Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 26, 2024

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability has been discovered in wpDiscuz, a widely used WordPress plugin with over 80,000 active installations.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The second bug fixed this month that is already seeing in-the-wild exploitation is CVE-2024-43451 , a spoofing flaw that could reveal Net-NTLMv2 hashes , which are used for authentication in Windows environments. Narang notes that CVE-2024-43451 is the third NTLM zero-day so far this year.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

Stytch CTO Julianna Lamb explains why, when it comes to authentication, most organizations are going to be better off relying on a platform than trying to manage these processes at scale themselves. The post Julianna Lamb on Choosing Authentication Platforms Over DIY appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

This transformation comes with immense responsibility from our business, IT and especially cybersecurity professionals to keep data safe and their colleagues, friends and family members protected from fraud and intrusion of privacy. With AI evolving rapidly, what new cybersecurity challenges will IT professionals need to tackle?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. Train Employees in Cybersecurity Best Practices Phishing awareness: Many cyberattacks begin with phishing emails.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

Resolution #1: Adopt a Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity to Combat AI-Driven Attacks Adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity that integrates advanced defence mechanisms with fundamental best practices to mitigate and combat AI-driven attacks. This will require expertise in cryptography, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

On October 30, 2024, Okta announced a critical security advisory addressing a vulnerability in its AD/LDAP Delegated Authentication (DelAuth) system.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These vulnerabilities, ranging from authentication bypass to potential cross-site... The post Trio of Apache Tomcat Flaws Disclosed: Authentication Bypass, HTTP/2 Request Mix-Up, and XSS Flaw appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The post Securing SMBs in a Cloud-Driven World: Best Practices for Cost-Effective Digital Hygiene Through Verified Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hackers are acutely aware that basic corporate account credentials present a significant vulnerability, increasing the stakes for SMBs in particular.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

While this might protect our mental bandwidth, and in some cases help us avoid hacking attempts via exhaustion tactics, it also has unintended consequenceswhen it comes to cybersecurity. While skepticism is healthy, excessive distrust can lead to the dismissal of genuine outreach or important instructionsundermining cybersecurity efforts.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 14, 2022

The cybersecurity term “secure workloads” seems to be gaining a lot of traction in marketing materials lately. When it comes to cybersecurity, securing workloads means protecting all of the various components that make up an application (such as its database functionality). In short, why are secure workloads important?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

If you want a digital presence that will be around for the next ten years, scalability, growth, and digitization need to be tempered with a healthy dose of credential-centered cybersecurity. Zero Trust is a comprehensive security framework that fundamentally changes how organizations approach cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Industrial automation and operational technology (OT) are at a critical intersection where cybersecurity is not a "nice to have" but an essential component of system design and implementation. On the other hand, many believe that a foundational understanding of controls engineering is essential to being a competent OT cybersecurity engineer.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Aside from the obvious gap in accessing data and web-based resources, this shortfall also entails cybersecurity concerns. MFA is a double-edged sword While essential for secure access, multi-factor authentication (MFA) creates additional barriers for users with disabilities. It has distinct cybersecurity and privacy undertones.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. The report concludes that "while DeepSeek R1 does not instantly generate fully functional malware, its ability to produce semi-functional code should be a wake-up call for the cybersecurity industry."

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 26, 2025

CVE-2025-22230 is described as an "authentication bypass vulnerability" by Broadcom, allowing hackers to perform high-privilege operations without the necessary credentials.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and its impact on cybersecurity is no exception. From automating cybersecurity defenses to combatting adversarial AI threats, the report underscores both the power and pitfalls of AI-driven security.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The flaw, a zero-click pre-authentication root remote code execution (RCE),... The post 22,000 CyberPanel Servers Exposed: Zero-Click RCE Vulnerability Discovered, PoC Published appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

A seemingly simple term that appears in pitches sent to me several times a day by cybersecurity product and services vendors that are seeking media exposure. And, of course, they must know, and be able to strongly authenticate, any human users as well. Zero Trust. This post is sponsored by VMware.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Multi-factor authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administration and privileged users to enhance access control and prevent unauthorized entry.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Third, and most critically, is the issue of system control: These operators can alter core systems and authentication mechanisms while disabling the very tools designed to detect such changes. First, unauthorized access must be revoked and proper authentication protocols restored.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Rated as “important,” this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass... The post CVE-2024-43441: Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Found in Apache HugeGraph-Server appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2025

Wordfence Security Wordfence Security is one of the most popular cybersecurity plugins for WordPress. Another feature is two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of protection when logging in. The post Best WordPress Plugins for Cybersecurity 2025 appeared first on IT Security Guru.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 7, 2025

The advisory addresses The post Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Found in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Dell Technologies has issued a critical security advisory for its OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns of RESURGE malware, targeting a vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a Malware Analysis Report (MAR) on a new malware called RESURGE. In January, the U.S. reads the advisory.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Can Cybersecurity Make You a Millionaire?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Veeam Backup and Replication vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Veeam Backup and Replication flaw CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS score of 9.8) reads the advisory. concludes Sophos.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 is a file read issue in PAN-OS, an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface could exploit the flaw to read files that are readable by the “nobody” user. A week later, the cybersecurity vendor updated its bulletin to warn that it is being exploited in the wild.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Palo Alto Expedition, Android, CyberPanel and Nostromo nhttpd bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The vulnerability is a privilege escalation issue in the Android Framework component. CVE-2024-43093 CVE-2024-43047″ reads the security bulletin published by Google.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

19, 2025, CyberNewswire — Sydney-based cybersecurity software company Knocknoc has raised a seed round from US-based venture capital firm Decibel Partners with support from CoAct and SomethingReal. It can also be used on internal networks to add multifactor authentication to legacy systems to satisfy compliance requirements.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A botnet of 130,000+ devices is attacking Microsoft 365 accounts via password-spraying, bypassing MFA by exploiting basic authentication. The attackers targeted accounts protected with basic authentication bypassing multi-factor authentication. The attackers used basic authentication methods. ” continues the report.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Trust principles Given the complex cybersecurity environment, with data breaches unfortunately happening at a record pace, organizations need to continue to build and establish trust with everyone from individuals to partners, employees and those in the supply chain.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The cybersecurity company has no further details on the vulnerability and said has yet to detect active exploitation. The cybersecurity firm states that it does not have sufficient information about any indicators of compromise. The company currently believes Prisma Access and cloud NGFW are unaffected by this potential vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw CVE-2023-28461 (CVSS score: 9.8) ” reads the advisory.

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