Cyber Defense Advisors

Year: 2023

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  • November 1, 2023

Inconsistencies in AWS IAM Access Advisor

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  • November 1, 2023

Third Wave Innovations rolls security into all-in-one NOC offering

Third Wave Innovations wants to be one-stop shopping for both security and network operations management, having grafted a host of network operations center (NOC) capabilities onto its existing C4 Intelligence Platform and dubbing it a Cyber Network Operations Center. The company, which announced cNOC today, said that the service is meant to act as a […]

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  • November 1, 2023

SEC Charges Against SolarWinds CISO Send Shockwaves Through Security Ranks

The legal actions may have a chilling effect on hiring CISOs, who are already in short supply, but may also expose just how budget-constrained most security executives are.

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  • November 1, 2023

Alert: F5 Warns of Active Attacks Exploiting BIG-IP Vulnerability

F5 is warning of active abuse of a critical security flaw in BIG-IP less than a week after its public disclosure that could result in the execution of arbitrary system commands as part of an exploit chain. Tracked as CVE-2023-46747 (CVSS score: 9.8), the vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the BIG-IP system through the management […]

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India’s biggest data breach? Hacking gang claims to have stolen 815 million people’s personal information

Graham CLULEY October 31, 2023 Promo Protect all your devices, without slowing them down. Free 30-day trial The personal information of more than 815 million people in India has reportedly been leaked online. According to local media reports, hackers have offered for sale the personally identifiable information (PII) – including that found on Aadhaar identity […]

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The Future of Drone Warfare

Ukraine is using $400 drones to destroy tanks: Facing an enemy with superior numbers of troops and armor, the Ukrainian defenders are holding on with the help of tiny drones flown by operators like Firsov that, for a few hundred dollars, can deliver an explosive charge capable of destroying a Russian tank worth more than […]

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  • October 31, 2023

Atlassian Warns of New Critical Confluence Vulnerability Threatening Data Loss

Atlassian has warned of a critical security flaw in Confluence Data Center and Server that could result in “significant data loss if exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.” Tracked as CVE-2023-22518, the vulnerability is rated 9.1 out of a maximum of 10 on the CVSS scoring system. It has been described as an instance of “improper authorization […]

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  • October 31, 2023

PentestPad: Platform for Pentest Teams

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the game-changers are those who adapt and innovate swiftly. Pen test solutions not only supercharge productivity but also provide a crucial layer of objectivity, ensuring efficiency and exceptional accuracy. The synergy between a skilled penetration tester and the precision of pen testing solutions are crucial for staying on top of […]

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  • October 31, 2023

New Index Finds AI Models Are Murky, Not Transparent At All

Despite the growing demand for AI transparency, 10 of the better-known models did not score very highly on Stanford’s new Foundation Model Transparency Index.

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