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Brazil expert discovers Oracle flaw that allows massive DDoS attacks

Security Affairs

The exploitation of this vulnerability could cause major problems on the Internet. million servers running RPCBIND on the Internet. On that day, one of the web application firewalls (WAFs) installed in the XLabs SOC (security operations center) detected an abnormal pattern of network traffic that caught the eye of Mauricio.

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NEW TECH: LogicHub introduces ‘virtualized’ security analysts to help elevate SOAR

The Last Watchdog

I had the chance to meet with him again at Black Hat 2019 in Las Vegas. Here are my takeaways: Skills deficit Over the past 20 years, enterprises have shelled out small fortunes in order to stock their SOCs with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy.

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Malware Evolves to Present New Threats to Developers

Security Boulevard

The Morris Worm, ostensibly created to map the internet, ultimately brought down roughly 6000 systems. Early Internet. As the ARPANET evolved into the internet, connecting exponentially more computers throughout the world, malicious code likewise made advances. a trusted vendor.

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MY TAKE: Memory hacking arises as a go-to tactic to carry out deep, persistent incursions

The Last Watchdog

For instance, major vulnerability was discovered lurking in the GNU C Library, or GLIBC, an open source component that runs deep inside of Linux operating systems used widely in enterprise settings. GLIBC keeps common code in one place, thus making it easier for multiple programs to connect to the company network and to the Internet.

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Vulnerability Management in the time of a Pandemic

NopSec

First of all, ask yourself whether all your remote working systems and related directory services they are tapping into have adequate password length policy, password expiration,and username randomization. Also, does your Internet-exposed websites allow valid username enumeration via specific response identification?

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Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security

eSecurity Planet

Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software. A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. The system administrator did not configure standard security controls when installing the server in question. Defending Against RDP Attacks: Best Practices. Check Point.

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The Phight Against Phishing

Digital Shadows

Going back a bit, it was also the top attack vector in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and well, hopefully, you get the picture. It could be a system administrator who has access to sensitive defense information and recently just met an attractive fitness influencer on social media (hello, Iran !). Why should I care about Phish?