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  • October 31, 2022

GitHub Repojacking Bug Could’ve Allowed Attackers to Takeover Other Users’ Repositories

Cloud-based repository hosting service GitHub has addressed a high-severity security flaw that could have been exploited to create malicious repositories and mount supply chain attacks. The RepoJacking technique, disclosed by Checkmarx, entails a bypass of a protection mechanism called popular repository namespace retirement, which aims to prevent developers from pulling unsafe repositories with

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Samsung Galaxy Store Bug Could’ve Let Hackers Secretly Install Apps on Targeted Devices

A now-patched security flaw has been disclosed in the Galaxy Store app for Samsung devices that could potentially trigger remote command execution on affected phones. The vulnerability, which affects Galaxy Store version 4.5.32.4, relates to a cross-site scripting (XSS) bug that occurs when handling certain deep links. An independent security researcher has been credited with reporting […]

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Apple Only Commits to Patching Latest OS Version

People have suspected this for a while, but Apple has made it official. It only commits to fully patching the latest version of its OS, even though it claims to support older versions. From ArsTechnica: In other words, while Apple will provide security-related updates for older versions of its operating systems, only the most recent […]

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What do kickboxing and cybersecurity have in common

When people think of cybersecurity, they think it is all about constant, in-the-moment, reactive execution. That is true in many regards, however, there is more to cybersecurity than that.  There is also a strategic side; that progressive, long-term vision to anticipate the unknown, convert fear into motivation, and prepare for future threats.  As the Chief […]

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Most Online Shoppers Would Leave Retailer Following Breach

Akamai study finds low levels of trust among consumers

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Europe’s Biggest Copper Producer Hit by Cyber-Attack

Aurubis forced to take IT systems offline

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Data capture by border agencies can and will happen – are your on-the-road employees prepared?

Does your company have a travel policy that instructs and supports employees traveling internationally for business with direction regarding comportment and cooperation? This isn’t a trick question. To have a travel program that provides employees with anticipated scenarios, and to provide them with unique devices for international travel, is a significant investment of resources both […]

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Russia Suspected in Truss Phone Hacking Scandal

One year’s worth of messages reportedly downloaded from former PM’s device

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Twilio reveals hackers compromised its systems a month earlier than previously thought

Cloud communications firm Twilio reveals that it fell victim to a voice phishing attack in June 2022, allowing hackers to access customer contact information.

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