Month: August 2024
NIST says that this algorithm is intended to serve as a backup in case ML-DSA proves vulnerable. More than algorithms In addition to the mathematical encryption algorithms, NIST also released the relevant implementation details. “These finalized standards include instructions for incorporating them into products and encryption systems,” says Moody. “We encourage system administrators to start…
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Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 90 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including a whopping six zero-day flaws that are already being actively exploited by attackers. Image: Shutterstock. This month’s bundle of update joy from Redmond includes patches for security holes in Office, .NET, Visual Studio, Azure, Co-Pilot, Microsoft Dynamics, Teams,…
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SAP has released its security patch package for August 2024, addressing 17 vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass that could allow remote attackers to fully compromise the system. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-41730 and rated 9.8 as per the CVSS v3.1 system, is a “missing authentication check” bug impacting SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform versions…
Read MoreMS-ISAC ADVISORY NUMBER: 2024-090 DATE(S) ISSUED: 08/13/2024 OVERVIEW: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Ivanti products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Ivanti Avalanche is a mobile device management system. Ivanti Neurons for ITSM is an IT Service Management Software. Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager is a software-based application delivery controller.…
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Microsoft has resolved an issue that breaks multiple Microsoft 365 Defender features using the network data reporting service after installing July’s Windows Server updates. The Microsoft 365 Defender (now known as Defender XDR) enterprise defense suite helps coordinate detection, prevention, investigation, and incident response across an organization’s endpoints, identities, email, and applications. This known issue only impacts…
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Google says it is taking a privacy-minded approach to the integration of AI features like the Gemini assistant on Android devices, implementing end-to-end protection to secure data in transit while keeping the most sensitive data locally on the device. The data that reaches Google’s cloud infrastructure for processing is protected by state-of-the-art encryption, access controls, and…
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In a security advisory last updated on Saturday, Microsoft gave the flaw “Exploitation Less Likely” status, which it defines in part as follows: “ Microsoft analysis has shown that while exploit code could be created, an attacker would likely have difficulty creating the code, requiring expertise and/or sophisticated timing, and/or varied results when targeting the…
Read MoreMS-ISAC ADVISORY NUMBER: 2024-089 DATE(S) ISSUED: 08/13/2024 OVERVIEW: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or…
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From the editors of our sister publication Network World, this enterprise buyer’s guide helps network and security IT staff understand what network observability tools can do for their organizations and how to choose the right solution. Source link lol
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Major IT companies looking to expand their technology portfolios and private equity firms buying IT vendors and solution providers account for many of the biggest mergers and acquisitions this year. And AI is a factor in many acquisitions. Here’s a look at the biggest tech mergers and acquisitions that have been announced, completed or are…
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