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CVE-2024-6387 OpenSSH RCE vulnerability ("regreSSHion") - Cato Networks impact and analysis

TL; DR – Multiple versions of OpenSSH are vulnerable to remote code execution. There is no working public PoC, and researchers have only been able to exploit the vulnerability under unique lab conditions. Cato Sockets by default do NOT have a publicly exposed SSH interface, it is always recommended to keep Cato Sockets LAN interface exposed only internally and use comprehensive network access controls to manage SSH access.

What is Access Control Management and Why Is It Important?

One of the most important aspects of modern cybersecurity is managing access to IT systems and data. Indeed, organizations that lack robust access management are putting a lot on the line, from customer trust to business revenue. This article explains access control management, explores its key components, and provides best practices for implementation.

Effective Strategies for Connected TV Advertising

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, connected TV (CTV) advertising has emerged as a powerful tool for reaching targeted audiences with precision and efficiency. Advertisers are increasingly leveraging CTV to capitalize on the growing trend of over-the-top (OTT) content consumption. This article explores effective strategies for optimizing CTV advertising, ensuring campaigns resonate with viewers and drive measurable results.

Understanding iGaming Payment Fraud Risks in Africa

If you're engaged with the iGaming community, do you consider the fraud risks associated with online payments in Africa? As the iGaming sector expands across the continent, understanding the challenges of securing transactions and safeguarding personal information is crucial.

Strengthening Cybersecurity: Key Benefits of Integrated ERP Systems

A business is like a piece of machinery. It consists of many different parts and each has to work optimally for smooth operation. Even a small hitch in the cycle can quickly lead to complete failure. Your business too operates on various processes. From supply line management to payroll distribution every activity has to be monitored for efficiency. The data collected from all these also needs to be analyzed for informed decision-making. So how do you manage it all while still immersed in your day-to-day activities? An integrated ERP system could be the solution.

CVE-2024-6387 - RCE Vulnerability in OpenSSH

A high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2024-6387, has been discovered in OpenSSH’s server by the Qualys research team. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it revives an issue that was previously addressed in 2006, highlighting the persistence of hidden bugs in widely used secure software. This discovery follows another significant vulnerability in the XZ Utils library found just a few months ago, underscoring ongoing security challenges.

Alerts on Policy Breaches Now Available via API

All Surface Monitoring users can configure Attack Surface Policies directly from the new Domains page, enabling various combinations of characteristics that were previously unavailable. Users are now alerted when policy breaches occur directly through their integrated tools, such as Slack and Jira.

Preparing For DORA: A Guide For Financial Institutions

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into full effect on January 17, 2025, and aims to prevent and mitigate cyber threats by establishing a comprehensive ICT risk management framework for the EU financial industry. The new EU regulation seeks to ensure that financial institutions and critical ICT providers advance their cybersecurity and operational processes to safeguard their key systems, enhancing the industry’s operational resilience.

From skeptic to advocate: My journey to embracing AI

For years, we as security practitioners were promised that AI and machine learning would change our lives for the better, but time and time again, the companies that touted this technology disappointed us. In the first decade or so of AI-branded security tools, we saw plenty of products that demoed well, but were completely undeployable.