Before we dive into the details of this vulnerability, we want to make it clear that there’s no need for panic. Many systems permit the use of various types of code in configuration files, and there are legitimate use cases to include string and variable interpolation in the configuration of applications and systems. This is not Log4Shell all over again. This is simple configuration manipulation.

Most developers don’t learn about secure coding in the college IT programs. And once they join the workforce, they often don’t have the time to learn about secure coding. The responsibility of training developers in secure coding best practices usually falls on security practitioners. Security practitioners are notoriously overworked, often lacking the bandwidth to train developers. Organizations are thus turning to AppSec learning experiences built specifically for development teams.

Temperatures rose in June, and the threat of serious cyber attacks soared along with them. The start of summer saw revelations of major breaches in confidential medical information, a case study for changing-up hacked passwords, another round of victimization for people whose data has already been sold once before, and one high-profile threat to undermine an entire democracy. Let’s take a closer look at these troubling instances, plus one controversial effort to rein in the crimewave.

In January 2022, Microsoft announced that Excel 4.0 macros would be restricted by default, to protect users from malicious macros. In February 2022, Microsoft announced that VBA macros would also be blocked for files downloaded from the internet. Cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts rejoiced at the news! Malicious Office documents were running rampant. Attackers abused Microsoft Office macros to deliver BazarLoader and Trickbot, and remote access trojans like AveMaria and AgentTesla.

Today CrowdStrike sent the following Tech Alert to our customers: On July 8, 2022, CrowdStrike Intelligence identified a callback phishing campaign impersonating prominent cybersecurity companies, including CrowdStrike. The phishing email implies the recipient’s company has been breached and insists the victim call the included phone number.

The uptick in recent years in cyber attacks by rival state actors, primarily Russia and China but not only, as well as criminal groups, have pushed the US government to step up its effort to defend against these malicious actors. While much of the focus has been on external actors, there has also been an ongoing effort to secure government organizations from internal threat actors. Insiders present a serious risk because they have authorized access to be inside the organization.

Microsoft SharePoint Online is one of the most widely used content management platforms. Unfortunately, Proofpoint recently discovered that threat actors can abuse a feature in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business to encrypt all of your files and hold them ransom.

Egnyte just released its Cybersecurity Trends for Mid-Sized Organizations report, a mid-year update to its annual Data Governance Trends Report. The study provides key insights into how mid-sized organizations manage cybersecurity amid rapidly increasing cyberthreats. The survey of IT executives underscores their concerns about cyber insurance premiums, content sprawl, incident response plans, and more.

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