cybersecurity defense strategies
New SSH-Snake Worm-Like Tool Threatens Network Security
The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) discovered that a threat actor is leveraging an open-source network mapping tool called SSH-Snake for malicious activities. This tool utilizes SSH credentials found on the compromised ...
VMWare Urges Users to Uninstall EAP Immediately
VMware has issued a no-patch advisory urging users to take swift action by removing the deprecated Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP). EAP was deprecated nearly three years ago, in March 2021, with the ...
Attackers Targeting Poorly Managed Linux SSH Servers
In recent times, Linux SSH servers have become a prime target for attackers aiming to compromise security and exploit vulnerabilities for malicious activities. This article delves into the growing concern surrounding poorly ...
Understanding the Terrapin Attack: A New Threat to OpenSSH
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum have discovered a new threat to OpenSSH security known as the Terrapin attack. This sophisticated attack manipulates sequence numbers during the handshake process, compromising the integrity of ...
Insights from CISA HPH Sector Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector faces increasing cybersecurity challenges. The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently conducted a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment ...
Above 30% Apps at Risk with Vulnerable Log4j Versions
An alarming 38% of applications that use the Apache Log4j library use the versions susceptible to security vulnerabilities. One of them is a critical vulnerability, Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228), for which patches have been ...
SLAM Attack: New Vulnerability Targets Intel, AMD, Arm CPUs
In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have uncovered a formidable side-channel attack known as SLAM, posing a serious threat to the security of current and future CPUs manufactured by ...
Critical ownCloud Vulnerabilities Require Urgent Patching
Recently, ownCloud, a renowned open-source file-sharing software, disclosed three critical security vulnerabilities that demand immediate attention. This article delves into the specifics of these vulnerabilities and offers actionable insights to mitigate the ...
LogoFAIL Attack: A Deep Dive into UEFI Vulnerabilities
A new threat has emerged, sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity industry – the LogoFAIL attack. This vulnerability targets the image-parsing components within the UEFI code, affecting a multitude of devices and posing ...
RSA Keys Security: Insights from SSH Server Signing Errors
In the realm of secure communication protocols, RSA keys play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive information. Recently, a group of researchers from prominent universities in California and Massachusetts uncovered a vulnerability ...
