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Critical Linux CUPS Printing System Flaws Could Allow Remote Command Execution
2024-09-27 12:33

A new set of security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in the OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) on Linux systems that could permit remote command execution under certain...

Progress urges admins to patch critical WhatsUp Gold bugs ASAP
2024-09-27 12:01

Progress Software warned customers to patch multiple critical and high-severity vulnerabilities in its WhatsUp Gold network monitoring tool as soon as possible. [...]

How to Plan and Prepare for Penetration Testing
2024-09-27 11:26

As security technology and threat awareness among organizations improves so do the adversaries who are adopting and relying on new techniques to maximize speed and impact while evading detection....

Microsoft Identifies Storm-0501 as Major Threat in Hybrid Cloud Ransomware Attacks
2024-09-27 11:11

The threat actor known as Storm-0501 has targeted government, manufacturing, transportation, and law enforcement sectors in the U.S. to stage ransomware attacks. The multi-stage attack campaign is...

NIST Recommends Some Common-Sense Password Rules
2024-09-27 11:01

NIST’s second draft of its “SP 800-63-4“—its digital identify guidelines—finally contains some really good rules about passwords: The following requirements apply to passwords: lVerifiers and CSPs...

Windows 11 KB5043145 update released with 13 changes and fixes
2024-09-27 10:34

​​Microsoft released the September 2024 preview update (KB5043145) for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, with 13 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including Edge and task manager freezes. [...]

Is Google Password Manager Safe to Use in 2024?
2024-09-27 10:21

Google Password Manager is a free password management service built into Chrome and Google apps. Learn how it works and how secure it is in this detailed review.

CUPS vulnerabilities affecting Linux, Unix systems can lead to RCE
2024-09-27 10:17

After much hyping and following prematurely leaked information by a third party, security researcher Simone Margaritelli has released details about four zero-day vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX...

Is Cloud Fax Secure? Yes. Compliant? It Depends.
2024-09-27 09:43

Explore cloud fax security and compliance. Learn about encryption, HIPAA, and records management for better document protection.

Cybersecurity Certifications: The Gateway to Career Advancement
2024-09-27 09:04

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of organizational resilience. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the demand for skilled...