Cyber Security

Hackers are increasingly abusing the popular PuTTY SSH client for stealthy lateral movement and data exfiltration in compromised networks, leaving subtle forensic traces that investigators can exploit. In a recent investigation, responders pivoted to persistent Windows registry artifacts after attackers wiped most filesystem evidence.​ Threat actors favor PuTTY, a legitimate tool for secure remote access, due to… Read more: Hackers Using PuTTY for Both Lateral Movement and Data Exfiltration

Attack Surface – Medium Company Abandoned APIs Legacy Systems Unused Subdomains Orphaned Accounts Forgotten Test Environments Abandoned Cloud Instances Old VPN Endpoints Forgotten Certificates Third-Party Integrations

DroidLock Malware locks you out of your Android device and demands a ransom Researchers have analyzed a new threat campaign actively targeting Android users. The malware, named DroidLock, takes over a device and then holds it for ransom. The campaign to date has primarily targeted Spanish-speaking users, but researchers warn it could spread. DroidLock is delivered… Read more: DroidLock Malware – Android

Google Warns of Chrome 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the wild Google has released an urgent security update for the Chrome browser to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited in the wild. This emergency patch is part of the latest Stable channel update, bringing the version to 143.0.7499.109/.110 for Windows and Mac, and… Read more: Google Warns of Chrome 0-Day Vulnerability

Cloudflare’s global network suffered a brief but widespread disruption this morning, lasting approximately 25 minutes. Cloudflare’s global network suffered a brief but widespread disruption this morning, lasting approximately 25 minutes, due to an internal change in its Web Application Firewall (WAF) designed to counter a critical vulnerability in React Server Components. The incident, which began around 8:47… Read more: Cloudflare Outage Traced to Emergency React2Shell Patch Deployment

New world record: 29.7 Tbps autonomously mitigated by Cloudflare In a remarkable demonstration of cyber-attack firepower, a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) assault originating from the Aisuru botnet has now shattered previous records — peaking at an astonishing 29.7 terabits per second (Tbps) and around 14.1 billion packets per second (Bpps). The revelation, disclosed in the… Read more: Cloudflare Mitigates Historic World Record 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack!

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Cyber Security Foundations Cybersecurity Foundations provide the essential building blocks for understanding, implementing, and managing security in digital environments. Whether you’re entering the field or reinforcing your expertise, these principles shape how we defend systems, data, and users from evolving threats. 🧱 Core Pillars of Cybersecurity Foundations The CIA Triad Security Domains (CISSP Framework)The CISSP… Read more: A strong foundation – Necessary

EY Data Leak – Massive 4TB SQL Server Backup Exposed Publicly on Microsoft Azure The exposure, uncovered by cybersecurity firm Neo Security during a routine asset mapping exercise, highlights how even well-resourced organizations can inadvertently leave sensitive data vulnerable to the internet’s automated scanners. Neo Security’s lead researcher discovered the file while examining passive network… Read more: Ernst and Young Data Leak

Behind every secure system, there’s an analyst silently controlling the battlefield – Orchestrating Threat Detection and Incident Response like a marionette strategist pulling invisible strings. In this visual, each string represents a crucial domain that a Cybersecurity Analyst must master 👇 🧩 Core Pillars of the Role 1️⃣ Threat Detection Continuous monitoring, log analysis, and… Read more: The True Anatomy of a Cybersecurity Analyst

What most people think Cybersecurity is vs. what it actually is in reality today, to be brutally honest. 🔍 What People Think Cybersecurity Is Just IT’s job: Many assume cybersecurity is solely the responsibility of the IT department. Think for a moment. 🧠 What Cybersecurity Actually Is A layered defense strategy: True security involves defense… Read more: Cyber Security vs. What it actually is

The vulnerability, officially tracked as CVE‑2025‑2783, is described in the U.S. National Vulnerability Database as an “incorrect handle provided in unspecified circumstances In a chilling demonstration of how quickly advanced spyware can weaponise a single browser flaw, researchers have confirmed that a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome was actively exploited in targeted espionage attacks… Read more: Chrome Browser Hit By Sophisticated Zero-Day Spyware Campaign

Some devs and IT teams started noticing their internal apps suddenly stopped connecting. But the real cause? 👇 See more 👇 🐞 Windows 11 updates (KB5066835 & KB5065789) broke “localhost” HTTP/2 connections — triggering ERR_CONNECTION_RESET errors and disrupting tools like:💻 Visual Studio🧩 SSMS Entra ID authentication🛡️ Duo Desktop ⚙️ Even minor updates can ripple through… Read more: Did Microsoft just break “localhost”?

