eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management aims to automate the process of discovering, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and third-party, digital supply chain, and cloud risks. It addresses both internal and external (EASM) risks. CAASM (cyber asset ASM) and DRPS (digital risk protection) are also related terms and elements of ASM.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

However, initial reports suggest prominent plugins with thousands of active installations might be involved, raising serious concerns about the overall security of the WordPress ecosystem and the vulnerability of websites built on the platform. Website owners using the compromised plugins are at significant risk.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Customers safeguard data, applications, and configurations; providers secure the infrastructure. Understanding this division of responsibility results in good cloud security management , ensuring each party implements appropriate measures to reduce risks. Detection: Quickly detect security breaches to limit their damage.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security. To mitigate these risks, users must promptly apply vendor-provided software patches and updates, as well as exercise vigilance when using online services and apps.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

RansomHub used multiple vulnerabilities to launch ransomware attacks, emphasizing the critical need for updates and strong security measures. Organizations and end users need prompt patching and thorough security policies to protect systems and data from high-risk vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

To improve security, users should update software on a regular basis, establish strong authentication procedures, and limit access to key resources. June 24, 2024 Ollama AI’s Probllama Vulnerability Enables RCE Type of vulnerability: Multiple, including remote code execution (RCE), path traversal, and insufficient input validation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For a deeper dive into Dashlane’s features and performance, check out this detailed Dashlane review for 2024. It incorporates strong network security measures to ensure your data remains protected. Dashlane utilizes 256-bit AES encryption, a top-tier encryption standard that secures your information against unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Microsoft addressed an ASCII smuggling issue in 365 Copilot, and Google and Fortra issued critical security patches for actively exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome and FileCatalyst Workflow, respectively. August 26, 2024 SonicWall Identifies Access Control Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Improper access control.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In 2024, cybersecurity and software engineering stand as two of the most critical fields shaping the tech industry. In this article, we'll explore why cybersecurity is poised to take center stage in 2024 , without diminishing the essential contributions of software engineers. What We Are Going to Read in This Article: 1.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2024

Its open-source nature and robust encryption capabilities have made it a staple in many organizations’ and individuals’ security arsenals. In March 2024, Microsoft reported the discovery to OpenVPN through Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) via Microsoft Security Vulnerability Research (MSVR).

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2024

Advanced Security Analytics Advanced security analytics analyzes log data, detects trends, and identifies potential security threats using complex algorithms and approaches. Cloud log management improves security through the capability of real-time alerting, encrypted channels, and access limits.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

September 9, 2024 RAMBO Attack Exploits Radio Signals to Steal Sensitive Data Type of vulnerability: Side-channel attack. The problem: Progress Software has published fixes to solve CVE-2024-7591 , a significant incorrect input validation flaw in LoadMaster and Multi-Tenant Hypervisor rated CVSS 10.0.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Make sure your security teams consistently check vendor bulletins for vulnerability announcements so your business can stay on top of all threats. February 5, 2024 JetBrains TeamCity Saga Continues with Another Server Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass by an unauthenticated attacker. Connect Secure 9.1R17.3

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

How do we gauge how risky it is and how do we ensure that future APIs are not putting the enterprise at risk? In recent years, as APIs proliferated the enterprise, their existence gave cause to some major security concerns. It has become clear that organizations don't have an API security tooling problem, they have a strategy problem.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

The most significant risk for enterprises isn’t the speed at which they are applying critical patches; it comes from not applying the patches on every asset,” noted Brian Contos, CSO of Sevco Security. “The The problem: Apple addressed multiple vulnerabilities, but zero-day vulnerability CVE-2024-23222 leads the list.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2024

The failed CrowdStrike sensor update that affected Windows systems may have put those computers at risk, but this is just one potential vulnerability during an interesting week. Also, make sure your security team has a consistent schedule for monitoring industry news and vulnerabilities. It’s currently tracked as CVE-2024-36401.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

Make sure your security teams know their specific role in that process, and have frequent conversations about vulnerabilities so everyone knows what’s going on both in your infrastructure and in the industry overall. August 19, 2024 Critical WordPress Vulnerability Jeopardizes Millions of Sites Type of vulnerability: Privilege escalation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This breach, orchestrated by a hacker known as “Satanic,” highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly secure online platforms. The leaked data, which includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data, poses significant risks to the affected individuals. The long-term consequences are equally troubling.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

