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Web Application Security consists of a myriad of security controls that ensure that a web application: Functions as expected. Cannot be exploited to operate out of bounds. Cannot initiate...

Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the open-source Netgate pfSense firewall solution called pfSense that could be chained by an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on...

Tools like Specops Password Auditor are beneficial as they enable scanning and detection of weak passwords within AD, including those found in breached password lists. A third-party password solution that can enforce longer passwords, and block the use of high-probability passwords, is the best approach.

Google is highlighting the role played by Clang sanitizers in hardening the security of the cellular baseband in the Android operating system and preventing specific kinds of vulnerabilities. This...

Widespread Windows and Linux Vulnerabilities Could Let Attackers Sneak in Malicious Code Before Boot Lenovo, AMI and Insyde have released patches for LogoFAIL, an image library poisoning attack. Researchers at firmware supply chain security platform company Binarly discovered a set of security vulnerabilities that open almost all Windows and Linux computers up to attack.

Humans are complex beings with consciousness, emotions, and the capacity to act based on thoughts. In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, humans consistently remain primary targets for...

Atlassian has released security updates for four critical vulnerabilities in its various offerings that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code. CVE-2022-1471 is a deserialization flaw in the SnakeYAML library for Java that can lead to remote code execution.

Forescout detailed the discovery of 21 new vulnerabilities in OT/IoT routers and open-source software elements. The "SIERRA:21 - Living on the Edge" report features research into Sierra Wireless AirLink cellular routers and some open-source components, such as TinyXML and OpenNDS. Sierra Wireless routers are popular - an open database of Wi-Fi networks shows 245,000 networks worldwide running Sierra Wireless for various applications.

A set of 21 newly discovered vulnerabilities impact Sierra OT/IoT routers and threaten critical infrastructure with remote code execution, unauthorized access, cross-site scripting, authentication bypass, and denial of service attacks. The flaws discovered by Forescout Vedere Labs affect Sierra Wireless AirLink cellular routers and open-source components like TinyXML and OpenNDS. AirLink routers are highly regarded in the field of industrial and mission-critical applications due to high-performance 3G/4G/5G and WiFi and multi-network connectivity.

Chipmaker Qualcomm has released more information about three high-severity security flaws that it said came under "limited, targeted exploitation" back in October 2023. The vulnerabilities are as...