Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: High-risk Atlassian Confluence RCE fixed, PoC available (CVE-2024-21683) If you’re self-hosting an Atlassian Confluence Server or Data Center installation, you should upgrade to the latest…
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Windows Recall will be opt-in and the data more secure, Microsoft says
The insistent public complaints and proof-of-concept tools have have borne fruit: Microsoft has realized that the security of its recently previewed Windows Recall feature leaves much to be desired, and has announced important changes. About Windows Recall A few weeks…
SolarWinds fixes severe Serv-U vulnerability (CVE-2024-28995)
SolarWinds has fixed a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-28995) affecting its Serv-U managed file transfer (MFT) server solution, which could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive files on the host machine. About CVE-2024-28995 Serv-U MFT Server is a widely used…
June 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Multiple announcements from Microsoft
May 2024 Patch Tuesday was unusual because we had security updates from Adobe, Apple, Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft on the same day. While individually from each vendor, the updates weren’t that large, managing them together was more challenging. On the…
Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments
Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organizations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to Veeam. “Ransomware is endemic, impacting 3 out of 4 organizations in…
Unpacking CISA’s AI guidelines
CISA’s late April AI and infrastructure guidelines address 16 sectors along with their cybersecurity needs and operations concerning the growth of AI as a tool to build both federal and vendor cybersecurity infrastructure in the federal marketplace. In this Help…
26% of organizations lack any form of IT security training
26% of organizations don’t provide IT security training to end-users, according to Hornetsecurity. The Hornetsecurity survey, which compiled feedback from industry professionals worldwide, also reveals that 8% of organizations offer adaptive training that evolves based on the results of regular…
New infosec products of the week: June 7, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Appdome, SailPoint, Tines, Trend Micro, Verimatrix, and Zyxel Networks. Zyxel Networks USG LITE 60AX improves network security Zyxel Networks launched USG LITE 60AX–an AX6000 WiFi…
Darktrace MDR service improves cyber resilience for organizations
Darktrace launched its new service offering, Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR). The service combines detection and response capabilities spanning across the enterprise, with the expertise of its global analyst team. This combination augments internal security teams with AI-powered threat…
Zyxel patches critical flaws in EOL NAS devices
Zyxel has released patches for three critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-29972, CVE-2024-29973, and CVE-2024-29974) affecting two network-attached storage (NAS) devices that have recently reached end-of-vulnerability-support. About the vulnerabilities The three vulnerabilities are: A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program that could…
Tenable partners with Deloitte to help organizations reduce cyber risk
Tenable announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Deloitte. Deloitte has added the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, Tenable Cloud Security and Tenable OT Security to its portfolio of available cyber solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and…
HYPR raises $30 million to combat threats posed by generative AI
HYPR secures $30 million in funding from Silver Lake Waterman to drive accelerated advancements in technologies to combat the rising threat of generative AI-driven credential-based attacks. This investment validates the expanded adoption of HYPR’s passwordless authentication solutions and support for…
Webinar: Exposure management and your attack surface
Your business, attack surface, and threat landscape are not static—they are constantly changing. New vulnerabilities are disclosed hourly, new exploits for old vulnerabilities are publicly released, and threat actors update their techniques continuously. Knowing where and how to prioritize your…
Sniffnet: Free, open-source network monitoring
Sniffnet is a free, open-source network monitoring tool to help you easily track your Internet traffic. What sets it apart is its strong focus on user experience. Unlike most network analyzers, Sniffnet is built to be easily usable by everyone,…
90% of threats are social engineering
In this Help Net Security video, Jakub Kroustek, Malware Research Director at Gen, discusses the Avast Q1 2024 Threat Report. The report highlights significant trends and incidents in cybersecurity. Key findings include: Surge in social engineering attacks: Nearly 90% of…
Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage
Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a high-level government target. During Sophos X-Ops’ investigation, which began…
78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business
94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cyberattack, a dramatic rise from 64% in 2019, according to ConnectWise. This increase in cyberattacks is exacerbated by the fact that 76% of SMBs lack the in-house skills to properly address security…
Vulnerability in Cisco Webex cloud service exposed government authorities, companies
The vulnerability that allowed a German journalist to discover links to video conference meetings held by Bundeswehr (the German armed forces) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) via their self-hosted Cisco Webex instances similarly affected the Webex cloud…
Kali Linux 2024.2 released: 18 new tools, countless updates
Kali Linux 2024.2 is now available. It includes future package compatibility for 32-bit platforms, improvements to GNOME 46 and Xfce, and 18 new tools. Desktop changes Kali 2024.2 introduces GNOME 46, offering a refined experience that builds on the enhancements…
Zoho’s security stack improves businesses’ protections against breaches and attacks
Zoho Corporation announced new safeguards to its reinforced, tightly integrated security tech stack. Comprised of four solutions—Ulaa, Zoho Directory, Zoho OneAuth, and Zoho Vault—Zoho’s security stack provides businesses the highest level of protection against tracking, breaches, and attacks, without sacrificing…