Kali Linux 2025.3 introduces Gemini CLI, a new open-source tool that embeds Google’s Gemini AI Kali Linux 2025.3 introduces Gemini AI CLI, a new open-source tool that embeds Google’s Gemini AI directly into the terminal. It’s designed to automate penetration testing, making tasks such as reconnaissance, enumeration, and vulnerability scanning faster and more efficient. With… Read more: Kali Linux 2025.3 introduces Gemini CLI

Vulnerabilities and Exploits On October 15, 2025, F5 Networks disclosed a breach attributed to a sophisticated nation-state actor. In an SEC 8-K form also filed that same day, F5 confirmed unauthorized access to its internal development and knowledge-management systems dating back to August 9, 2025. Some source code and vulnerability-related materials were exfiltrated, though F5 states it found no… Read more: Inside the F5 Breach: What We Know and Recommended Actions

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Yes, as of September 30, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officially ended its cooperative agreement with the Center for Internet Security (CIS), concluding a 21-year partnership that supported the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). 🔍 What This Means 🧭 Context and Implications This move follows earlier cuts to CIS-run programs… Read more: CISA has ended its agreement with the Center for Internet Security

When you see someone on a hacking movie or tv show actually using a legitimate tool for the correct purpose.

SpamGPT is a new AI-powered email attack tool that is changing the way businesses address email security issues. Learn how this technology makes phishing attacks more effective and how to protect your company’s email systems ahead of time. A new AI-based email attack automation toolkit dubbed SpamGPT has been found on underground forums, and it’s… Read more: SpamGPT: The AI Tool Elevating Email Security Threats for Enterprises

The Rise of AI-Enhanced Script Kiddies Artificial intelligence (AI) is being heralded as a powerful accelerator for organizations of every size and industry. But it’s not only legitimate businesses that are taking advantage. A long-dismissed group of cyber actors—known as “script kiddies”—are now using AI to elevate their attacks, moving from nuisance-level threats to far… Read more: The Rise of Script Kiddies in an AI World 

Here are some suggested areas of focus for Cyber Security 1. Disaster Recovery Purpose: Ensure continuity and recovery from unexpected incidents like hardware failure, cyberattacks, or outages. Scenarios to Protect: Random attacks, DC outages. Design Points: DR Plan: Documented recovery process. Data Backup: Regular, secure backups. System Redundancy: Failover systems to avoid downtime. 2. Authentication… Read more: 12 Pillars of Cyber Security

Windows 10 was released on July 29th, 2015. Its End Of Life is October 15th, 2025 Important Notice:Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks. Upgrading to Windows 11 is essential to protect your… Read more: Windows 10 EOL

Identity and Access Management (IAM or IdAM, for short) is a method for determining a user’s identity and the permissions they are authorized to perform. IAM is like the bouncer at the door of a nightclub with a list of who is allowed in, who isn’t allowed in, and who can access the VIP area.… Read more: What is identity and access management (IAM)?

MIT’s first brain scan study of ChatGPT users revealed shocking results.

What is sudo? 🔐 Why It’s So Powerful 🧨 The Risks 🧠 Best Practices If you’re designing secure systems or just tinkering with Linux, mastering sudo is like wielding a lightsaber—elegant, powerful, and dangerous in the wrong hands.

For years, multi-factor authentication stood as the gold standard of enterprise security. Add a second factor, security teams promised, and even compromised passwords couldn’t breach your defenses. That promise started crumbling in 2018 when researchers at the University of Florida demonstrated that artificial intelligence could crack biometric systems in under 130 queries. Today, criminal groups… Read more: AI Breaks MFA. Now What?

