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GUAC 0.1 Beta: Google’s Innovative Framework for Securing Software Supply Chains

On Wednesday, Google unveiled the 0.1 Beta version of GUAC—short for Graph for Understanding Artifact Composition—aimed at bolstering security within software supply chains. This announcement marks a significant step for organizations seeking integrated and robust solutions to protect their digital assets. To facilitate this endeavor, Google is releasing this open-source…

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Zyxel Releases Urgent Security Updates for Firewall and VPN Solutions

Zyxel Addresses Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Firewall and VPN Products Zyxel has announced the release of software updates aimed at resolving two critical security vulnerabilities found in specific firewall and VPN products. These flaws could potentially be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing significant risks to affected…

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Barracuda Alerts on Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Email Security Gateway Appliances

Barracuda Warns of Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Email Security Gateway Cybersecurity provider Barracuda has issued a cautionary statement regarding a zero-day vulnerability exploited to compromise its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. This issue, identified as CVE-2023-2868, is characterized as a remote code injection flaw that affects multiple versions of the software,…

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Severe OAuth Flaw in Expo Framework Enables Account Takeover

Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Expo.io’s OAuth Implementation A significant security flaw has been uncovered in the Open Authorization (OAuth) framework utilized by Expo.io, a popular application development platform. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-28131, has been assigned a severe risk rating of 9.6 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). According…

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A New Approach to Security: Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Framework

Cybersecurity professionals are all too familiar with the myriad acronyms that saturate the industry landscape. Among the latest terms gaining traction is CTEM, an abbreviation for Continuous Threat Exposure Management. This article delves into the complexities and the unforeseen challenges organizations face as they seek to mature their CTEM programs.…

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Applying Risk-Based Strategies for Vulnerability Identification and Mitigation

In today’s digital landscape, software and system vulnerabilities present a significant threat to businesses, underscoring the need for a robust vulnerability management program. To preemptively guard against potential breaches and mitigate their impacts, organizations must automate the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, focusing on the severity of each threat. This…

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Alert: Hackers Exploit 0-Day Vulnerability in Barracuda Email Security Gateway for Seven Months

Barracuda Networks Discloses Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited Since October 2022 On Tuesday, Barracuda Networks, a prominent player in enterprise security, revealed that a critical zero-day vulnerability within its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances has been exploited by threat actors since October 2022. This significant security flaw allowed unauthorized access to systems…

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Microsoft Reveals Critical macOS Vulnerability Exploiting SIP Protection Bypass

Recent findings have unveiled a significant vulnerability in Apple’s macOS that poses serious security risks, especially to organizations relying on these systems. Identified as CVE-2023-32369 and referred to as “Migraine,” this flaw allows malicious actors with root access to circumvent critical security features, enabling unauthorized actions across affected devices. The…

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Major Firmware Flaw in Gigabyte Systems Affects Approximately 7 Million Devices

Recent findings by cybersecurity researchers have uncovered significant vulnerabilities in the UEFI firmware of Gigabyte systems, exhibiting behaviors reminiscent of a backdoor. These vulnerabilities reportedly allow the firmware to silently download a Windows executable and retrieve updates through unsecured channels, raising serious security concerns. Eclypsium, a firm specializing in firmware…

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