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Sometimes, it turns out that the answers we struggled so hard to find were sitting right in front of us for so long that we somehow overlooked them. When the Department of Homeland Security, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in coordination with the FBI, issues a cybersecurity warning and prescribes specific action,…
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The North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome to seize control of infected devices. Cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky said it discovered a novel attack chain in May 2024 that targeted the personal computer of an unnamed Russian national with the…
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Oct 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security Fortinet has confirmed details of a critical security flaw impacting FortiManager that has come under active exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2024-47575 (CVSS score: 9.8), the vulnerability is also known as FortiJump and is rooted in the FortiGate to FortiManager (FGFM) protocol. “A missing authentication for critical…
Read MoreMS-ISAC ADVISORY NUMBER: 2024-120 DATE(S) ISSUED: 10/23/2024 OVERVIEW: A vulnerability has been discovered in Fortinet FortiManager which could allow for remote code execution. FortiManager is a network and security management tool that provides centralized management of Fortinet devices from a single console. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for remote…
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‘Companies are going to be able to decide, ‘Do I go for growth? Invent new use cases? Solve new customer problems and grow again.’ And I think we can lift the whole GDP of the world economy,’ ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott tells CRN. ServiceNow Wednesday unveiled new AI technologies and expanded strategic relationships with Nvidia…
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‘We aim to help MSPs grow by offering new services that allow them to differentiate and expand their offerings,’ says SonicWall CEO Bob VanKirk. After making three acquisitions in four months, following 14 years of no M&A activity, cybersecurity vendor SonicWall has one goal in mind: to provide MSP-friendly solutions. The acquisitions were driven by…
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Microsoft has released the optional KB5044380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which brings seventeen changes, including a new Gamepad keyboard and the ability to remap the Copilot keyboard key. The KB5044380 cumulative update preview is part of Microsoft’s optional non-security preview updates schedule, released on the fourth week of every month. This…
Read MoreCISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation, as confirmed by Fortinet. CVE-2024-47575 Fortinet FortiManager Missing Authentication Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. CISA encourages users and administrators to see Fortinet…
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The WhatsApp messenger platform has introduced Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), a new privacy-preserving encrypted storage system designed for contact management. The new system solves two long-standing problems WhatsApp users have been dealing with for years, namely the risk of losing their contact lists if they lose their phone and the inability to sync contacts…
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Protecting your child’s online activity is crucial for their safety and well-being. Children are especially vulnerable to online risks because they may not have the maturity or experience to recognize and avoid danger. By taking steps to protect your child’s online activity, you can help them stay safe from harm and make the most of…
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