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Revival Hijack: How Abandoned PyPI Package Names Are Being Exploited to Deliver Malware

Security researchers have uncovered a novel and concerning method for cybercriminals to distribute malware using public code repositories. Known as "Revival Hijack," this technique involves the re-registration of previously abandoned package names on the PyPI repository. By taking advantage of the fact that PyPI allows the reuse of names from removed packages, attackers are able to slip malicious code into unsuspecting organizations.

Introduction to Amazon S3 Storage Classes

A good deal of my time and efforts in educating customers today is around object storage in general and AWS S3 in particular. In case you missed it 11:11 Systems has recently taken our partnership with AWS to the next level, making all of their S3 class storage available to you with our award winning support and flexible pricing options.

Ethical Hacking vs. Vulnerability Assessment: Understanding the Differences

In the dynamic field of cybersecurity, two essential practices stand out: Ethical Hacking and Vulnerability Assessment. Both play critical roles in safeguarding digital assets, yet they serve different purposes and employ distinct methodologies. Understanding the differences, their place in cybersecurity, and when to deploy each tactic is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture.

How to use USB devices with a VMware vSphere virtual machine

The main function of a hypervisor is to emulate the devices used by virtual machines at the software level. Devices, such as virtual controllers, disks, DVD-ROMs, video cards, network cards, input devices, etc., are created in a virtual machine. But what if you want to connect a printer, scanner, USB flash drive, USB hard drive, USB smart card reader, security dongles, USB license keys, etc.?

6 Technical Testing Skills that you know about Automation Tester

In this ever-growing world of software development, the role of an automation tester has been increasing rapidly. An automation tester is the one who is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing procedures and frameworks. They do this by using special tools to automatically test the programs for any problems.

How Cloud Computing Enhances Cybersecurity Strategies

Cloud computing for the purpose of cybersecurity can be more useful than ever. Many businesses around the world are becoming more reliant on the technology for the purpose of scalability and cost-effectiveness when it comes to data storage. Yet, using it for cybersecurity purposes might give them a better chance to protect even the most sensitive data that must be protected in the first place. This guide will take a look at what cloud computing and cybersecurity can provide when they work together. Let's discuss everything you need to know right now.

Enhance network security: 6 key steps for an effective firewall rule audit

A firewall rule audit is an essential process for ensuring that your firewall rules are effective and aligned with your security policies. As network environments grow more complex, managing and optimizing firewall rule bases becomes increasingly challenging. Over time, firewall rules can accumulate, leading to bloated, inefficient rule sets that hamper performance, increase security risks, and complicate compliance efforts.

Revival Hijack - PyPI hijack technique exploited in the wild, puts 22K packages at risk

JFrog’s security research team continuously monitors open-source software registries, proactively identifying and addressing potential malware and vulnerability threats to foster a secure and reliable ecosystem for open-source software development and deployment. This blog details a PyPI supply chain attack technique the JFrog research team discovered had been recently exploited in the wild.