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VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

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The fix: System administrators are encouraged to install the Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14 (CU14), which was issued in February 2024 and enabled NTLM credentials Relay Protection. Despite VMware’s three-year-old deprecation statement, unprotected systems remain at risk.

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Vulnerability Recap 7/15/24 – Industry Patches vs Flaw Exploits

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To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. To mitigate the risk, apply these updates immediately. CVE-2024-5910 risks admin account takeover due to authentication flaws that compromise critical data.

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CSPM vs CWPP vs CIEM vs CNAPP: What’s the Difference?

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Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP): Best used for securing specific workloads and applications, with a particular focus on runtime safety and vulnerability management. Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

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Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

eSecurity Planet

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

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Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. You may also create customized reports that are tailored to your needs, allowing for clear communication of discovered risks within your business.

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Vulnerability Recap 5/27/24 – Google, Microsoft & GitLab Fixes

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Exploitation enables attackers to falsify an SAML response, granting them administrative capabilities and unrestricted access without authentication. This poses serious security risks, particularly for organizations that handle sensitive data. This affected system administrators worldwide.

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