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Cisco Flaw Leads to Massive Infection of Internet-Exposed Devices The Vulnerability Cisco, a leading provider of networking solutions, recently disclosed a critical vulnerability in its operating system, Cisco IOS XE. The flaw, identified as CVE-2023-20198, allows for arbitrary code execution through the Web UI component of IOS XE. The severity rating of this bug is…
Firewall Bug Under Active Attack Triggers CISA Warning CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has issued a warning about an ongoing attack targeting Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS firewall software. The agency is urging public and federal IT security teams to apply the available fixes as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Palo Alto Networks…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In an increasingly digitized world, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. As technology evolves, so do the threats and vulnerabilities that accompany it. Consequently, it has become essential for IT professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest frameworks and standards to ensure compliance…
Ransomware Attack Using Fake Thunderbird Downloads Mozilla Issues Warning and Advises Caution In a recent discovery, cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported that the Snatch ransomware group has been utilizing a technique where they disguise their malware as popular applications, including Adobe Reader, Discord, Microsoft Teams, and Mozilla Thunderbird. This alarming revelation has prompted Mozilla to…
GitLab Urges Immediate Server Updates to Protect Against Critical Flaw Introduction GitLab, a popular code hosting and collaboration platform, has issued a critical security alert urging all users to update their servers promptly. The flaw, known as CVE-2023-5009, enables threat actors to run pipelines as other users and potentially compromise private repositories. GitLab has identified…
AP Stylebook Users Targeted in Phishing Attack Following Data Breach On September 11, 2023, renowned cybersecurity journalist Eduard Kovacs reported in SecurityWeek that the Associated Press (AP) had suffered a data breach, resulting in a phishing attack targeting customers of the AP Stylebook website. The AP Stylebook is a widely used writing and editing guide…
Report: Mac Security Survey 2023 Reveals Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies Introduction The recently conducted Mac Security Survey for the year 2023 has shed light on significant cybersecurity myths and online behavior inconsistencies among Mac users. As technology continues to evolve, the importance of internet security becomes paramount. It is our responsibility as users…
Russian-Language Telegram Bot, Telekopye, Automates Phishing Campaigns Russian Phishing Bot Targets Ecommerce Users In a concerning development, Russian-language Telegram users have been utilizing a bot called Telekopye to automate end-to-end phishing campaigns against users of popular ecommerce sites, like eBay, in both Russia and around the world. ESET researcher Radek Jizba recently described the workings…
Securing Your Data and Devices: The Importance of Internet Security Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, where our personal and professional lives are heavily reliant on digital technologies, the need for robust internet security has never been greater. Cyber threats, including malware, phishing attacks, and data breaches, pose significant risks to individuals and organizations alike….
Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert The Vulnerability and its Exploitation The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has issued an advisory warning about a known vulnerability in Netwrix Auditor software. This vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2022-31199, was discovered a year ago by…