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The Persistent Threat of ATM Card Skimming The Evolving Landscape of Cybercrime While much of the focus in recent years has been on cybercrimes like ransomware attacks and supply-chain attacks, ATM card skimming continues to be a prevalent form of cybercrime that directly targets individuals. In a world dominated by tap-to-pay and chip-and-PIN transactions, it…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction With the increasing reliance on technology, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. The proliferation of cyber threats and the potential for devastating consequences has prompted the need for comprehensive frameworks and guidelines to ensure compliance with best practices. This report aims to explore…
Critical SOCKS5 Vulnerability in cURL Puts Enterprise Systems at Risk Introduction On October 11, 2023, the maintainers of the cURL data transfer project released patches for a severe memory corruption vulnerability that puts millions of enterprise operating systems, applications, and devices at risk. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-38545, poses a direct threat to the SOCKS5…
Report: The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In the digital era, where information is the currency of our age, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for individuals and organizations alike. With new threats constantly emerging, it is crucial for IT professionals to stay updated on the latest frameworks and methodologies for ensuring compliance with…
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…
Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Food Pipeline from Cyberattacks The Intersection of Technology and Agriculture The advent of advanced technology has brought about significant changes in various industries, and the agriculture sector is no exception. From sensors that monitor cattle’s feeding habits to machines that detect and sort fruit by quality, smart devices and computer systems have…
Malware & Threats Mirai Variant IZ1H9 Adds 13 Exploits to Arsenal A recently updated variant of the Mirai botnet, known as IZ1H9, has added 13 new exploits to its arsenal, specifically targeting vulnerabilities in IoT devices. The botnet is known for exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in these devices and using them to conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)…
Cyberwarfare New ‘Grayling’ APT Targeting Organizations in Taiwan, US Introduction In a recent report, Broadcom’s Symantec cybersecurity unit has discovered a previously unknown Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group targeting Taiwanese organizations across multiple sectors, as well as a government entity in the Asia-Pacific region, and organizations in the US and Vietnam. The APT group, named…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for robust internet security measures has become more evident than ever before. As organizations continue to rely on technology to manage their operations, it is crucial for IT professionals to align with industry frameworks and best practices to protect sensitive data…
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…