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Novel Exploit Chain Enables Windows UAC Bypass: Understanding CVE-2024-6769

Oct 4, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
Researchers have uncovered a new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-6769, which enables attackers to bypass Windows User Access Control (UAC) and elevate their privileges to gain full system control without triggering any alerts. This exploit, affecting Microsoft’s Windows platform, has sparked debate about whether UAC truly acts as a security boundary. While Microsoft does not classify this as a vulnerability, security experts warn organizations to be vigilant about the risks involved.
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WatchGuard

Cyberattacks in the education sector up 258% last academic year

Oct 4, 2024 By Sam Manjarres In WatchGuard
Cybercriminals are targeting educational institutions, attracted by the vast amount of sensitive data they handle: student and employee personal information, research, and intellectual property. With tight technology budgets and often weak defenses, many of these organizations are easy prey for increasingly complex cyberattacks, putting their reputation and operations at risk.
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panoptica

The Essential Role of CIEM: Stopping Multi-Cloud Identity-based Threats

Oct 4, 2024 By By: Becca Gomby In Panoptica
Enterprises are increasingly adopting multi-cloud environments to take advantage of the flexibility and scalability of different cloud platforms. However, this shift has also introduced a major security challenge: the rise of identity-based threats. With 82% of data breaches now involving cloud-stored data, securing cloud identities has become a critical need. The complexity of managing identities and permissions across multiple cloud platforms only amplifies the risks.
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knowbe4

Financial Services Industry Experiences a Massive Increase in Brand Abuse

Oct 4, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Industry analysis of the domains used behind phishing and brand impersonation attacks show financial institutions are being leveraged at an alarming rate. It’s one thing to see your industry at the top of some “state of” cybersecurity report, but it’s entirely different to learn that 68% of all phishing web pages identified in a single quarter are from your industry. That’s exactly what we find in Akamai’s latest analysis of websites across the Internet.
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teleport

New Features in Teleport Policy provide more insight into infrastructure policy risks

Oct 4, 2024 By Eddie Glenn In Teleport
As modern organizations grow in size and complexity, managing secure access to computing infrastructure becomes a top priority. Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy 16 aimed at making this easier and more efficient. With these enhancements, organizations can take a more proactive approach to security, ensuring better oversight and reducing potential risks.
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protecto

Not All Synthetic Data is the Same: A Framework for Generating Realistic Data

Oct 4, 2024 By Amar Kanagaraj In Protecto
A common misconception about synthetic data is that it’s all created equally. In reality, generating synthetic data for complex, nuanced use cases — like healthcare prescription data — can be exponentially more challenging than building a dataset for weather simulations. The goal of synthetic data isn’t just to simulate but to closely approximate real-world scenarios.
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ignyte Team

SOC 2 or ISO 27001 - Which One Do You Need?

Oct 4, 2024 By Max Aulakh In Ignyte
In the wide world of information security, there are many different frameworks, standards, and systems in use to help assume a secure stance against threats. Two commonly seen frameworks are SOC 2 and ISO 27001. How do these two stand in comparison to each other, and which one do you need for your business? Let’s discuss.
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securitysenses

Securing QR Codes: Protect Against Cyber Threats

Oct 4, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
QR codes have become part of daily life, enabling quick access to websites and services with a single scan. However, this convenience also makes them a major target for cybercriminals who exploit their popularity. The hidden nature of QR data can easily redirect users to malicious content or phishing sites without their knowledge. With the growing risks tied to this technology, businesses need to implement more advanced security measures. Simple practices like regularly checking code destinations and verifying source authenticity can help reduce vulnerabilities.
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