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USBAnywhere BMC flaws expose Supermicro servers to hack

Security Affairs

Researchers at firmware security firm Eclypsium discovered multiple vulnerabilities referred as USBAnywhere that could be exploited to potentially allow an attacker to take over the baseboard management controller (BMC) for three different models of Supermicro server boards: the X9, X10, and X11. ” continues the analysis.

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A bug is about to confuse a lot of computers by turning back time 20 years

Malwarebytes

Various businesses and organizations rely on these systems. Authentication mechanisms such as Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) and Kerberos also rely heavily on time. As such, should there be a severe mismatch in time, users would not be able to authenticate and gain access to systems. Mitigation.

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Defending Against Misconfigured MFA & PrintNightmare Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Using misconfigured multi-factor authentication (MFA) and an unpatched Windows vulnerability, Russian state-sponsored hackers were able to breach a non-governmental organization (NGO) and escalate privileges, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI revealed last week. Vigilance is Required.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2023

SecureList

Okta is a widely used authentication services provider, and it is safe to assume that a hacker controlling their network would be able to infect any of their customers. In both cases, we described new UEFI firmware bootkits that managed to propagate malicious components from the deepest layers of the machine up to Windows’ user-land.

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Feds Warn About Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks, Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released. Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with least privilege in mind, and use multifactor authentication. 7 SP1, 8, 8.1) How to Use the CISA Catalog.

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Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing

Security Boulevard

The key requirements for any IoT security solution are: Device and data security, including authentication of devices and confidentiality and integrity of data. Strong IoT device authentication is required to ensure connected devices on the IoT can be trusted to be what they purport to be. Meeting compliance requirements.

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Vulnerability Recap 5/27/24 – Google, Microsoft & GitLab Fixes

eSecurity Planet

GitHub Enterprise Server and GitLab patched their authentication bypass and XSS issues. Immediately update your QNAP devices to the most recent firmware to mitigate these issues. Vulnerability in Fluent Bit Exposes Systems to DoS Type of vulnerability: Memory corruption vulnerability. 3.11.10, 3.10.12, and 3.9.15.

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