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23Aug 2023 by webmaster No Comments

What is There in The Mandiant’s Defender’s Advantage Cyber Snapshot Report- Issue 3

Mandiant recently published the latest edition of The Defender’s Advantage Cyber Snapshot report. This recurring report aims to arm cybersecurity teams with practical insights from Mandiant’s frontline experience responding to breaches worldwide. The goal is to help defenders maintain their advantage against constantly evolving threats. This new report provides guidance across five key topics organizations are focusing on: moving beyond traditional passwords to more secure authentication methods, navigating the cyber insurance process, detecting attacks by understanding adversary techniques, testing defenses proactively, planning effective incident response, and implementing new security guidelines for critical infrastructure. By sharing challenges and recommendations learned from real-world attacks, the report enables security leaders to make more informed decisions. Organizations can leverage The Defender’s Advantage findings to continuously strengthen cyber defenses. The report is one way Mandiant supports…

23Aug 2023 by webmaster No Comments

How to Fix CVE-2023-26077(8)- Two Critical 0-Day Vulnerabilities in Atera Windows Installers?

Network Security, Pen Testing

Abusing Windows software is the most common thing. However, the sad news is letting attackers abuse is also very common. Most likely this happens due to several reasons, some of them are lack of knowledge, poor security practices, ignoring security standers, and anything that gives a way for attackers to compromise. We will talk about one such instance in this post. Mandiant discovered two critical 0-day vulnerabilities in Atera Windows installer applications. The vulnerabilities are given the identifiers CVE-2023-26077 and CVE-2023-26078, however their CVSS scores are not determined during the publish of this post. The first flaw could allow the attackers to execute arbitrary code execution as SYSTEM during the repair operation. The second flaw allows attackers to escalate privilege by spawning a command prompt window that further enables the attacker to perform tasks…

23Aug 2023 by webmaster No Comments

Step-by-Step Procedure to Install PyCharm on Windows

Network Security

Even in 2023, Windows is the most commonly used computer operating system. According to statista’s report, Windows runs more than 74% of global computers. This proves the popularity of Windows, from school projects to university research and gaming to scientific projects. When it comes to high-level programming language, Python is the computer programming language that stands out of the crowd for numerous reasons, such as flexibility, platform independence, a large set of libraries, and open-source licensing. Well, this clarifies how powerful when Windows and Python are used together. But wait, how do you use Python on Windows? You can download the installation package from python.org and install it on Windows like other operating systems. But, there is a more sophisticated way to run Python on Windows. There are several IDE (Integrated Development Environments) available…

23Aug 2023 by webmaster No Comments

100 Malware Analysis Tools To Identify Malware

Application Security, Network Security, Pen Testing

Malware represents one of the most dangerous cyber threats faced by individuals, businesses, and governments today. Sophisticated malware enables adversaries to infiltrate systems, covertly persist, escalate privileges, exfiltrate data, and disrupt operations. Defending against advanced malware requires in-depth analysis to understand their capabilities, extract insights and strengthen protection. Malware analysis could be done by both manual and automated analysis techniques. Skilled analysts use a more manual approach where they use tools like disassemblers and debuggers to analyze malware interactively. As you may think, the manual approach is a laborious process, and it takes a lot of time. There are tools to automate the malware analysis process. Various tools that could do a lot for you. In this blog post, we will not be covering deep techniques, strategies, or best practices.…

17Jul 2023 by webmaster No Comments

Exploring The Juniper EX3400 Series In 4 Key Insights

Network Security

Are you a small to mid-length commercial enterprise owner looking for a high-overall performance verbal exchange answer? Look no further than the Juniper EX3400 series, available at retailers like ETB Technologies. This article will explore four key insights about this series that will revolutionize your network infrastructure. We will delve deeper into these insights and showcase the impressive capabilities of the Juniper EX3400 series. From improved productivity to enhanced security features, there are numerous benefits for businesses of all sizes to take advantage of. So buckle up and get ready to explore how these new communications solutions can transform your business operations! Effective Networking For Small And Medium Businesses Whether you have a small office or multiple locations, the EX3400 offers a simple connectivity solution that ensures smooth connectivity and data…

