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Dozens of Exploited Vulnerabilities Missing From CISA ‘Must Patch’ List

An analysis found that over 40 exploited vulnerabilities, mostly leveraged by botnets, are missing from CISA’s ‘must patch’ catalog. The post Dozens of Exploited Vulnerabilities Missing From CISA ‘Must Patch’ List appeared first ...

Jenkins Server Vulnerabilities Chained for Remote Code Execution 

Two vulnerabilities recently addressed in Jenkins server can be chained to achieve arbitrary code execution. The post Jenkins Server Vulnerabilities Chained for Remote Code Execution  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Predictions for 2023 from Latest API Threat Research | API Security Newsletter

March has arrived and is roaring like a very confused lion, at least in the northern hemisphere. And much like in the wild, brood production is increasing. We’ve already seen some fruits of that labor, such as the Q4-2022 and 2022 Year-End ...

Security Professionals Battle Burnout as Threat Landscape Evolves

A surge of cybersecurity incidents and a general feeling of work overload is leading to widespread burnout among IT security professionals, two surveys indicated. A Cynet survey of chief information security officers (CISOs) of small to midsize ...

Mitigating the CVE-2023-21716 Vulnerability: Challenges and Solutions

Hidden threats in files are a constant danger for companies doing business, which has again been highlighted with the announcement by Microsoft of a critical vulnerability. In the announced vulnerability CVE-2023-21716, researchers demonstrated ...

Fortinet Patches Critical Unauthenticated RCE Vulnerability in FortiOS

Fortinet has patched a critical buffer underflow vulnerability in FortiOS and FortiProxy that could lead to remote code execution without authentication. The post Fortinet Patches Critical Unauthenticated RCE Vulnerability in FortiOS appeared ...

Fake ChatGPT Chrome extension targeted Facebook Ad accounts

ChatGPT has garnered a lot of questions about its security and capacity for manipulation, partly because it is a new software that has seen unprecedented growth (hosting 100 million users just two months following its launch). Security concerns ...

SBOM Problems and Inaccuracies Can Hamper Usability

Overcoming SBOM problems can be challenging. But the value of an SBOM – also known as a Software Bill of Materials – is generally undisputed: They provide much-needed visibility into the details of open source and proprietary software ...

Defeating the Deepfake Danger

Deepfakes are becoming increasingly popular with cybercriminals, and as these technologies become even easier to use, organizations must become even more vigilant. The post Defeating the Deepfake Danger appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Google Discontinuing Chrome Tool for Removing Unwanted Software

Google has announced the discontinuation of the Chrome Cleanup Tool, an application for identifying and removing unwanted software. The post Google Discontinuing Chrome Tool for Removing Unwanted Software appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Revealing the Power of Keylogging: Hunting for the Revealer Keylogger

Backstory Recently I was reading an article by the famed Group-IB security team title “OPERA1ER: Playing God Without Permission” about an advanced persistent threat (APT) they dubbed OPERA1ER. It is a lengthy report but very much worth the ...

ChatGPT Integrated Into Cybersecurity Products as Industry Tests Its Capabilities

ChatGPT is increasingly integrated into cybersecurity products and services as the industry is testing its capabilities and limitations. The post ChatGPT Integrated Into Cybersecurity Products as Industry Tests Its Capabilities appeared first on ...

Fortinet plugs critical RCE hole in FortiOS, FortiProxy (CVE-2023-25610)

Fortinet has patched 15 vulnerabilities in a variety of its products, including CVE-2023-25610, a critical flaw affecting devices running FortiOS and FortiProxy. None of the patched vulnerabilities is actively exploited, but Fortinet’s ...

Cado Security Banks $20M in Series B Funding

French investment firm Eurazeo leads a $20 million bet on Cado Security, a British cloud forensics technology startup. The post Cado Security Banks $20M in Series B Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

19 Cybersecurity Trends Every CISO Must Prepare for in 2023

Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, and CISOs must be ready to face the challenge. Be prepared for the top trends of 2023. The post 19 Cybersecurity Trends Every CISO Must Prepare for in 2023 appeared first on Indusface. The post 19 ...

Congress Members Warned of Significant Health Data Breach

House and Senate members informed that hackers may have gained access to their sensitive personal data in DC Health Link breach. The post Congress Members Warned of Significant Health Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

A Kasadian’s Experience Transitioning Back From Parental Leave

As anyone who has done it will tell you, returning to work as a first-time parent can be incredibly challenging on so many levels (or even for the second, third, or fourth time). Those halcyon days of parental leave are behind you, and now you ...

DeFi Hack Recovers Stolen Funds; Blacklotus Bypasses Windows Secure Boot

Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures Executed in Collaboration Between Jump Crypto and Oasis Networks to Hack Their Own Protocol The series of tactics, techniques, and procedures involved relies on the fact that a threat actor with access to ...

Revelstoke Security Raises $20 Million for SOAR Platform

Revelstoke Security has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round co-led by ClearSky Security and SYN Ventures. The post Revelstoke Security Raises $20 Million for SOAR Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Google One expands security features to all plans with dark web report, VPN access

Google One unveiled two exciting additions to its range of features. Firstly, VPN by Google One will now be available to all plans, offering additional security while carrying out online activities. Secondly, introducing the dark web report in ...