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Resolving CVE-2022-1471 with the SnakeYAML 2.0 Release

In October of 2022, a critical flaw was found in the SnakeYAML package, which allowed an attacker to benefit from remote code execution by sending malicious YAML content and this content being deserialized by the constructor. Finally, in February 2023, the SnakeYAML 2.0 release was pushed that resolves this flaw, also referred to as CVE-2022-1471. Let’s break down how this version can help you resolve this critical flaw.

Cloud Threats Memo: Multiple Different Cloud Apps Abused in a Single Cyber Espionage Campaign

Threat actors continue to exploit cloud services for cyber espionage, and a new campaign by a threat cluster named WIP26, discovered recently by researchers at Sentinel One in collaboration with QGroup, targeting telecommunication providers in the Middle East, confirms this trend.

Securing Your Amazon S3 Buckets

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s largest cloud provider, with well over a million active users. The popularity of AWS makes it one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals — and one of the leading contributors to breaches is incorrectly configured Amazon S3 buckets. For example, an insecure bucket led to the unauthorized access of 23 million documents and 6.5 TB of data belonging to Pegasus Airlines.

Data Lifecycle Management

Data lifecycle management (DLM) is the process of safeguarding data appropriately throughout its existence. The basic data lifecycle stages are creation, storage, data usage, sharing and destruction: Figure 1. The 6 basic data lifecycle management stages The goal of DLM is to ensure data security and regulatory compliance during all stages without throttling business productivity. Achieving this goal requires different processes and policies at various times during the data lifecycle.

Key Take-Aways from the National Cybersecurity Strategy

On March 1, 2023, the US White House released the long-awaited National Cybersecurity Strategy. As a product manager, I am often the voice of the customer, and our customer’s should be excited about this strategy. Throughout the strategy it is clear that the needs of the end users have been prioritized compared to other stakeholders. After reading this cover to cover, here are some nuggets of insight that our customers should be aware of.

Critical RCE Vulnerability in Multiple Cisco IP Phones: CVE-2023-20078

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Cisco published an advisory of a critical severity vulnerability impacting 6800, 7800, and 8800 series IP phones. The vulnerability allows for unauthenticated execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability was responsibly disclosed to Cisco by a security researcher, and security patches are available to remediate the vulnerability.

How to Protect Your Online Privacy

You can protect your online privacy by being aware of and cleaning your digital footprint; using strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts; not oversharing on social media; reading privacy policies carefully and more. Continue reading to learn more about online privacy and the steps you can take to protect yours.

Data Breach Insurance vs. Cyber Liability Insurance: What's the Difference?

In today’s world organizations rely on computer systems and data for pretty much everything, including mission-critical processes and interactions with customers. And given the relentless increase in cybersecurity threats, this means that organizations’ need to protect themselves and their customer data from such threats is paramount. The average cost of a single data breach in the United States is now $9.44 million.

What Does it Cost to Get ISO 27001 Certified? A Full Breakdown

Businesses looking for serious compliance street cred often turn first to ISO 27001. ISO 27001 is a globally recognized framework that outlines and defines information security management system (ISMS) requirements. Because being ISO 27001 certified demonstrates an organization meets best practices for information security, ISO certification can give businesses a significant competitive advantage. If you’re weighing ISO 27001 vs.

5 Best Defenses Against Phishing Attacks

Phishing is the most common form of cybercrime according to the FBI. In 2021, 323,972 victims were recorded across the US, which marks a 34% increase on the previous year. As cybercriminals continue to develop their attack techniques and leverage advances like crime-as-service and chatbots to create phishing emails, this number is likely set to continue rising. Year-on-year victim loss comparison for phishing/vishing/smishing/pharming.