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Cybersecurity, Security

LibreOffice 7.6.2 fixes a critical WebP vulnerability

September 26, 2023

Via: TechSpot

LibreOffice is a powerful and free office suite, a successor to OpenOffice, used by millions of people around the world. Its clean interface and feature-rich tools help you unleash your creativity and enhance your productivity. LibreOffice includes several applications that […]


Cybersecurity, Security

How to get a handle on shadow AI

September 5, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

CIOs and CISOs have long grappled with the challenge of shadow IT—technology that is being used within an enterprise but that is not officially sanctioned by the IT or security department. According to Gartner research, 41% of employees acquired, modified, […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Cybersecurity Agencies Warn Against IDOR Bugs Exploited for Data Breaches

July 28, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Cybersecurity agencies in Australia and the U.S. have published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning against security flaws in web applications that could be exploited by malicious actors to orchestrate data breach incidents and steal confidential data. This includes a specific […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Critical Zero-Days in Atera Windows Installers Expose Users to Privilege Escalation Attacks

July 24, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows Installers for the Atera remote monitoring and management software could act as a springboard to launch privilege escalation attacks. The flaws, discovered by Mandiant on February 28, 2023, have been assigned the identifiers CVE-2023-26077 and CVE-2023-26078, […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Google’s new defense against cyberattacks: limiting internet access for employees

July 19, 2023

Via: TechSpot

CNBC writes that Google originally selected over 2,500 employees to take part in the program, but decided to allow participants to opt out – and allow others to volunteer – after looking at the feedback. There are some Googlers who […]


Cybersecurity, Security

CISA and NSA Issue New Guidance to Strengthen 5G Network Slicing Against Threats

July 19, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have released a set of recommendations to address security concerns with 5G standalone network slicing and harden them against possible threats. “The threat landscape in 5G is dynamic; due to this, advanced monitoring, auditing, and […]


Cybersecurity, Security

The Biden Administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label

July 18, 2023

Via: The Verge

The Biden administration is launching a new cybersecurity label for smart devices today. In a press briefing, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said the new label, called the US Cyber Trust Mark, will signify that devices bearing it […]


Cybersecurity, Security

What is Data Anonymization? Importance, Tools and Use Cases

July 12, 2023

Via: Spiceworks

Data anonymization is a technique used to protect sensitive or private information by removing or masking any personal identification information that can be used to identify an individual. Yash Mehta of Expersight shares data anonymization tools and use cases that […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Buffer overflow-type memory bugs remain the most dangerous vulnerabilities out there

June 30, 2023

Via: TechSpot

The latest alert from the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a Department of Homeland Security agency that deals with cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security, provides an update on the top 25 most dangerous security weaknesses in software products. […]


Cybersecurity, Security

3 Reasons SaaS Security is the Imperative First Step to Ensuring Secure AI Usage

June 30, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the widespread adoption of AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools is transforming the way organizations operate. From chatbots to generative AI models, these SaaS-based applications offer numerous benefits, from enhanced productivity to improved decision-making. Employees using AI […]


Cybersecurity, Security

How to work with Azure Key Vault in .NET Core

June 29, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

When building .NET Core applications, we often make use of various “secrets” such as client IDs, access tokens, passwords, certificates, encryption keys, and API keys. Naturally, we need a secure way to store, manage, and control access to this sensitive […]


Cybersecurity, Security

US government is providing more time to certify software security

June 14, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the so-called Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) is a “special publication” (800-218) containing recommendations for mitigating the risk of software security flaws. Created in the wake of the infamous SolarWinds […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Where from, Where to — The Evolution of Network Security

June 14, 2023

Via: Hacker News

For the better part of the 90s and early aughts, the sysadmin handbook said, “Filter your incoming traffic, not everyone is nice out there” (later coined by Gandalf as “You shall not pass”). So CIOs started to supercharge their network […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Google releases plan to protect you from AI threats

June 8, 2023

Via: Mashable

As more organizations move toward the adoption of generative AI, Google wants us all to be more concerned about security. To that end, on Thursday the tech giant released its Secure AI Framework (SAIF), meant to be a sort of […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Urgent Security Updates: Cisco and VMware Address Critical Vulnerabilities

June 8, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

VMware has released security updates to fix a trio of flaws in Aria Operations for Networks that could result in information disclosure and remote code execution. The most critical of the three vulnerabilities is a command injection vulnerability tracked as […]


Cybersecurity, Security

The Importance of Managing Your Data Security Posture

June 2, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Data security is reinventing itself. As new data security posture management solutions come to market, organizations are increasingly recognizing the opportunity to provide evidence-based security that proves how their data is being protected. But what exactly is data security posture, […]


Cybersecurity, Privacy, Security

If you live in one of these three states, then you are unlikely to become a cybercrime victim

May 31, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

In an age where we’re carrying around Android phones, capable enough to rival the computers of yesteryear, cybercrime is bound to be a thing. To give you an idea of how big of a thing it is: the BlackBerry Global […]


Cybersecurity, Security

CAPTCHA-Breaking Services with Human Solvers Helping Cybercriminals Defeat Security

May 30, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about CAPTCHA-breaking services that are being offered for sale to bypass systems designed to distinguish legitimate users from bot traffic. “Because cybercriminals are keen on breaking CAPTCHAs accurately, several services that are primarily geared toward this […]


Cybersecurity, Security

5 Must-Know Facts about 5G Network Security and Its Cloud Benefits

May 26, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

5G is a game changer for mobile connectivity, including mobile connectivity to the cloud. The technology provides high speed and low latency when connecting smartphones and IoT devices to cloud infrastructure. 5G networks are a critical part of all infrastructure […]


Cybersecurity, Security

8 Crucial Tips to Help SMEs Guard Against Data Breaches

May 25, 2023

Via: SmartData Collective

With the ever-increasing number of cyber-attacks, small businesses must take steps to prevent data breaches. Data security is essential for any business, regardless of size. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to data breaches as they often lack the resources and […]