Exploit databases are relevant intelligence sources for security specialists that need to keep an eye on the latest exploits and vulnerabilities. They also offer a long-time perspective over the past years’ threat landscape. An improper patch management policy still leads to companies being exposed to totally avoidable threats. Lack of time, a low awareness level […]

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Imagine having a superhero shield for your computers, network, users, and clouds. That’s what an XDR software solution does – it keeps a watchful eye on everything, non-stop! XDR solutions bring different security tools into one place, making it easier to catch and deal with any security issues. That’s why it’s essential to check how […]

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Discover the features of next-generation firewalls in this 2023 guide. Understand how they contribute to stronger cybersecurity in the digital age. In 2023, the global average cost of a data breach due to cyber-attacks was USD 4.45 million. These numbers are expected to grow in the coming days. The growing cyber-attacks eventually stimulate the development […]

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The ransomware operation known as Rhysida has rapidly gained notoriety, especially following a series of attacks on healthcare organizations. This surge has led to heightened vigilance from government agencies and cybersecurity firms, prompting them to closely monitor Rhysida’s activities. Growing Influence The spotlight on Rhysida intensified after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]

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In a recent development, it has come to light that an APT group managed to infiltrate the city of Dallas’ digital infrastructure, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive personal data belonging to a minimum of 26,212 residents of Texas. The data compromised in this cyber incident encompassed a wide range of confidential information, including individuals’ names, […]

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Here, I will talk about the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on surveillance and safety. Artificial Intelligence (AI): it’s not just a buzzword or the latest fad. It’s become the buddy cop, the trusty sidekick to security professionals in their daily operations. Remember the days when security meant bulky cameras and slow response times? Those […]

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The UK Electoral Commission revealed a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of all registered voters between 2014 and 2022. The attack took place in August 2021, but the Commission only discovered the breach in October 2022. Threat actors had access to the Commission’s servers, including the email system, control systems, and copies of the […]

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Downfall vulnerability impacts various Intel microprocessors and enables encryption keys, passwords, and other sensitive data exfiltration. The flaw was dubbed CVE-2022-40982 and was reported to Intel by security researcher Daniel Moghimi. The researcher provided a proof-of-concept that leverages the Gather instruction in two ways. Intel released patches for the Downfall vulnerability that impacts recently sold […]

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