as soon as you can. Show Note: Due to continued travel, there will likely be no video on Thursday, though I … [Read more...]
Weak Passwords are Good? – WSWiR Episode 113
Oracle Patches, Project Zero, and Password Problems Another week, another big batch of InfoSec news. If your IT job is already overwhelming you with tasks, leaving you no time to keep up with computer and network security, "I've got ya bro." Check out our weekly security news summary for all the important action. Today's episode covers Oracle's quarterly Critical Patch Update … [Read more...]