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New Open SSH Vulnerability

Schneier on Security

It’s a serious one : The vulnerability, which is a signal handler race condition in OpenSSH’s server (sshd), allows unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) as root on glibc-based Linux systems; that presents a significant security risk. News articles. The details. Slashdot thread.

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10 Behaviors That Will Reduce Your Risk Online

Daniel Miessler

I wrote an article recently on how to secure your home network in three different tiers of protection. What follows is a set of basic security hygiene steps that will significantly reduce your risk online. The more fringe the site, the higher the risk of bad things happening while you’re there. Stay on reputable websites.

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The Biggest Cybersecurity Risk We're Ignoring—And No, It's Not AI

SecureWorld News

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. Getting back to the article, let's first break down the findings, the implications, and why it's time for a revolution in how we think about security. This article appeared originally on LinkedIn here.

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Risk reduction redefined: How compromise assessment helps strengthen cyberdefenses

SecureList

The primary objective of these services is risk reduction. In this article, we delve into the root causes of real-world cases from our practice, where despite having numerous security controls in place, the organizations still found themselves compromised. This is where compromise assessment enters the game.

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Quantum Threats and How to Protect Your Data

SecureWorld News

It is essential to understand the risks posed by quantum computing, as future advancements could compromise today's encrypted data, opening new opportunities for threat actors. This article explores these threats, expected timelines, and steps organizations can take to prepare for a future where quantum decryption becomes a reality.

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What Is a Next-Generation Firewall?

eSecurity Planet

A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Who Needs a Next-Gen Firewall?

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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

Don’t forget: You can read the full article on eSecurity Planet. Use Secure Cookie Flags Configure cookies with Secure and HttpOnly flags to ensure they’re transferred via HTTPS and inaccessible to client-side scripts, reducing the risk of theft via unencrypted connections or XSS attacks. In this video, we’ll show you how to stay safe.