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Playing Around with AWS-Vault for Fun & Profit

AWS-Vault is an excellent open-source tool by 99Designs that enables developers to store AWS credentials in their machine keystore securely. After using it for a while at Jit, I decided to dig deeper into how it works and learned a lot along the way. In this article, I will summarize and simplify the information I learned to help others with their aws-vault adoption and lower the barrier to usage.

CVE-2024-6387: New OpenSSH RegreSSHion Vulnerability Gives Hackers Root Access on Linux Servers - 700,000+ Linux Boxes Potentially at Risk

Labeled as CVE-2024-6387, the recently discovered vulnerability in OpenSSH has become a serious cause for concern among Linux servers. OpenSSH is a collection of networking tools built on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. It is widely utilized to secure remote logins, manage and administer remote servers, and transfer files through SCP and SFTP. Nicknamed as the “RegreSSHion Bug”, Researchers at Qualys initially identified the vulnerability in May 2024.

Learn about the top five types of cyber security

In today's digitally-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information is more crucial than ever. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, understanding the different facets of cybersecurity is essential for individuals and organizations alike. In this blog, we'll delve into the top five types of cybersecurity measures that form the backbone of a robust defense strategy. From network security to cloud security, each type plays a pivotal role in protecting data, ensuring privacy, and maintaining the integrity of systems against malicious attacks.

Enhancing Secure Data Transmission in the IoT Era: Best Practices

In the era of IoT, secure data transmission is crucial to protect your information. Ensuring your data is secure helps prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data and maintains the integrity of your communications. Various secure data transmission methods are essential to protect your information from unauthorized access and ensure the integrity of your communications. Here are key reasons why secure data transmission in the IoT era is important.

Egnyte Now Available On Google Cloud Marketplace

In a world where collaboration and efficiency are at the forefront, Egnyte’s partnership with Google Cloud is transforming the way work happens for businesses. We know that many of our customers are also Google Cloud and Workspace customers and that one can simplify procurement cycles and maximize technology investments through Google Cloud. That’s why, starting today, Egnyte is available on Google Cloud Marketplace! Let us break down how this all works.

Brazil Temporarily Halts Meta's AI Data Processing Over Privacy Concerns

Brazil's data protection authority, Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has issued a temporary ban on Meta from processing personal data of users to train its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. This decision stems from concerns over inadequate legal justification, lack of transparency, and potential risks to privacy rights, particularly for children and adolescents.

The 6 Best Secure Cloud Storage Services in 2024

Data breaches, leaks, hacks, and compromised passwords pose a real threat to our data. If you don’t take action to protect your sensitive data, you are leaving your information exposed to hackers who could: Although many data breaches occur due to factors outside your control, it’s still important to protect your data to avoid it falling into the wrong hands. The best way to do this is by choosing from the numerous secure cloud storage services in 2024.