Multiple security vulnerabilities were identified in PHP, a widely-used open source general purpose scripting language which could compromise the security and integrity of web applications. These vulnerabilities include incorrect parsing of multipart/form-data, improper handling of directives, and flawed logging mechanisms.…
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A Deep Dive into DDoS Carpet-Bombing Attacks
With the rapid growth of the internet, especially in areas like cloud computing, 5G, and IoT technologies, the scale of botnets continues to expand, intensifying the battle between attack and defense. In response, DDoS attacks have evolved, taking on a…
How DDoS Botent is used to Infect your Network?
DDoS botnet gained attention a few years ago due to its record-breaking attacks, but the emergence of new threats in 2024 illustrates the evolving tactics of cyber attackers. The cyber threat landscape is in constant flux, with vulnerabilities like Zyxel’s…
Unlocking Proactive Compliance with Adobe’s Common Controls Framework
TechSpective Podcast Episode 141 I had the pleasure of speaking with Devansh Sharma, Senior Security and Compliance Product Owner at Adobe, about a game-changing approach to security and compliance: Adobe’s Common Controls Framework (CCF). If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – CHISEL: An Optical Slice of the Wide-Area Network
Authors/Presenters:Abhishek Vijaya Kumar, Bill Owens, Nikolaj Bjørner, Binbin Guan, Yawei Yin, Paramvir Bahl, Rachee Singh Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24)…
U.S. Lawmakers, White House Move to Stem China Cyberthreat
Two U.S. House committees want more information about the hack by China threat group Salt Typhoon into the networks of AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen while the White House reportedly is creating an emergency group to respond to expanding cyberattacks by…
IBM X-Force Security Report Spotlights Lack of Cloud Security Fundamentals
A report finds a third (33%) of the cloud security incidents investigated by IBM Security X-Force researchers, involved phishing attacks to steal credentials, followed closely by 28% of incidents that involved attacks where cybercriminals had already obtained some type of…
DOJ Created NexFundAI Crypto Firm in Crypto Scamming Sting
The DOJ created NexFundAI, a false cryptocurrency company and token, in a sting that nabbed 19 people and companies accused of scamming investors by falsely creating the illusion of activity around their crypto and then selling at the inflated price…
Make Deployments Great Again: How to Use Helm with Continuous Deployment (CD)
Learn how to automate Helm deployments with GitOps, using Argo CD for continuous delivery. Seamlessly handle secrets, pod auto-restart, and version propagation in Kubernetes with this production-ready integration. The post Make Deployments Great Again: How to Use Helm with Continuous…
Perfectl Malware
Perfectl in an impressive piece of malware: The malware has been circulating since at least 2021. It gets installed by exploiting more than 20,000 common misconfigurations, a capability that may make millions of machines connected to the Internet potential targets,…
Toxic Triad of Cloud Vulnerabilities Puts Businesses at Risk
Publicly exposed, critically vulnerable and highly privileged workloads are putting organizations at risk of cloud data losses and cyberattacks, according to a Tenable report, which labeled the vulnerabilities a “toxic cloud triad”. The post Toxic Triad of Cloud Vulnerabilities Puts…
Emergency Satellite Messaging, Stagnation in User Cybersecurity Habits
In the milestone 350th episode of the Shared Security Podcast, the hosts reflect on 15 years of podcasting, and the podcast’s evolution from its beginnings in 2009. They discuss the impact of a current hurricane on Florida, offering advice on…
ConfusedPilot: UT Austin & Symmetry Systems Uncover Novel Attack on RAG-based AI Systems
Executive Summary Researchers at the Spark Research Lab (University of Texas at Austin)1, under the supervision of Symmetry CEO Professor… The post ConfusedPilot: UT Austin & Symmetry Systems Uncover Novel Attack on RAG-based AI Systems appeared first on Symmetry Systems.…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Spectrumize: Spectrum-Efficient Satellite Networks for the Internet of Things
Authors/Presenters:Vaibhav Singh, Tusher Chakraborty, Suraj Jog, Om Chabra, Deepak Vasisht, Ranveer Chandra Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the…
Patch-22: The Catch of Waiting to Fix Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
One of the biggest dilemmas for security teams is when to patch vulnerabilities. This is a classic “Patch-22” situation—patching immediately can be time-consuming and disruptive, but waiting leaves your organization exposed to cyber threats. It’s a tough balancing act between…
Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following Historic Hurricanes
Bad actors often take advantage of natural disasters, and especially hurricanes, in times of crisis. Hurricanes Helene and Milton pose significant new online threats, including misinformation and fraud. The post Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following Historic Hurricanes appeared first on…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Known Knowns and Unknowns: Near-Realtime Earth Observation Via Query Bifurcation In Serval
Authors/Presenters:Bill Tao, Om Chabra, Ishani Janveja, Indranil Gupta, Deepak Vasisht Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the organizations enduring…
Transforming Cyber Risk Quantification and Vulnerability Prioritization with KnightVision
In today’s complex cyber landscape, managing risks effectively isn’t just about identifying threats—it’s about understanding their impact and knowing how to prioritize vulnerabilities. With constant changes in the vulnerability landscape, security teams need tools that not only quantify risks but…
Cost of Online Brand Impersonation: Customer Acquisition and Loyalty
Online brand impersonation is an insidious threat compared to more straightforward attacks. Ransomware, for example, is simply extortion. A cybercriminal encrypts your data, holds it hostage, and demands payment in exchange for encryption keys. The consequences of the attack are…
Identity Under Siege: Responding to the National Public Data Breach
Gary Perkins, Chief Information Security Officer, CISO Global While the scale of this data breach is alarming – with 277 gigabytes of data reportedly stolen – it’s important not to panic. Instead, focus on taking concrete steps to protect yourself.…