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Pixel 3 XL NetHunter Clamshell Palmtop Pixel 3 XL NetHunter C-deck | Hackaday.io Description A DIY portable cyberdeck built from a Google Pixel 3 XL running Kali NetHunter, paired with a Bluetooth keyboard and enclosed in a custom 3D-printed clamshell case. This compact setup provides a highly portable, low-cost platform for penetration testing and network… Read more: Pixel 3 XL NetHunter C-deck

The CIA triad is a fundamental model in information security that guides the development of security policies and strategies. It’s an acronym for the three core principles it focuses on:  Importance of the CIA Triad: Limitations of the CIA Triad: While the CIA triad is a foundational model, it has been noted that it doesn’t encompass all… Read more: CIA Triad

Cloud computing comes with certain risks, but a well-planned cloud security strategy can significantly mitigate them. By implementing strong access controls, encryption, regular security audits, and proactive threat monitoring, organizations can enhance their cloud security posture and minimize vulnerabilities. What is cloud security? Cloud security is the set of strategies and practices for protecting data… Read more: How does cloud security work? | Cloud computing security

Network security refers to various security technologies and practices that keep internal networks secure against threats. Network security is a category of practices and technologies that protect internal networks from attacks and data breaches. It encompasses access control, cyber-attack prevention, malware detection, and other security measures. “Network security” most often refers to protecting large enterprise networks. (For information… Read more: What is network security?

Setting Up a Malware Analysis Environment: Custom vs. Turnkey Solutions Before diving into malware analysis, every researcher needs a secure system to examine malicious files. Two primary approaches are building a custom environment or using third-party solutions. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to create a custom malware sandbox, ensuring safe analysis without… Read more: How to Build a Custom Malware Analysis Sandbox

A new Atomic Fountain Clock joins the Elite Group That Keeps the World on Time. An addition to the NTP time sources. Clocks on Earth are now ticking with greater precision, thanks to NIST-F4, a groundbreaking atomic clock at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado. Recently, NIST researchers published a… Read more: New Atomic Fountain Clock

A powerful and versatile setup designed for cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and radio experimentation! Here’s a breakdown of the essential gear: 1. WiFi Pineapple MkVIII A portable powerhouse for penetration testing and network auditing.🔹 Use: Man-in-the-middle attacks, WiFi sniffing, packet capture. 2. WiFi Yagi Turbo-Antenna A directional high-gain antenna is ideal for long-range WiFi scanning.🔹 Use:… Read more: Hacker’s Toolkit Overview

Google released a security advisory to address a zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-4664. CVE-2025-4664 is an insufficient policy enforcement in Loader. The vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass security policies within Chrome’s Loader logic, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or sandbox escape. Google mentioned in the advisory that they are aware of the reports… Read more: Google Releases Fix for Zero-day Vulnerability in Chrome (CVE-2025-4664)

Cisco is investigating the impact of a recently disclosed Erlang/OTP vulnerability, and it has confirmed that several of its products are affected by the critical remote code execution flaw.  It came to light last week that a critical vulnerability allowing device takeover was discovered in the SSH implementation of Erlang/OTP, a collection of libraries, middleware, and other… Read more: CVE-2025-32433 In Detail

OT/ICS cybersecurity certifications to level up your knowledge!Check out these recommended role-based cert combinations! Along with some additional tips and tricks. Just remember that certs don’t take the place of real experience. But it can be a great way to demonstrate your passion. And your growing knowledge. Especially for those new to OT/ICS cybersecurity! Here’s… Read more: OT/ICS Cybersecurity Certifications

Apple released emergency security updates to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that were used in an “extremely sophisticated attack” against specific targets’ iPhones. The two vulnerabilities are in CoreAudio (CVE-2025-31200) and RPAC (CVE-2025-31201), with both bugs impacting iOS, macOS, tvOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in… Read more: Apple fixes two zero-days exploited in targeted iPhone attacks

Russia says it might build its own Linux community after removing several kernel maintainers. Russia has called Linux’s recent delisting of several Russian kernel maintainers “an act of discrimination” and pledged to establish an independent development community for the open-source operating system. “We will strengthen cooperation and establish a dialogue with those countries that are ready to… Read more: Russia Linux Community?

