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Beware: CISA Warns of Rising Threat from Adobe Acrobat Vulnerability

Patel Maya1 year ago07 mins

Vulnerabilities Exploiting Adobe Acrobat Vulnerability Added to CISA Catalog Overview The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added five new security vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, including an exploit targeting an Adobe Acrobat and Reader flaw discovered earlier this year. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-21608, is a use-after-free vulnerability that…

“Unleashing Chaos: The Unprecedented Scale of HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Zero-Day Attacks”

Patel Maya1 year ago06 mins

Network Security: ‘HTTP/2 Rapid Reset’ Zero-Day Exploited to Launch Largest DDoS Attacks in History Introduction A new zero-day vulnerability named ‘HTTP/2 Rapid Reset’ has been used by malicious actors to carry out some of the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in internet history. Cloudflare, Google, and AWS have recently confirmed that this vulnerability, which affects…

The Danger Within: Urgent Patch Needed to Tackle Massive RCE Campaign targeting Routers

Reynolds Alex1 year ago07 mins

Nimble Malware Campaign Exploits Unpatched Routers and IoT Devices Introduction A recent report by FortiGuard Labs has revealed the emergence of a highly agile and rapidly evolving malware campaign, named IZ1H9. This campaign is targeting a wide range of unpatched routers and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, using them to build a potent botnet that…

The Dark Side of Web Security: Patches Unleashed Against ‘Probably Worst’ cURL Vulnerability

Morgan Sarah1 year ago08 mins

## Vulnerabilities Patches Prepared for ‘Probably Worst’ cURL Vulnerability The cURL data transfer project, which provides a library (libcurl) and command-line tool (curl) for transferring data with URL syntax, is currently working on patching two vulnerabilities in its software. One of these vulnerabilities has been classified as high severity, making it one of the most…

IoT Security Concerns: Analyzing High-Severity Flaws in ConnectedIO’s 3G/4G Routers

Reynolds Alex1 year ago08 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance In an increasingly interconnected world, where technology touches every aspect of our lives, the importance of ensuring the security and privacy of data cannot be overstated. Organizations across various industries must not only comply with regulatory frameworks but also actively work towards mitigating the risks presented by cyber threats….

The Urgent Call for Action: Identifying the Top 10 Cybersecurity Misconfigurations Threatening Organizations

Nguyen Michael1 year ago07 mins

Network Security Organizations Warned of Top 10 Cybersecurity Misconfigurations Seen by CISA, NSA October 6, 2023 The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have jointly issued a warning to network defenders and software developers regarding the top ten cybersecurity misconfigurations that they have observed. These misconfigurations are seen…

Python Packages Slink Into Windows Systems, Raising Concerns

Morgan Sarah1 year ago08 mins

Relentless Campaign to Seed Malicious Python Packages Raises Concerns for Internet Security The Threat Actor A threat actor has been conducting a relentless campaign since early April to infiltrate the software supply chain with malicious Python packages. These packages have already been downloaded nearly 75,000 times, according to researchers from Checkmarx. Unlike previous attacks that…

“Examining the Impact of Cisco’s Fix for Emergency Responder Software Vulnerability”

Reynolds Alex1 year ago08 mins

Cisco Plugs Gaping Hole in Emergency Responder Software | The New York Times Cisco Plugs Gaping Hole in Emergency Responder Software By | October 5, 2023 Introduction Cisco, the U.S. tech vendor, has issued a warning about a remotely exploitable vulnerability in its Emergency Responder software. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to log in…

Cisco Rushes to Patch Critical Flaw in Emergency Responder Systems

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s interconnected world, where technology plays a central role in our personal and professional lives, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and standards is of utmost importance. As an IT professional, your responsibility extends beyond building secure systems and networks; you must also align your efforts with industry…

CISA Issues Urgent Warning on Widespread Exploitation of JetBrains and Windows Vulnerabilities

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance: Introduction In today’s digital age, where cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated, it is crucial for IT professionals to prioritize compliance with industry frameworks to ensure the security of their systems. This report aims to provide guidance on aligning with key frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, CIS-CSC, Essential Eight, and…