Google Releases Patch for Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
Google rolled out fixes on Wednesday to address an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser. Tracked as CVE-2023-5217, this high-severity vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the VP8 compression format within libvpx, a free software video codec library developed…
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Exploring the Stages of Penetration Testing
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, no system can claim to be 100% secure. This is where penetration testing, often referred to as pentesting, comes into play. It serves as a comprehensive process that scans, evaluates, and fortifies all the essential components of an information system…
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Understanding How MDR Combats Cyberthreats
Threat actors are always active, leveraging vulnerabilities, phishing, remote access, and social engineering to inflict significant damage on an organization’s systems. Defending against the relentless and sophisticated barrage of cybersecurity threats is a challenge. Phishing attacks,…
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6 Easy Rules to Follow to Stay Safe Online
Teaching people how to stay safe online and avoid falling victim to cybercrimes primarily revolves around human behaviour. For those deeply entrenched in the world of IT or passionate PC enthusiasts, computers may seem as logical as Mr. Spock himself. However, for individuals less familiar with…
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“BlackCat” Ransomware Targets Azure Storage with Sphynx Cipher
The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware group has taken their malicious operations to the Azure cloud storage realm, employing stolen Microsoft accounts and the recently discovered Sphynx encryptor. [FREE E-BOOK] The Definite Blueprint for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing During an investigation into a…
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A “cybersecurity incident” has occurred at the Weather Network.
The Weather Network reports that its systems have been impacted by a “cybersecurity incident” resulting in the unavailability of its website and mobile app. This incident marks the latest in a series of recent cyberattacks targeting Canadian organizations. [FREE E-BOOK] The Definite…
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It’s High Time for Canadian Businesses to Bolster Cybersecurity
In light of the escalating ransomware attacks and other cyber threats across the nation, experts are emphasizing the urgency for Canadian businesses and organizations to fortify their cybersecurity measures. [FREE E-BOOK] The Definite Blueprint for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing Recently,…
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Ransomware: Should you pay or not?
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom for its decryption. It can cause significant disruption, damage, and financial losses to individuals and organizations. As a result, while comprehensive security plans prioritize defence, they must also…
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Targeted Account Hijacking Operation Affects LinkedIn Users
A concerning ongoing Hijacking Operation Affects LinkedIn Users has emerged, specifically targeting users of the LinkedIn platform. Victims of this breach are finding themselves locked out of their accounts, with the compromised profiles held hostage for ransom. [FREE E-BOOK] The Definite Blueprint…
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Security Flaws Uncovered in Popular Data Center Systems
Researchers have discovered significant security vulnerabilities in two well-known data center solutions: CyberPower’s PowerPanel Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform and Dataprobe’s iBoot Power Distribution Unit (PDU). These findings highlight potential…
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