The critical CVE-2024-40711 vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) is drawing attention from security researchers and ransomware groups alike. Discovered by Florian Hauser from Code White, this flaw allows attackers to take full control of enterprise systems, posing a significant threat to the integrity of data backup infrastructures. With ransomware groups historically targeting Veeam vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-40711 could soon become a valuable tool for cybercriminals.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups have long been key players in global cyber espionage, and in 2024, a Chinese-linked threat cluster known as "Crimson Palace" continues to demonstrate its effectiveness. This collective of three distinct APT units has managed to breach multiple organizations across Asia, including a prominent government agency in Southeast Asia, proving their ability to evade detection and extract sensitive information.

Administrators can perform all typical Windows registry operations using either the old-good regedit user interface or the reg.exe utility. But there is another option — PowerShell. PowerShell can dramatically streamline the work of managing the registry, either on the local machine or remotely.

Key insights and defense strategies were shared at Blue Team Con 2024 in Chicago, where defenders gathered to advance their skills for fighting today’s toughest threats.

Automate’s orchestration capabilities help IT and security organizations scale, gain efficiencies, and reduce errors with complex manual and repetitive tasks.

CVE-2024-40766 is a critical (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) access control flaw. Its primary danger comes from the potential for providing unauthorized network access, both allowing attackers unfettered access to critical resources and, in some cases, giving attackers the ability to crash the firewall.

Excessive cybersecurity alerts are not a trivial matter; they pose a real challenge that directly impacts business security strategies. Too many notifications generate stress on IT teams, which are increasingly being reduced in size while facing a heavier burden of tasks. This situation can lead to urgent alerts being overlooked, putting system security at risk.

A challenging dynamic exists between the CISO and the Board of Directors. While both stakeholders focus on risk management, their approaches to risk and the language they use are notably different. Though regulations like the NIS2 directive and SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules have given CISOs a bigger seat at the table, the legal requirements and operational prioritization to meet them have exposed a difference in perspective and understanding between the two roles.

Almost a decade after their emergence, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) finally went mainstream in 2024. Their MO? To compete with, and in some cases replace native apps. To do this, PWAs promise to combine the best features of web and native mobile apps, delivering seamless, reliable, and engaging experiences across all devices and platforms. Cross-platform compatibility, direct distribution, cost and maintenance advantages – it all sounds very alluring.

Balancing robust security with user-friendly access is no small feat. As security professionals, you’ve shared the challenges you face—managing security across a diverse workforce, visibility into security issues, streamlining onboarding and offboarding processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. And we’ve listened.