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As large language models become more prevalent, a comprehensive understanding of the LLM threat landscape remains elusive. Successful prompt injection attacks can lead to cross-plugin request forgery, cross-site scripting and training data extraction, each of which put company secrets, personal user data and essential training data at risk.

Microsoft has addressed a total of 48 security flaws spanning its software as part of its Patch Tuesday updates for January 2024. Of the 48 bugs, two are rated Critical and 46 are rated Important...

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added six security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. This...

Researchers have discovered over two dozen vulnerabilities in "Smart" cordless nutrunners manufactured by Bosch Rexroth that could be exploited to make the devices inoperable or their output unreliable. The device supports a number of communication protocols that are used to integrate it with SCADA systems, PLCs, or other production devices.

A security flaw has been disclosed in Kyocera’s Device Manager product that could be exploited by bad actors to carry out malicious activities on affected systems. "This vulnerability allows...

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.