Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Banyan looks at why keeping software updated on all devices is critical for corporate cybersecurity. Part 5: Update Your Software first appeared on Banyan Security. Part 5: Update Your Software appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A search in Google for a string of text from that script turns up a December 2023 blog post from cryptocurrency security firm SlowMist about phishing attacks on Telegram from North Korean state-sponsored hackers. “When the project team clicks the link, they encounter a region access restriction,” SlowMist wrote.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 11, 2023

today released software updates to quash 130 security bugs in its Windows operating systems and related software, including at least five flaws that are already seeing active exploitation. Almost as soon as the patch went out, Apple pulled the software because it was reportedly causing problems loading certain websites.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2020

A security flaw in the way Microsoft Windows guards users against malicious files was actively exploited in malware attacks for two years before last week, when Microsoft finally issued a software update to correct the problem. “Customers who apply the update, or have automatic updates enabled, will be protected. .”

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Graham Cluley

MAY 22, 2023

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Since earlier this month some owners of HP OfficeJet printers have been reporting that they are faced with a blue screen error message, and a bricked device.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

Recently, a wave of malware attacks has surfaced, exploiting vulnerabilities in the update mechanism of the eScan antivirus software. In this blog, we’ll look into the details of this eScan antivirus backdoor exploit and […] The post Backdoors and Miners Amid eScan Antivirus Backdoor Exploit appeared first on TuxCare.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 19, 2024

A quality RMM allows you to oversee your customers’ IT environments, remediate issues, and manage everything from patches to software updates. There are many RMM tools out there, so deciding which one is right for […] The post NinjaOne vs. Atera: A Deep Comparison Between the Solutions appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 12, 2021

New research into the malware that set the stage for the megabreach at IT vendor SolarWinds shows the perpetrators spent months inside the company’s software development labs honing their attack before inserting malicious code into updates that SolarWinds then shipped to thousands of customers. In a blog post published Jan.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 7, 2021

Microsoft on Tuesday issued an emergency software update to quash a security bug that’s been dubbed “ PrintNightmare ,” a critical vulnerability in all supported versions of Windows that is actively being exploited. Windows 10 users can check for the patch by opening Windows Update.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The best way to stay up-to-date with the recent trends is by reading the top cybersecurity blogs. Here’s our list of the best cybersecurity blogs to read and follow. Securing Tomorrow SecuringTomorrow is a blog by McAfee, one of the biggest security software providers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. Additionally, many auto manufacturers now have the ability to remotely update software to fix vulnerabilities or even upgrade functionality. For instance, running heavy software-based agents just isn’t an option in an embedded pacemaker or insulin pump device. What’s driving the security of IoT?

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2020

Hackers are conducting a mass-scanning the Internet for vulnerable Salt installs that could allow them to hack the organizations, the last victim is the Ghost blogging platform. Salt (aka SaltStack) is Python-based, open-source software for event-driven IT automation, remote task execution, and configuration management.

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Kali Linux

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Introducing the Micro Mirror Free Software CDN With this latest release of Kali Linux, our network of community mirrors grew much stronger, thanks to the help of the Micro Mirror CDN! Last month we replied to a long-forgotten email from Kenneth Finnegan from the FCIX Software Mirror. The summary of the changelog since the 2023.4

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Related: Pushing the fly-by-wire envelope This is especially true because systems are more interconnected and use more complex commercial software than ever before, meaning a vulnerability in one system could lead to a malicious actor gaining access to more important systems. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Although to be fair, it would be tough for Microsoft to eclipse the number of vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s patch batch — a record 147 flaws in Windows and related software. “Microsoft has updated their backend and notified any customers who have been affected by the credential leakage.”

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 11, 2021

If there is any moral to this, it’s one that all of my blog readers should already know: trust is essential to security. For an app to be secure, you need to trust the hardware, the operating system, the software, the update mechanism, the login mechanism, and on and on and on.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

There is a lot of information on the web on this subject and with 155 SiteLock blogs published in 2018 alone–that’s a lot content to search through! We’ve made it easy for you learn more about cybersecurity and how to secure your website in 2019 by gathering our most popular blogs in one place. Top 5 Reasons PHP7.2

