Vulnerabilities in Supermicro BMCs could allow for unkillable server rootkits
With the ability to manage huge fleets of servers, BMCs are ideal places to stash malware. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If your organization uses servers that are equipped with baseboard management controllers from Sup.....»»
Astronomers explore globular cluster NGC 2419
Using the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) and ESA's Gaia satellite, astronomers have explored a galactic globular cluster known as NGC 2419. Results of the study, published April 29 on the preprint server arXiv, shed more light on the propertie.....»»
NinjaOne platform enhancements help security teams identify potential vulnerabilities
NinjaOne has expanded its platform offerings with endpoint management, patch management, and backup capabilities. Now, organizations can easily access the visibility and control needed to ensure confidence in the face of mounting security concerns. E.....»»
Astronomers inspect population of young stellar objects in open cluster NGC 346
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has explored young stellar objects (YSOs) in an open cluster known as NGC 346. The study, published April 24 on the preprint server arXiv, yields crucial information ab.....»»
Bug hunters can get up to $450,000 for an RCE in Google’s Android apps
Google has drastically increased the rewards bug hunters can get for reporting vulnerabilities in Android apps it develops and maintains. “We increased reward amounts by up to 10x in some categories (for example Remote Arbitrary Code Execution.....»»
Nokod Security Platform secures low-code/no-code development environments and apps
Nokod Security launched the Nokod Security Platform, enabling organizations to protect against security threats, vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and misconfigurations introduced by LCNC applications and robotic process automations (RPAs). Most or.....»»
Edgio ASM reduces risk from web application vulnerabilities
Edgio launched its Attack Surface Management (ASM) solution. ASM is designed to discover all web assets, provide full inventory of technologies, detect security exposures and manage exposure response across an organization from a centralized manageme.....»»
April updates for Windows 10 and 11 break some VPN software, Microsoft says
VPN connection bug affects all supported versions of Windows 10, 11, and Server. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is currently investigating a bug in its most recent batch of Windows 10 and Windows 11 updates that i.....»»
2024 Data Breach Investigations Report: Most breaches involve a non-malicious human element
The exploitation of vulnerabilities as an initial point of entry almost tripled from the previous year, accounting for 14% of all breaches, according to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, which analyzed a record-high 30,458 secur.....»»
The latest Windows update is breaking VPN connections
Microsoft has just confirmed that the April 2024 Windows security updates break VPN connections across client and server platforms......»»
Why cloud vulnerabilities need CVEs
When considering vulnerability management’s purpose in a modern world, it’s imperative to recognize the huge transition to new technologies and how you manage risk within these different paradigms and environments (e.g., the cloud). Patch net.....»»
Researchers explore an old galactic open cluster
Using data from ESA's Gaia satellite, astronomers from Turkey and India have investigated NGC 188—an old open cluster in the Milky Way. Results of the study, published April 19 on the pre-print server arXiv, deliver important insights into the para.....»»
Study reveals cancer vulnerabilities in popular dog breeds
Medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, according to a UC Riverside study......»»
Tidal disruption event ASASSN-19bt experiences unusual radio evolution, observations show
An international team of astronomers has conducted detailed radio and X-ray observations of a tidal disruption event (TDE) designated ASASSN-19bt. Results of the observational campaign, presented April 18 on the pre-print server arXiv, shed more ligh.....»»
Research investigates radio emission of the rotating radio transient RRAT J1854+0306
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have investigated radio emission from a rotating radio transient known as RRAT J1854+0306. Results of the study, published April 15 on the preprint server arX.....»»
Extraordinary Vietnam fraud case exposes the inherent vulnerabilities of banks
The financial crisis of 2008 showed just how much the world depends on banks being well run. Since then, regulators have been given new powers to keep some of the biggest institutions on a much shorter leash to stamp out risk, greed and corruption......»»
How to delete a Discord server on desktop and mobile
Need a break from Discord? We know the feeling. Fortunately, pulling down your server isn’t too difficult. Here’s a guide to help......»»
Hackers backdoored Cisco ASA devices via two zero-days (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359)
A state-sponsored threat actor has managed to compromise Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) used on government networks across the globe and use two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359) to install backdoors on them, Cisco T.....»»
Nation-state hackers exploit Cisco firewall 0-days to backdoor government networks
Perimeter devices ought to prevent network hacks. Why are so many devices allowing attacks? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by a powerful nation-state have been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ci.....»»
Secureworks enables users to view known vulnerabilities in the context of threat data
Secureworks announced the ability to integrate vulnerability risk context with threat detection to prevent attackers from exploiting known vulnerabilities and expedite response times, improving an organization’s security posture. The integration be.....»»
Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms
A new rumor claims that Apple will use TSMC's 3nm technology for an AI server processor that it is designing alongside its iPhone and Mac chips.It's already known that TSMC has been developing 3 nanometer processors, and believed that Apple has bough.....»»