ConnectWise sounds the alarm on two vulnerabilities – Sophos News
On February 19, 2024, ConnectWise released a security advisory for its remote monitoring and management (RMM) software. The advisory highlighted two vulnerabilities that impact older versions of ScreenConnect and have been mitigated in version 23.9.8 and later. ConnectWise states in the advisory these vulnerabilities are rated as “Critical—Vulnerabilities that could allow the ability to execute […]
Microsoft finally expands free logging—but only for govt agencies
Microsoft has finally expanded free Purview Audit logging capabilities for all U.S. federal agencies six months after disclosing that Chinese hackers stole U.S. government emails undetected in an Exchange Online breach between May and June 2023. The company has been working with CISA, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Office of the […]
New Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Expose Android and Linux Devices to Hackers
Feb 21, 2024NewsroomNetwork Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have identified two authentication bypass flaws in open-source Wi-Fi software found in Android, Linux, and ChromeOS devices that could trick users into joining a malicious clone of a legitimate network or allow an attacker to join a trusted network without a password. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2023-52160 […]
DoT, White House Tackle the Chinese Threat to US Port Security
The Department of Transportation (DoT) issued a warning today about the threat of Chinese vendors to US port infrastructure. At the same time, the White House issued an executive order aimed at bolstering port cybersecurity. Threats to the worldwide maritime industry have evolved significantly in recent months. In the Red Sea, cargo ships and their […]
How to spot online disinformation
How To Why and how are we subjected to so much disinformation nowadays, and is there a way to spot the fakes? 20 Feb 2024 • , 6 min. read One of the best things about the internet is that it’s an expansive repository of knowledge – and this wealth of knowledge is almost never […]
Should IT and Security Teams Play a Role in Crisis Communications?
Outages and cyber incidents can have a direct impact on a company’s brand, share price and jobs, according to Louise Roberts, managing director at Sphere Public Relations in Australia. She also noted they can cost an “extraordinary” amount of money in lost revenue and fines. Louise Roberts. Source: Sphere PR For this reason, IT leaders, […]
Plenty of Phish in the Sea—Your Guide to Spotting Phishing Emails and Scams
There are plenty of phish in the sea. Millions of bogus phishing emails land in millions of inboxes each day with one purpose in mind—to rip off the recipient. Whether they’re out to crack your bank account, steal personal information, or both, you can learn how to spot phishing emails and keep yourself safe. And […]