Since March 20, attackers have actively exploited CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440 in Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility to gain unauthorized system access. 🦠 Why It Matters: Cisco’s infrastructure is deeply embedded across sectors. These flaws pose systemic risks, especially to unmanaged or unsegmented environments. 👉 Actionable Insight: Patch Cisco products immediately. Implement microsegmentation and endpoint detection rules tailored to licensing utility… Read more: Cisco Licensing Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation

Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28. Why so much “surveillance”? Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer view of the privacy concessions people… Read more: Amazon is killing a privacy feature

An unpatched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows has been exploited by 11 state-sponsored groups from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia as part of data theft, espionage, and financially motivated campaigns that date back to 2017. The zero-day vulnerability, tracked by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) as ZDI-CAN-25373, refers to an issue that allows bad… Read more: Unpatched Windows Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by 11 State-Sponsored Threat Groups Since 2017

In computer security, logging in (or logging on, signing in, or signing on) is the process by which an individual gains access to a computer system or program by identifying and authenticating themselves. Typically, user credentials consist of a username and a password. These credentials themselves are sometimes referred to as a logi Modern secure systems often require a second factor, such as email or SMS confirmation for extra security. Social login allows a user to use an existing cell phone number, or user credentials from… Read more: Login

An operating system (OS) is the low-level software that manages resources, controls peripherals, and provides basic services to other software. In Linux, there are 6 distinct stages in the typical booting process. 1. How to Check Disk Space UsageUse df -h to view disk usage by mounted filesystems. For directory-level details, run du -sh /path/to/directory.… Read more: Linux Boot Process

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A critical vulnerability in YouTube’s infrastructure allowed attackers to expose the email addresses tied to anonymous channels by combining flaws in Google’s account management system and an outdated Pixel Recorder API. The exploit chain, discovered by security researchers Brutecat and Nathan, leveraged YouTube’s internal user-blocking feature and a misconfigured cloud service to bypass privacy protections,… Read more: New YouTube Bug Exploited to Leak Users’ Email Addresses

Hacking The Hackers—How 18,000 Cybercrime Wannabes Fell Victim There is no shortage of hacking stories right now, from how the speed of hacking is getting ever faster, to the use of malicious AI chatbots to speed things along even more. However, one report has caught my eye as it shows how hackers are attacking each other, especially when… Read more: Hacking the Hackers

The security threat driven by advances in AI is hardly new news: be it billions of Gmail users, bank customers, or attacks against individuals by way of smartphone calls and messages that even the FBI has been concerned enough about to issue a warning, AI is a real and present danger when employed by bad faith actors. Unfortunately,… Read more: Introducing GhostGPT—The New Cybercrime AI Used By Hackers

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CISA released guidance today to help network defenders harden their systems against attacks coordinated by the Salt Typhoon Chinese threat group ​CISA released guidance today to help network defenders harden their systems against attacks coordinated by the Salt Typhoon Chinese threat group that breached multiple major global telecommunications providers earlier this year. The U.S. cybersecurity… Read more: US shares tips to block hackers behind recent telecom breaches

OAuth, short for Open Authorization, is an open standard protocol used for secure authorization. It allows users to grant third-party applications limited access to their resources without sharing their credentials, such as passwords1. Here’s a quick overview: How OAuth Works Common Uses OAuth strikes a balance between convenience and security, making it a widely adopted… Read more: What is OAuth?

What is an endpoint in networking? An endpoint is any device that connects to a computer network. When Bob and Alice talk on the phone, their connection extends from one person to the other, and the “endpoints” of the connection are their respective phones. Similarly, in a network, computerized devices have “conversations” with each other,… Read more: What is an Endpoint?

“Defense in depth” (DiD) is a cyber security strategy that uses multiple security products and practices to safeguard an organization’s network, web properties, and resources. It is sometimes used interchangeably with the term “layered security” because it depends on security solutions at multiple control layers — physical, technical, and administrative — to prevent attackers from… Read more: What is Defense In Depth?

An insider threat is a security risk posed by an employee, former employee, contractor, or vendor. Insider threats can result in fines, reputational damage, and loss of intellectual property. What is an insider threat? An insider threat is a risk to an organization’s security stemming from someone associated with the organization, such as an employee,… Read more: What is an insider threat?

An RSA token keyfob, often called an RSA SecurID token, is a hardware device used for two-factor authentication (2FA). Here’s how it works: The RSA token keyfob is a small, portable device that can easily carry on a keychain. It’s designed to be tamper-resistant and provides a secure way to verify identity. Wikipedia Contributors. “RSA… Read more: What is a RSA Tolken Keyfob?

Indicators of compromise (IoC) are evidence left behind by an attacker or malicious software that can be used to identify a security incident. What are indicators of compromise (IoC)? Indicators of compromise (IoCs) are information about a specific security breach that can help security teams determine if an attack has taken place. This data can… Read more: What are indicators of compromise (IoC)?

