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15Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

Understanding the Importance of ChatGPT In Cyber Security

AI & Automation, Application Security, Best Reads, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security, Network Security, Pen Testing, Programming & Scripting, Tutorials

As technology continues to evolve, so do cyber threats. According to Cybercrime Magazine: In 2021 alone, cybercrime caused losses of around $1 trillion worldwide and is expected to grow to 10.5 trillion annually by 2025. To stay ahead of attackers and strengthen defenses against them, cybersecurity companies are seeking ways to enhance technology. One promising technology that’s becoming increasingly popular in this space is ChatGPT – an emerging standard that promises improved efficiency when handling sensitive data. ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize cybersecurity by providing a faster and more efficient method for analyzing data, detecting threats, and responding to incidents. By employing machine learning algorithms, ChatGPT helps security teams identify and mitigate threats more efficiently – thus reducing both the impact and cost of cyber attacks. In this blog we will explore…

15Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

Mastering Linux Security: Top Linux Security Tools You Should Know About

Application Security, Application/Appliance, Best Reads, Cloud & OS Platforms, Cyber Security, LUNIX, Network Security, Tutorials

Linux security tools are essential for protecting your system and data from potential cyber attacks. That’s why all Linux administrators need to learn how to use them, regardless of their experience level. In this article, we will explore some of the top Linux security tools and show you how to set them up. You will also learn about different categories of security tools. Types of Linux Security Tools Securing a Linux system requires a multi-layered approach that involves using a combination of different types of security tools. By understanding the purpose of each tool, you can select the right ones to protect your system from various security threats. Antivirus One of the most crucial types of Linux security tools for protecting your system against malware is antivirus software. These tools…

13Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

How to Patch Four New Vulnerabilities in VMWare Workstation and Fusion?

Application Security, Application/Appliance, Cloud & OS Platforms, Cyber Security, Mac, Pen Testing, Threats & Vulnerabilities, Tutorials, Vulnerabilities

Four new vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation and Fusion have been reported recently. These vulnerabilities are CVE-2023-20872, CVE-2023-20871, CVE-2023-20870, and CVE-2023-20869. The first two vulnerabilities have been reported by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, while the other two were reported to VMware directly by the researchers who discovered them. In this blog post, you will learn the details of each vulnerability, the products affected by them, and how to patch these in the affected products. A Short Introduction About VMWare Workstation and Fusion VMware offers two desktop virtualization options: Fusion for macOS, and Workstation for Linux and Windows OSes. Both Fusion and Workstation are designed to run desktop virtualization software. Below is a short description for each: VMware Workstation VMware Workstation is a suite of Desktop Hypervisor products to help you run containers, virtual machines, and…

11Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

Step-by-Step Procedure to Join Ubuntu to an Active Directory Certificate Authority

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Are you an IT professional considering joining Ubuntu to an Active Directory (AD) domain? This comprehensive step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the actual process of integrating your Linux machine into a Windows environment using System Security Services Daemon (SSSD). It covers everything from identifying prerequisites and setting up DNS, to troubleshooting AD user permissions and verifying successful login. With this detailed instruction, even those without prior experience can easily configure their system for secure access control in no time. A Short Note About SSSD & Realmd System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) is an open-source service developed to allow Unix and Linux machines to authenticate via localized user accounts as easily and quickly as possible, while also allowing secure communication across the network between the client machine and Active Directory. SSSD works…

09Jun 2023 by Ernest Haberli Jr. No Comments

How to Protect Your Apple Devices From 14 0-Day Vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

Application Security, Application/Appliance, Cloud & OS Platforms, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security, INFOSEC, Mobile, Threats & Vulnerabilities, Tutorials

On SEP 12th, tech giant Apple rolled out security updates for their iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms to protect your Apple devices from 14 0-day vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Apple didn’t disclose the technical details about the flaws to avoid the exploitation of the vulnerabilities. Let’s explore what Apple has shared about the vulnerabilities in this post. Let’s start this post from listing the vulnerabilities. List of 0-Day Vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Apple has shared a long list of 0-day vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Sl. No.CVE IDAffected OSDescriptionImpact1CVE-2022-32854All versions prior viOS 15.7 and viPadOS 15.7.All versions prior macOS Big Sur v11.7.This is an improper checks in Privacy preferences.Possible to bypass Privacy preferences.2CVE-2022-32911All versions prior viOS 15.7 and viPadOS 15.7.All versions prior macOS Big Sur v11.7.All versions prior…