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Patch management involves distributing and applying updates to various endpoints, which is crucial in fixing software vulnerabilities or unforeseen system interactions. 60% of cyber incidents leading to covert data theft link to absent, misconfigured, or incompletely implemented patches.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s a tense moment: after a few months of ignoring that “Update WordPress” notification in your dashboard, you’ve finally decided to push the Update button. You click UPDATE and hold your breath…. Not going to lie: I still hold my breath when I push that Update button. Why should I keep my WordPress website updated?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2024

As per the reports, it’s a banking malware used in ransomware attacks that leverages updated tactics for increased effectiveness. As of now, the malware is known to have been distributed through various compromised websites and is seen impersonating different business-related software.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 9, 2021

On the off chance you were looking for more security to-dos from Microsoft today…the company released software updates to plug more than 82 security flaws in Windows and other supported software. In the ENKI blog post, the researchers said they will publish proof-of-concept (PoC) details after the bug has been patched.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 15, 2023

Software vendor SAP has released security updates to fix 19 vulnerabilities, five of which rated as critical. CVE-2023-25616: this vulnerability affects […] The post SAP Fixes Five Critical Vulnerabilities With Newly Released Security Update appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This week's update comes to you amongst the noisy backdrop of the garden being literally chopped up by high pressure hose (which I think my beautiful Rhode Broadcaster mic successfully excluded). I really enjoyed that and it went on a lot longer than planned, I hope you get something out of it too.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Imagine trying to manually update hundreds of devices […] The post Best Patch Management Software & Tools 2023 appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. For instance, large companies with diverse operating systems and applications will need a more powerful and scalable patch management solution.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The list of flaws, collectively called OMIGOD, impact a software agent called Open Management Infrastructure that’s automatically deployed in many Azure services – CVE-2021-38647 (CVSS score: 9.8) – Open Management Infrastructure Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Identifying Vulnerable Systems with the OMI Agent.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

Apple has released its first Rapid Security Response update, but many iPhone users reported problems during the installation of the iOS Security Response. Once a Rapid Security Response has been installed, a letter will appear after the software version (i.e. iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1 operating systems. will become iOS 16.4.1 (a)).

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This can happen through backdoors planted in software updates, as seen in incidents like SolarWinds and Kaseya. New architectures such as multi-cloud and microservices have made consistent security controls […] The post Software Supply Chain Risks for Low- and No-Code Application Development appeared first on Radware Blog.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Microsoft has released its final monthly batch of security updates for 2022, fixing more than four dozen security holes in its various Windows operating systems and related software. The security updates include patches for Azure , Microsoft Edge, Office , SharePoint Server , SysInternals , and the.NET framework.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 27, 2023

To trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware onto their systems, threat actors often used the platform to promote fake websites on legit software and application updates. It continues […] The post New LOBSHOT Malware Deployed Via Google Ads appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 11, 2024

And all IT and security teams should follow vulnerability news for vendor bulletins and updates. JetBrains released a detailed blog post explaining the specific timeline of discovering the vulnerabilities, the conflict with Rapid7, and JetBrains’ stance on releasing vulnerability information. to all servers that can support it.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

VMware addressed zero-day flaws that can be chained to achieve arbitrary code execution on Workstation and Fusion software hypervisors. The STAR Labs ( @starlabs_sg ) team used an uninitialized variable and UAF to hack the VMWare Workstation virtualization software. They earned $80,000 and 8 Master of Pwn points.

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Graham Cluley

AUGUST 22, 2022

Zoom users on macOS are being told once again to update their copy of the video-conferencing software after a security hole was found that could be exploited by hackers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Many organizations rely solely on traditional penetration testing or security assessments performed at the end of the software development cycle. These systems may contain known vulnerabilities that are difficult to patch or update due to compatibility issues. Manage dependencies and address vulnerabilities in software components.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

We learned some remarkable new details this week about the recent supply-chain attack on VoIP software provider 3CX. “This is the first time Mandiant has seen a software supply chain attack lead to another software supply chain attack,” reads the April 20 Mandiant report. .

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Krebs on Security

JULY 14, 2020

Microsoft today released updates to plug a whopping 123 security holes in Windows and related software, including fixes for a critical, “wormable” flaw in Windows Server versions that Microsoft says is likely to be exploited soon.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 4, 2023

When KEV vulnerabilities are discovered, updates are usually available from the software manufacturer to fix them. It is very concerning that these machines did not patch the relevant […] The post 15 Million Systems Are Vulnerable to CISA KEV Flaws appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. For businesses, this means implementing strong antivirus software, endpoint protection solutions, and regular software updates.

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