Unauthorized data transfer, or data exfiltration, is a significant threat to organizations. Learn how data exfiltration happens and essential strategies to prevent it. What is data exfiltration? Data exfiltration is the deliberate and unauthorized transfer of data from computers or networks to an external computer or network controlled by an attacker. Cybercriminals employ diverse tactics… Read more: What is data exfiltration?

Much of the modern Internet relies on APIs to function. API security is the process of protecting APIs from attacks and data breaches. What is API security? An application programming interface (API) allows one piece of software to interact with another. If a program or application has an API, external clients can request its services.… Read more: What is API security?

The average person has dozens of online accounts to access personal and business websites, applications, and systems. Account takeover attacks (as the name suggests) attempt to gain access to those accounts, allowing the attacker to steal data, deliver malware, or use the account’s legitimate access and permissions for other malicious purposes. How do account takeovers occur?… Read more: What is an account takeover?

The C-Lion1 cable between Finland and Germany was severed in the Baltic Sea, its operator said, after damage was reported to another cable linking Lithuania and Sweden. BERLIN — Germany’s defense minister said cutting two undersea internet cables appeared to be deliberate “sabotage.” The incidents are “a very clear sign that something is going on… Read more: Germany suspects sabotage after undersea internet cables are severed

Today, the U.S. Justice Department said the FBI seized 32 web domains used by the Doppelgänger Russian-linked influence operation network in a disinformation campaign targeting the American public ahead of this year’s presidential election. According to court documents, Doppelgänger is believed to be linked to Russian companies Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura), and… Read more: US cracks down on Russian disinformation before 2024 election

The U.S. government is warning of increased efforts from Iran to influence upcoming elections through cyber operations targeting Presidential campaigns and the American public. In a joint statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the FBI, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. says that Iran carried out cyberattacks… Read more: US warns of Iranian hackers escalating influence operations

The data breach at the debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) was much bigger than initially thought. After first reporting some 1.9 million victims, the company now says that more than 4.2 million were affected. In late April, it was reported that FBCS suffered a cyberattack two months prior, losing sensitive customer… Read more: Millions more victims exposed in debt collection agency data breach

Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work, and life communications. #WorldPasswordDay In a cyber world, secure passwords are important. Other than keeping your information offline, long, unique,… Read more: WORLD PASSWORD DAY

What is Twofish? Is Twofish secure? Twofish is the successor to Blowfish and, like its predecessor, uses symmetric encryption, so only one 256-bit key is necessary. This technique is one of the fastest encryption algorithms and is ideal for both hardware and software environments. When it was released, it was a finalist for the National Institute of Technology… Read more: What is Twofish? Is Twofish secure?

Maze is a strain of ransomware* that has been impacting organizations since 2019. Although one main group created Maze, multiple attackers have used Maze for extortion purposes. In addition to encrypting data, most operators of Maze also copy the data they encrypt and threaten to leak it unless the ransom is paid. A Maze ransomware infection… Read more: What is Maze ransomware?

Tired of Complex Passwords? Try Passphrases Instead! Are you frustrated with creating and remembering complicated passwords filled with random characters, symbols, and numbers? There’s a smarter solution—passphrases! The Problem with Traditional Passwords Passwords are a primary target for cyber attackers. If a bad actor cracks just one of your passwords, they could gain access to… Read more: The Power of the Passphrase

Krasue infects telecom firms in Thailand using techniques for staying under the radar. Stealthy and multifunctional Linux malware that has been infecting telecommunications companies went largely unnoticed for two years until being documented for the first time by researchers on Thursday. Researchers from security firm Group-IB have named the remote access trojan “Krasue,” after a… Read more: Stealthy Linux rootkit found in the wild after going undetected for 2 years

The Open Web Application Security Project maintains a regularly updated list of the most pressing security concerns. What is OWASP? The Open Web Application Security Project, or OWASP, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to web application security. One of OWASP’s core principles is that all of their materials be freely available and easily accessible on… Read more: What is OWASP? What is the OWASP Top 10?

Digital identity is the way a computer stores a record of an external person or system. It is closely related to authentication. What is digital identity? In access management, digital identity is the recorded set of measurable characteristics by which a computer can identify an external entity. That entity may be a person, an organization,… Read more: What is digital identity?

Token-based authentication is one way to confirm a user’s or device’s identity. It relies on checking whether the entity possesses a previously issued token. What is token-based authentication? Token-based authentication is the process of verifying identity by checking a token. In access management, servers use token authentication to check the identity of a user, an API, a computer, or… Read more: What is token-based authentication?

