eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a buffer overflow flaw in Intel Core processor firmware causing Phoenix Technology to release patches. To minimize future vulnerabilities, concerned users should prioritize frequent upgrades and strong security practices for all systems and applications.

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Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Designated as CVE-2025-3052 , the Secure Boot bypass flaw is a serious one, according to Binarly security researcher Alex Matrosov, who discovered the vulnerability. In a Binarly blog post published Tuesday, he described the problem as a memory corruption issue that exploits Microsoft's Secure Boot.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Without it, overprivileged users may unwittingly undermine network security, resulting in illegal access or data breaches. Implement Network Segmentation Implementing network segmentation means isolating various network segments to improve security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack. Your router may also have a built-in firewall; activate it if you do.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The fix: Upgrade to SonicWall’s firmware updates for Gen 5 (to version 5.9.2.14-13o), Enterprises should activate data loss prevention and other security controls to limit hazards in AI technologies such as Copilot. Users must examine their camera firmware and seek alternative or extra security steps to reduce risk.

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