17Jul 2023 by webmaster No Comments

7 Best E-books to Learn Computer Programming: Unleash Your Coding Potential

Cyber Security, Network Security

Cybersecurity awareness for end users is one of the key factors which decides the security posture of a company. Testing out your employee’s response to phishing mail can tell your organization how vulnerable your company is to potential attackers. In today’s article, we will discuss what is a phishing assessment and the step-by-step guide on how to install the phishing assessment tool ‘Gophish’. What Is a Phishing Assessment? Phishing assessment is a proactive security measure that simulates real-world phishing attacks to evaluate an organization’s susceptibility to such attacks. It involves creating mock phishing emails, links, or messages that mimic the tactics employed by cybercriminals. These simulated attacks are sent to employees within the organization to assess their response and determine their level of awareness regarding phishing threats. This information enables organizations to…

27Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

What are Micropatches? Why Do We Need Micropatching?

Application Security, Application/Appliance, Cloud & OS Platforms, Cyber Security, Network Security, Windows

Various known but unpatched vulnerabilities pose significant risks to organizations. However, these organizations use defensive tools and technologies to mitigate those risks but continue to use software containing potential vulnerabilities. It leaves those systems at a continuous risk because once a vulnerability is made public, a malicious link or code to exploit it generally appears within 48 hours. The National Vulnerability Database presented 22,000 new vulnerabilities recently in 2021. The primary issue is the time the organization needs (almost 60.3 days) to resolve a single vulnerability. This means the attackers get 60 days to exploit the vulnerability before it gets fixed. Therefore, it is essential to micropatch the vulnerability as soon as it is detected. Micropatching is the practical solution so far! But what are micropatches? This post will help you understand a micropatch, why it…

25Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

11 Best Network Security Devices for Home

Best Reads, Cloud & OS Platforms, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security, Network Security, Pen Testing, Threats & Vulnerabilities, Windows

As the world is moving towards digitization, more and more devices in our homes are connected to the Internet than ever before, such as smartphones, smart TVs, game consoles, and tablets. However, these devices are not protected from web threats, network attacks, and other potential risks. This problem could be addressed by using network security devices. Network security devices provide advanced security for the home network and connected devices by blocking access to malicious sites and scanning the network traffic for these attacks. Let’s see the best network security devices for home networks in this post. The advanced intrusion prevention technology scans the network traffic in real-time for identifying and blocking network intrusion that cybercriminals use to take control of your data and devices. Home network security devices add a…

24Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

How To Fix CVE-2021-24084- Information Discloser Vulnerability In Windows 10?

Application Security, Application/Appliance, Cloud & OS Platforms, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security, Data Breaches, Network Security, Pen Testing, Threats & Vulnerabilities, Tutorials, Windows

Security researchers recently disclosed an Information discloser vulnerability (CVE-2021-24084) in Windows 10, enabling an attacker to gain unauthorized file system access and read arbitrary files on the vulnerable system. Microsoft has released the patch in Feb 2021. Unfortunately, the patch has failed to fully fix the CVE-2021-24084 vulnerability. However, there is an unofficial patch released by Opatch which could be used as a workaround until Microsoft address this issue. Let’s see how to fix CVE-2021-24084- Information Discloser Vulnerability In Windows 10. Windows Affected By CVE-2021-24084: The good news is that the no Windows server operating systems are affected as the “Access work or school” vulnerable functionality doesn’t exist on the server operating system. No need to worry about the server platform. This vulnerability affects Windows 10 operating system, which is the most…

24Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

How to Fix 5 Vulnerabilities in NETGEAR RAX30 Router?

Application Security, Application/Appliance, Cloud & OS Platforms, Cyber Security, Network Security, Threats & Vulnerabilities, Tutorials, Vulnerabilities

NETGEAR has addressed five vulnerabilities in the NETGEAR RAX30 Router model. These vulnerabilities in NETGEAR’s Nighthawk RAX30 allow attackers to monitor users’ internet activity, highjack internet connections, and redirect traffic to malicious websites or inject malware into network traffic when chained together. It’s important to know how to fix these 5 vulnerabilities in the NETGEAR RAX30 Router model at the earliest. A Short Note About NETGEAR RAX30 Router Model The NETGEAR RAX30 Router Model is a powerful WiFi 6 router that capable of delivering seamless 4K streaming to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and mobile devices with up to 2.4 Gbps wireless speeds. Equipped with a robust 1.5 GHz triple-core processor and three high-power antennas, this router ensures maximum wireless coverage for an improved WiFi experience. Additionally, NETGEAR Armor provides automatic…