Authentication is the process of verifying identity. It requires using passwords, hardware tokens, or several other methods. In cyber security, authentication is verifying someone’s or something’s identity. Authentication usually occurs by checking a password, a hardware token, or some other information proving identity. Just as an airline worker checks a passport or an identification card… Read more: What is authentication?

With two-factor authentication (2FA), users must prove their identity through two different means before being granted access. What is two-factor authentication? Two-factor authentication, abbreviated as 2FA, is an authentication process that requires two different authentication factors to establish identity. It means requiring users to prove their identity in two ways before granting access. 2FA is one form… Read more: What is two-factor authentication? 2FA / 2 step verification explained

Attackers can poison a DNS cache by tricking DNS resolvers into caching false information, resulting in the resolver sending the wrong IP address to clients, and users attempting to navigate to a website will be directed to the wrong place. What is DNS cache poisoning? DNS cache poisoning is entering false information into a DNS cache… Read more: What is DNS Cache Poisoning? | DNS Spoofing

Identity and access management (IAM) solutions protect company data even when employees do not enter the office. What are the security challenges of a remote workforce? In an on-premise working environment, internal corporate IT teams usually control network security and the devices used to access that network. In addition, physical security teams have control over who is… Read more: How to apply security policies for remote workforces

A low and slow attack is a DDoS attack that aims to stop a web service using extremely slow HTTP or TCP traffic. What is a low and slow attack? A low and slow attack is a type of DoS or DDoS attack that relies on a small stream of very slow traffic targeting application or server resources. Unlike… Read more: What is a low and slow attack?

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Memcached can speed up websites, but a Memcached server can also be exploited to perform a DDoS attack. What is a memcached DDoS attack? A memcached distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a cyber attack in which an attacker attempts to overload a targeted victim with internet traffic. The attacker spoofs requests to a vulnerable UDP memcached server, flooding a targeted victim… Read more: Memcached DDoS attack

1Password, a popular password management platform used by over 100,000 businesses, suffered a security incident after hackers gained access to its Okta ID management tenant. “We detected suspicious activity on our Okta instance related to their Support System incident. After a thorough investigation, we concluded that no 1Password user data was accessed,” reads a very… Read more: 1Password discloses security incident linked to Okta breach

Okta says attackers accessed files containing cookies and session tokens uploaded by customers to its support management system after breaching it using stolen credentials. “The threat actor was able to view files uploaded by certain Okta customers as part of recent support cases,” said Okta’s Chief Security Officer David Bradbury. “It should be noted that the Okta… Read more: Okta says its support system was breached using stolen credentials

Spoofed IP packets with forged source addresses are often used in attacks to avoid detection. What is IP spoofing? IP spoofing is the creation of Internet Protocol (IP) packets with a modified source address to hide the sender’s identity, impersonate another computer system, or both. Bad actors often use this technique to invoke DDoS attacks against a… Read more: What is IP spoofing?

A DNS flood is a DDoS attack that aims to flood and overwhelm a target DNS server. What is a DNS Flood? Domain Name System (DNS) servers are the “phonebooks” of the Internet; they are the path through which Internet devices can look up specific web servers to access Internet content. A DNS flood is… Read more: What is a DNS flood? | DNS flood DDoS attack

Say hello to ‘Regular Tuesday’ For many organizations, Patch Tuesday will soon become “just another Tuesday”, because Microsoft is preparing to roll out a new tool that automates the patch management process. According to the company, the new Windows Autopatch service will keep all business computers and Office software up to date automatically. Customers with at least a Windows 10 or 11 Enterprise E3… Read more: Microsoft is ready to kill off Patch Tuesday as we know it

September has been a packed month of continuous updates. Apple and Microsoft released new operating systems, and several vulnerabilities exploited in web services resulted in a domino effect of zero-day releases for many vendors. If you haven’t rolled them out yet, they can be considered part of the forecast for next week. Zero-day vulnerabilities This… Read more: October 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Operating system updates and zero-days aplenty

Properly implemented DDoS mitigation is what keeps websites online during an attack. Explore the process of DDoS mitigation and the essential characteristics to look for in a mitigation service. What is DDoS mitigation? DDoS mitigation protects a targeted server or network from a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. A targeted victim can mitigate the incoming threat using… Read more: What is DDoS mitigation?

