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An Introduction to Threat Monitoring

According to CIS, just in the first half of 2024, malware-based threats rose by 30% from 2023. A similar 30% year-over-year increase was also found in cyber attacks in 2024 in a report by Check Point Research. With such alarming statistics, it is evident that the need for threat monitoring has become more critical than ever before. In this blog post, we'll explore what threat monitoring entails, why it's essential, and how you can implement best practices to safeguard your business.

My CUPS Runneth Over (with CVEs)

The Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a standard component in nearly every Unix-like and Linux system, has recently come under scrutiny due to a series of critical vulnerabilities discovered by security researcher Simone Margaritelli. These issues, collectively known as the CUPS vulnerability, expose Linux and Unix environments to potential remote code execution and information disclosure risks.

How to Add Azure Account as a Datasource

In this BDRSuite demo, I’ll guide you through adding an Azure Account as a Data Source in BDRSuite Backup Server.` BDRSuite provides robust protection for your Azure data, allowing you to back up and recover virtual machines, storage accounts, and other Azure resources efficiently. It supports flexible storage options, secure backups, and easy recovery processes.

What Is ARM64 and Why Should You Use It?

In this video, learn what ARM64 is, its architecture, its advantages over x86 and other processors, and other general benefits. Resources and social media: Transcript: If you’re wondering what ARM64 is, let’s flash back a few years… During the 2000s, ARM processors led the way in the mobile revolution, providing our smartphones and tablets with serious computing power. ARM’s 32-bit chips were built on reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture that clocked speeds of 1 to 2 GHz, and became the dominant chip inside the devices we put in our pockets.

Saudi Arabia's PDPL

Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), enacted in 2021, marks a significant step in regulating the processing of personal data in the Kingdom. The PDPL aims to protect individuals' privacy by setting out clear rules on how personal data can be collected, processed, stored, and shared. As more businesses undergo digital transformations, the PDPL holds companies accountable for safeguarding data and ensuring transparency in their handling of personal information.

A strategic guide to implementing attack surface monitoring

As cyber threats evolve, the importance of attack surface monitoring has never been clearer. In today’s interconnected world, businesses face an unprecedented level of exposure. From web applications and cloud infrastructure to employee credentials and third-party SaaS integrations, your digital footprint offers numerous entry points for potential attackers.

The mysterious supply chain concern of string-width-cjs npm package

This story starts when Sébastien Lorber, maintainer of Docusaurus, the React-based open-source documentation project, notices a Pull Request change to the package manifest. Here’s the change proposed to the popular cliui npm package: Specifically, drawing our attention to the npm dependencies change that use an unfamiliar syntax: Most developers would expect to see a semver version range in the value of a package or perhaps a Git or file-based URL.