Blog Series
Month: September 2024
Recent Python Vulnerabilities Fixed in...
Multiple vulnerabilities in Python have been identified and patched, with updates available for several Ubuntu releases, including Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. These vulnerabilities pose...
CVEs, Damned CVEs, and...
Is your vulnerability scanner showing zero problems with your Linux systems? If so, it’s probably missing something important. Conversely, if it’s suddenly showing hundreds of vulnerabilities, that’s likely an overstatement...
Raptor Train Botnet: Over 200,000...
As per recent media reports, cybersecurity researchers have discovered an unprecedented botnet that is likely being operated by a Chinese nation-state threat actor. The Raptor Train botnet is made of...
Strengthening Open-Source Security: Effective and...
Open-source security requires a multi-faceted approach due to the transparency of open-source software exposing potential vulnerabilities. Malicious actors can target the supply chain to introduce compromised components into open-source projects....
WhatsUp Gold Exploit: PoC Release...
As per recent media reports, a publicly available Proof-of-Concept (PoC) pertaining to Progess’s WhatsUp Gold is likely being used by threat actors for exploiting the software. Malicious activities are said...
Linux Kernel 6.11 Released: New...
Linux kernel 6.11 was released on September 15, 2024, introducing a lot of new features, performance improvements, and better hardware support. While it is a short-lived release, expected to be...
Malware Attacks: Iranian Hackers Target...
Iqra and Iran are two nations that have experienced conflicts throughout their existence, and now those conflicts have become digital in the form of malware attacks. As per recent reports,...
CISA Adds Critical Linux Kernel...
CISA has issued a warning about three new vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited. These vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to organizations and should be patched immediately. Among them, CVE-2017-1000253...
Software Deployment Security Best Practices...
Software deployment exposes systems to various risks, including unpatched vulnerabilities, configuration errors, and unauthorized access. Unpatched software and kernel vulnerabilities can be exploited during deployment, compromising entire systems. System hardening...
Singapore Cybercrime Arrests: Six Criminals...
In light of recent cybercrime events, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has arrested six threat actors. These Singapore cybercrime arrests came as a result of multiple raids at varying locations...
Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS Released with...
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS, the fifth and final planned point release of the popular Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) series. This long-term supported operating system brings the...