A web crawler, or spider, is a bot typically operated by search engines like Google and Bing. Their purpose is to index the content of websites all across the Internet so that those websites can appear in search engine results. What is a web crawler bot? A web crawler, spider, or search engine bot downloads and indexes… Read more: What is a web crawler? | How web spiders work

CAPTCHAs and reCAPTCHAs determine if a user is a bot. While these tests can help stop malicious bot activity, they are far from foolproof. What is a CAPTCHA? A CAPTCHA test is designed to determine if an online user is a human and not a bot. CAPTCHA is an acronym for “Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell… Read more: How CAPTCHAs work | What does CAPTCHA mean?

A reverse proxy protects web servers from attacks and can provide performance and reliability benefits. Learn more about forward and reverse proxies. What is a proxy server? A forward proxy, often called a proxy, proxy server, or web proxy, is a server that sits in front of a group of client machines. When those computers… Read more: What is a reverse proxy? | Proxy servers explained

A bot is a software program that operates on the Internet and performs repetitive tasks. While some bot traffic is from good bots, bad bots can negatively impact a website or application. What is a bot? A bot is a software application that is programmed to do specific tasks. Bots are automated, which means they… Read more: What is a bot? | Bot definition

Personal information is any information that can identify a person, from someone’s name and address to their device identifier and account number. What is personal information or personal data? Personal information, also called personal data, is any information that relates to a specific person. Some of the most prominent examples of personal information include someone’s… Read more: What is personal information? | Personal data

Content scraping or web scraping is when bots download or “scrape” all the content from a website, often using that content maliciously. What is content scraping? Content scraping, or web scraping, refers to when a bot downloads much or all of the content on a website, regardless of the website owner’s wishes. Content scraping is a form… Read more: What is content scraping? | Web scraping

Bot management involves identifying and blocking some bots from a website or application while allowing access to other bots. Bot management blocks undesired or malicious Internet bot traffic while allowing useful bots to access web properties. Bot management accomplishes this by detecting bot activity, discerning between desirable and undesirable bot behavior, and identifying the sources of the… Read more: What is bot management? | How bot managers work

The Mirai malware exploits security holes in IoT devices and has the potential to harness the collective power of millions of IoT devices into botnets and launch attacks. What is Mirai? Mirai is malware that infects smart devices that run on ARC processors, turning them into a network of remotely controlled bots or “zombies.” This network of bots, called… Read more: What is the Mirai Botnet?

US Agency Advisory Sheds Light on the Group’s Activities According to a new alert issued by U.S. authorities, the Snatch ransomware group is targeting a wide range of critical infrastructure sectors, including the defense industrial base, food and agriculture, and information technology. The group first appeared in 2018 and operates on a ransomware-as-a-service model, conducting… Read more: Feds Warn About Snatch Ransomware

Single sign-on (SSO) is a vital cloud security technology that reduces all user application logins to one login for greater security and convenience. What is single sign-on (SSO)? Single sign-on (SSO) is a technology that combines several different application login screens into one. With SSO, users only have to enter their login credentials (username, password,… Read more: What is SSO? | How single sign-on works

Multi-factor authentication checks multiple aspects of a person’s identity before allowing them access to an application or database instead of just checking one. It is much more secure than single-factor authentication. What is MFA (multi-factor authentication)? Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is a way to verify user identity that is more secure than the classic username-password combination. MFA… Read more: What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

A threat intelligence feed is a data stream about potential attacks (known as “threat intelligence”) from an external source. Organizations can use threat intelligence feeds to keep their security defenses updated and ready to face the latest attacks. A news feed on a journalism website or a social media platform shows continual updates: new content,… Read more: What is a threat intelligence feed?

STIX/TAXII is a joint global initiative to drive threat intelligence sharing and collaboration among organizations. STIX/TAXII is a global initiative designed to mitigate and prevention of cyber threats. Launched in December 2016 by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the organization is now managed under OASIS, a nonprofit organization that advances the development,… Read more: What is STIX/TAXII?

Threat intelligence is information about potential attacks. It helps organizations take action to defend themselves against these attacks. Threat intelligence is information about the potential attacks an organization may face and how to detect and stop those attacks. Law enforcement sometimes distributes “Wanted” posters with information about suspects; similarly, cyber threat intelligence contains information about… Read more: What is threat intelligence?