While most issues can be fixed through prompt patching and updating, a few remain unfixed and may require more significant changes to the security stack to block possible attacks. March 22, 2024 Emergency Out-of-Band Windows Server Security Updates Type of vulnerability (or attack): Memory leak. Upgrade versions 7.2.0

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2024

To minimize future vulnerabilities, concerned users should prioritize frequent upgrades and strong security practices for all systems and applications. June 17, 2024 Microsoft Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities, Including RCE in Wi-Fi Driver Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution. in their June 2024 Patch Tuesday.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

With these new fixes and updates, users impacted by these vulnerabilities should upgrade their systems as soon as possible, apply access restrictions, perform increased monitoring, and follow the general best practices for security. The fix: Fluent Bit developers have published version 3.0.4 , which addresses CVE-2024-4323.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Rapid7’s Zero Day Initiative hosts an event called Pwn2Own, and at the 2023 event, computer security firm Synactiv hacked a Tesla computer within two minutes. This year, electric cars were a major focal point of the 2024 event, called Pwn2Own Automotive. Is your business considering an IoT security product?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Between late June and mid-July 2024, a China-linked threat actor targeted major IT service providers in Southern Europe in a campaign codenamed ‘Operation Digital Eye.’ “The attack campaign, which we have dubbed Operation Digital Eye, took place from late June to mid-July 2024, lasting approximately three weeks.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Risk Management Many password managers include features to prevent leakage of security information and alert IT management to compromised accounts. Top Password Managers of 2024 We’ve reviewed the top enterprise password managers, individually and head-to-head , elsewhere in the TechAdvice online universe.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

Small business owners tend to adopt Tinyproxy and also tend to use part-time IT resources which potentially threatens related supply chains with third-party risk. May 5, 2024 Tinyproxy Vulnerability Potentially Exposes 50,000+ Hosts Type of vulnerability: Use after free. May 8, 2024 Citrix Hypervisor 8.2

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7% Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

June 3, 2024 Exploit Chain Enables RCE in Progress Telerik Report Servers Type of vulnerability: Chained remote code execution. The exploit combines an authentication bypass ( CVE-2024-4358 ) with a deserialization issue ( CVE-2024-1800 ). Users should upgrade to the most recent Confluence versions to address CVE-2024-21683.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Classify data: Categorize data according to its sensitivity, importance, and regulatory needs.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity behemoth renowned for its cloud-based endpoint protection platform, was in the eye of a storm on July 19, 2024. The CrowdStrike incident emphasizes the risks inherent in rapid software development cycles and the importance of robust testing protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

Who Shouldn’t Use LastPass If you’re one of the following, you may wish to explore a LastPass alternative: Security-focused organizations: LastPass has a record of multiple security breaches, which may put account security at risk if devices are compromised. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Millions of online shoppers may be at risk after a data leak allegedly compromised customer information on Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform trusted by many businesses worldwide. Many users are likely left wondering what steps Shopify is taking to address the situation and ensure the security of their data in the future.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

District Court claims that NPD experienced a data breach around April 2024, alleging the following: Sensitive data , such as full names, current and previous addresses (going back at least 30 years), Social Security numbers, and details about family members, including some who have been deceased for nearly two decades, were compromised.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

“Despite slower deal volumes in 2023, M&A interest in cybersecurity remains high and I expect we’ll see an uptick in activity later this year and into 2024,” said Chris Stafford, who is a partner in West Monroe’s M&A Practice. And this may happen sooner than later.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

WordPress is introducing mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for all plugin and theme developers to tackle rising security threats, effective October 1, 2024. This move supports the platform’s security by preventing unauthorized access to developer accounts and protecting millions of websites from potential supply-chain attacks​.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

These attacks not only compromise sensitive patient data but also disrupt essential hospital services, putting lives at risk. When hackers gain access to hospital systems, they can steal sensitive patient information such as medical records, Social Security numbers, and financial data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. With billions of dollars and sensitive data at risk, banks are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. This drastically reduces the risk of unauthorized access.

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