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    NCR patches ATM vulnerabilities discovered by Positive Technologies

    Flaws in encryption of communications between ATM computer and dispenser enabled attackers to steal cash.

    Positive Technologies details flaws in mPOS devices that could lead to fraud and theft

    Vulnerabilities in multiple mobile point-of-sale machines allow malicious merchants to take advantage of customers by changing the amount charged and forcing cardholders to use a more vulnerable payment method.

    Cybercrime markets thriving: Darkweb demand exceeds supply by three times

    Positive Technologies experts analyzed over 10,000 hack-for-hire and malware-related postings on darkweb markets. Among the key findings:

    Demand for malware creation is three times greater than the supply
    The most expensive ready-to-use "package" was malware targeting ATMs
    The trend of multiple threat actors using the same malware is likely to complicate attribution of future attacks.

    Positive Technologies experts discover dangerous vulnerabilities in robotic vacuum cleaners

    Positive Technologies specialists Leonid Krolle and Georgy Zaytsev have uncovered vulnerabilities in Dongguan Diqee 360 robotic vacuum cleaners. The security issues, found on Dongguan Diqee-branded vacuums, likely affect those made by the company and sold under other brands as well.

    Positive Technologies report: number of cyber incidents in Q1 jumped by 32 percent

    Based on data from the first quarter of 2018, Positive Technologies analysts have identified a 32-percent increase in the number of unique cyber incidents compared to the equivalent period last year. Other findings include greater hacker interest in data and an increased use of malware in attacks, which has grown by 75% since Q1 2017.

    Positive Technologies research: 100 percent of corporate networks highly vulnerable to insider attacks

    During penetration testing performed as an internal attacker, Positive Technologies researchers were able to obtain full control of infrastructure on all corporate networks they attempted to compromise. On only seven percent of systems could the difficulty of accessing critical resources be considered "moderate". Penetrating the network perimeter has also become easier over time; the difficulty of accessing the internal network was assessed as "trivial" in 56 percent of tests in 2017, compared to 27 percent in 2016.

    PT ISIM confirmed by testing as fully compatible with Siemens industrial network components

    Siemens and Positive Technologies have jointly tested PT Industrial Security Incident Manager (PT ISIM) from Positive Technologies for compatibility with Simatic NET, which is used for communication between Siemens industrial control system (ICS) components, servers, workstations, and PCs. The results of PT ISIM testing showed flawless connection and functioning, with no impact on ICS performance.

    Phoenix Contact patches dangerous vulnerabilities in industrial switches

    Attackers could disrupt operations by remotely disconnecting critical equipment from industrial networks.

    Positive Technologies finds 44 percent of web applications place users' personal data at risk of theft

    Positive Technologies assessment finds vulnerabilities in 100 percent of applications tested.

    Apple fixed firmware vulnerability found by Positive Technologies

    The vulnerability allowed exploiting a critical flaw in Intel Management Engine and still can be present in equipment of vendors that use Intel processors.
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