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Exploring the Exploitable Flaws in Supermicro BMCs: A Threat to Server Security

Morgan Sarah1 year ago08 mins

Endpoint Security: New Supermicro BMC Vulnerabilities Could Expose Many Servers to Remote Attacks Server and computer hardware giant, Supermicro, has recently released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in the Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) IPMI firmware. These vulnerabilities, which have been tracked as CVE-2023-40284 to CVE-2023-40290, could potentially allow remote attackers to gain root access to…

Defending Digital Fortresses: Safeguarding Microsoft IIS Servers from Malware Onslaught

Nguyen Michael1 year ago08 mins

New Findings from Mac Security Survey 2023: A recent survey conducted in 2023 has shed light on the current state of Mac security and highlights several key areas of concern. The study examined the online behavior inconsistencies and prevalent cybersecurity myths among Mac users. The findings provide valuable insights into the vulnerabilities and challenges facing…

Exploring the Risks: Uncovering the Apache Superset Vulnerabilities Threatening Server Security

Patel Maya1 year ago07 mins

Mac Security Survey 2023 Highlights Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior As technology advances, the threats posed by cybercriminals continue to evolve, making it more crucial than ever for individuals to prioritize cybersecurity. Mac users, renowned for their belief in the invincibility of Apple’s operating system, often feel immune to cyber threats. However, a recent Mac…

The Vulnerability Avalanche: 3,000 Openfire Servers at Risk of Attack

Reynolds Alex1 year ago09 mins

3,000 Openfire Servers Exposed to Attacks Targeting Recent Vulnerability Introduction More than 3,000 Openfire servers, a cross-platform real-time collaboration server written in Java, are at risk of being attacked due to a recent vulnerability that has not been patched. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to access restricted pages in the admin console, potentially leading to…

Openfire Servers Under Siege: Assessing the Vulnerability of Over 3,000 Systems

Reynolds Alex1 year ago08 mins

Thousands of Openfire Servers Exposed to Attacks Due to Unpatched Vulnerability The Vulnerability According to vulnerability intelligence firm VulnCheck, over 3,000 Openfire servers have not been patched against a recent vulnerability and are vulnerable to attacks employing a new exploit. Openfire is a cross-platform real-time collaboration server that uses the XMPP protocol and is maintained…

“Unmasking the Threat: The Perilous Exploit Looming Over Mastodon Servers”

Nguyen Michael2 years ago010 mins

Critical Vulnerability Can Allow Takeover of Mastodon Servers A critical vulnerability in the decentralized social networking platform Mastodon has been discovered, which could potentially allow attackers to take control of target servers. Mastodon recently announced the release of patches for five vulnerabilities, including two rated as “critical.” The most significant vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-36460,…

Keeping Cybercrime at Bay: The Perils of Weak Passwords on Linux Servers

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

Beware bad passwords as attackers co-opt Linux servers into cybercrime The Rise of Linux Server Attacks The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and cybercriminals are always finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. Recent reports from researchers at Korean anti-malware business AhnLab highlight a concerning trend of cybercriminals co-opting Linux shell servers for their nefarious activities….