NAS boxes vulnerable to admin EoP via HTTPS packets An elevation of privilege flaw in the Western Digital My Cloud platform allows attackers to gain admin-level access to the device via an HTTP request.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Admit it: when you first heard of the concept of the Unix Epoch, you sat down with a calculator to see when exactly 2³¹-1 seconds would be from midnight UTC on January 1, 1970. Personally, I did that math right around the time my company hired contractors to put “Y2K Suspect” stickers on every piece…

You’ll have to have both iOS 12 and the latest Google Maps app update to make it work. …read more Source:: CNet

A honeypot set up to sniff out data on infected IoT devices found a broad array of compromised devices – from Mikrotik routers to dishwashers. …read more Source:: Threatpost

Rice University is “dramatically expanding” its financial aid offerings, promising full scholarships to undergrads whose families have income under $130,000. NPR reports: The school says it wants to reduce student debt — and make it easier for students from low-income families to attend. “Talent deserves opportunity,” Rice President David Leebron said while announcing the plan…

At the 70th Emmy Awards, broadcast TV was almost shut out as Netflix and HBO battled each other. The Hollywood Reporter: This year, longtime Emmy nominations leader HBO was out-nominated by Netflix. Netflix then won the most Emmys on the main telecast, with seven noms to HBO’s six. But earlier, HBO won one more award…

It ghosted the big Sept. 12 iPhone event, but the next iPad Pro could come as soon as next month. …read more Source:: CNet

While vastly different than their IT counterparts, operational technology environments share common risks and best practices. …read more Source:: DarkReading

It’s been working on AR glasses to complement its Oculus VR headset, but now it looks like it wants to design its own silicon. …read more Source:: CNet

The game is reportedly making big bucks and looking to expand. …read more Source:: CNet