Microsoft: Hackers target Azure cloud VMs via breached SQL servers


Hackers have been observed trying to breach cloud environments through Microsoft SQL Servers vulnerable to SQL injection. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...l-servers/

Cisco fixes hard-coded root credentials in Emergency Responder


Cisco released security updates to fix a Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) vulnerability that let attackers log into unpatched systems using hard-coded credentials. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...responder/

Researchers warn of 100,000 industrial control systems exposed online


About 100,000 industrial control systems (ICS) were found on the public web, exposed to attackers probing them for vulnerabilities and at risk of unauthorized access. Among them are power grids, traffic light systems, security and water systems. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...ed-online/

Atlassian patches critical Confluence zero-day exploited in attacks


Australian software company Atlassian released emergency security updates to fix a maximum severity zero-day vulnerability in its Confluence Data Center and Server software, which has been exploited in attacks. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...n-attacks/

Apple emergency update fixes new zero-day used to hack iPhones

Apple released emergency security updates to patch a new zero-day security flaw exploited in attacks targeting iPhone and iPad users. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/ap...k-iphones/

Murgado Automotive buys pair of Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Virginia

<p>Murgado Automotive Group followed up a March purchase with a two-store luxury acquisition in Virginia.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/murgado...ealerships

Nissan offers low-cost Ariya EV lease to dealer employees

<p>Nissan dealers, some of whom find it challenging to sell pricey electric vehicles, view the employee lease program as a way to shrink their Ariya stockpile and build enthusiasm for the crossover.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/retail/nissan-o...-employees

Rivian adds 400-plus-mile battery option to R1T, R1S

<p>The EV startup is launching the "max pack" option for its electric pickup and crossover. Rivian reported 15,564 deliveries in the third quarter as manufacturing constraints ease.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/r...nge-option

Senators introduce bipartisan bill directing FTC to redo auto dealership regs

<p>A new bill from Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would direct the FTC to "redo" the proposal by requiring the agency to issue an advanced notice of proposed rule-making for public input — a regulatory step the lawmakers say was instead replaced with 49 open-ended questions about the proposal.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...enate-bill

UAW strike has caused nearly 30% of suppliers to lay off workers, MEMA survey says

<p>About 30 percent of suppliers have had to lay off some of their workers because of the UAW strike against the Detroit 3, a figure that stands to rise significantly by mid-October, according to a recent survey.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/uaw-s...urvey-says