Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2021

The post Security BSides Dublin 2021 – Jayme Hancock’s ‘Weaponizing Systems Administration: Leveraging IT Skills In Penetration Testing’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to Security BSides Dublin for publishing their outstanding videos on the organization's YouTube channel.

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USD on Cyber Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It’s true that some terminology — for example, the job titles network administrator and systems administrator — are often used interchangeably. The post A Comparison Guide to Network Administrator vs. Systems Administrator Roles appeared first on University of San Diego.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators. The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed new security flaws impacting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop that could be exploited to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) The issue, per findings from watchTowr, is rooted in the Session Recording component that allows system administrators to capture user activity, and record keyboard and (..)

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

System administrators and web hosting providers relying on the popular Webmin and Virtualmin control panels are urged to take immediate action following the disclosure of a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-45692) that... The post Webmin/Virtualmin Vulnerability Opens Door to Loop DoS Attacks (CVE-2024-2169) appeared first on Cybersecurity (..)

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2024

A ransomware operation targets Windows system administrators by taking out Google ads to promote fake download sites for Putty and WinSCP. [.]

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

A serious security flaw has been unearthed in the popular database software PostgreSQL, raising concerns for businesses and systems administrators.

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The Hacker News

JULY 30, 2024

As more people work remotely, IT departments must manage devices distributed over different cities and countries relying on VPNs and remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools for system administration. However, like any new technology, RMM tools can also be used maliciously.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On the other hand, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI will help system administrators and developers alike. Many AI programs, despite all the hype, aren't that useful.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 26, 2024

Attention server administrators! A serious security vulnerability in Webmin, a widely used web-based system administration tool for Unix-like servers, has been discovered.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 3, 2024

And if you happen to be a Linux systems administrator, you might think it doesn’t apply to you. In today’s world, if you’re not constantly working to secure your servers, you’re already 10 steps behind every hacker on the planet. Even though the Linux open source platform is considerably more secure than many.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 24, 2024

A sophisticated cyberattack campaign is underway, cleverly impersonating the popular PuTTY software to target unsuspecting system administrators.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 23, 2023

The NSA has publsihed a guide about how to mitigate against attacks involving the BlackLotus bootkit malware, amid fears that system administrators may not be adequately protecting against the threat. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 22, 2022

The National Security Agency (NSA) and cybersecurity partner agencies issued an advisory today recommending system administrators to use PowerShell to prevent and detect malicious activity on Windows machines. [.].

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 12, 2023

A Canadian system administrator discovered that an Android TV box purchased from Amazon was pre-loaded with persistent, sophisticated malware baked into its firmware. [.].

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2024

Whether you’re an experienced system administrator or just starting out, this guide will provide you with […] The post How to Patch your Linux Kernel before it gets exploited? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from the basics to advanced strategies for managing patches on Linux servers.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 5, 2024

. “We looked at the important security advancements and asked how we could build upon them,” Gunn explains, adding that initial interest is coming from companies that will try them out on system administrators and senior execs. Will the Token ring be an incremental step – or might it be a great leap forward?

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

ExtractBitlockerKeys A system administration or post-exploitation script to automatically extract the bitlocker recovery keys from a domain. Features Automatically gets the list of all computers from the domain controller’s LDAP.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 4, 2023

A security researcher and system administrator has developed a tool that can help users check for manifest mismatches in packages from the NPM JavaScript software registry. [.]

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Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2023

The software, used by system administrators to manage and configure networks, was communicating externally with an unfamiliar system on the internet. The DOJ asked the security firm Mandiant to help determine whether the server had been hacked.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JULY 29, 2022

PowerShell was originally intended as a task automation and configuration management program for system administrators. However, it. The post PowerShell: An Attacker’s Paradise appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 16, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cyber Division has warned system administrators and cybersecurity professionals of increased Pysa ransomware activity targeting educational institutions. [.].

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

An IT system administrator of a prominent financial company based in Hawaii, U.S., used a pair of credentials that hadn't been invalidated after he was laid off to wreak havoc on his employer. [.].

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Penetration Testing

JULY 10, 2024

Webmin and Usermin, popular web-based system administration tools used by millions worldwide, have been found to contain multiple security vulnerabilities, according to Japan’s CERT.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 26, 2022

System administrators have even less time to patch disclosed security vulnerabilities than previously thought, as a new report shows threat actors scanning for vulnerable endpoints within 15 minutes of a new CVE being publicly disclosed. [.].

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The Hacker News

MARCH 14, 2022

As much as threat mitigation is to a degree a specialist task involving cybersecurity experts, the day to day of threat mitigation often still comes down to systems administrators. For systems administrators finding the time and resources to mitigate against a growing For these sysadmins it's not an easy task, however.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 8, 2024

Developers and system administrators using Deno, the popular JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime known for its security-focused architecture, need to be aware of a critical security vulnerability that has been identified and addressed in... The post CVE-2024-34346: Deno Vulnerability Allows Privilege Elevation appeared first (..)

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Russian internet and search company Yandex discloses a data breach, a system administrator was selling access to thousands of user mailboxes. Russian search engine and internet provider Yandex discloses a data breach, the company revealed that one of its system administrators was caught selling access to 4,887 user email accounts.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 10, 2024

The ever-growing complexity of modern IT infrastructure, coupled with the relentless proliferation of cyber threats, places a substantial burden on system administrators tasked with maintaining a robust security posture.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2024

In today’s distributed workplace model, privileged remote access to servers and systems is essential to ensure smooth operations. IT teams worldwide use SSH keys daily for remote system administration, support and maintenance, and file transfers. Secure Shell (SSH) keys play a pivotal role in facilitating this access securely.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Russian internet and search company Yandex announced today that one of its system administrators had enabled unauthorized access to thousands of user mailboxes. [.].

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 2, 2024

PandoraFMS serves as a central hub for systems administrators to monitor and manage the... The post PandoraFMS Enterprise: Unveiling 18 High-Risk Network Vulnerabilities appeared first on Penetration Testing. NCC Group’s security researchers unearthed 18 vulnerabilities in PandoraFMS Enterprise v7.0NG.767,

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Dark Reading

MAY 1, 2023

The phishing emails were sent using names of system administrators and a letter containing instructions to protect against hackers.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 17, 2021

The National Security Agency (NSA) has shared mitigations and best practices that systems administrators should follow when securing Unified Communications (UC) and Voice and Video over IP (VVoIP) call-processing systems. [.].

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Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The automaker closed a hole that allowed a security researcher to gain system administrator access to more than 14,000 corporate and partner accounts and troves of sensitive data.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 4, 2021

Here’s the timeline : The timeline basically seems to be, according to Check Point: 2013: NSA’s Equation Group developed a set of exploits including one called EpMe that elevates one’s privileges on a vulnerable Windows system to system-administrator level, granting full control.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2024

. “This creates a risk for employees using these older systems as part of their everyday work, especially if they are accessing sensitive data or performing financial transactions online,” he said. “Since the discovery of CVE-2024-43572, Microsoft now prevents untrusted MSC files from being opened on a system.”

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