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A critical code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows was patched in September. It seems that researchers just realized how serious it was (and is): Like EternalBlue, CVE-2022-37958, as the latest vulnerability is tracked, allows attackers to execute malicious code with no authentication required. Also, like EternalBlue, it’s wormable, meaning that a single exploit can trigger a chain reaction of self-replicating follow-on exploits on other vulnerable systems.
Dive into CompTIA, NIST, CISSP and more with the online training offered in The 2022 Ultimate Advanced CyberSecurity Professional Certification Bundle. The post Study to ace five cybersecurity certification exams appeared first on TechRepublic.
LastPass revealed today that attackers stole customer vault data after breaching its cloud storage earlier this year using information stolen during an August 2022 incident. [.].
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