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Apache has released a security advisory warning of a critical security flaw in the Struts 2 open-source web application framework that could result in remote code execution. Tracked as CVE-2023-50164, the vulnerability is rooted in a flawed “file upload logic” that could enable unauthorized path traversal and could be exploited under the circumstances to upload […]
Identity services provider Okta on Friday disclosed a new security incident that allowed unidentified threat actors to leverage stolen credentials to access its support case management system. “The threat actor was able to view files uploaded by certain Okta customers as part of recent support cases,” David Bradbury, Okta’s chief security officer, said. “It should […]
With only 36% of businesses prepared to respond to a data breach, it’s clear that many companies remain at risk of a significantly damaging breach of information in lieu of the digital age. However, while both physical and cybersecurity protections need to be put in place and improved on an annual basis, many business leaders don’t […]
In order for an organization to properly respond to a breach or incident, they need to have a proper incident response team. These are the people who are responsible for analyzing security breaches, as well as taking all necessary measures to respond to it. At its very core, the incident response team needs to be […]
Defining Data Exfiltration Also referred to as data theft or exportation, data exfiltration is when an unauthorized transfer of data occurs from one device to another. This can be done manually by anyone with physical access to the computer or device, or it can be done through malicious programs over a network such as the […]
Cybersecurity is one aspect of the tech world on which a lot of emphasis has been laid on. A new incident in India throws light on yet another security breach issue, putting a question on the security measures taken in social media. It is suggested that Pratik Sinha, co-founder of AltNews, had easily accessed the […]
A security breach has reportedly forced the Australian government to reset its computing network. News reports say that the federal government has confirmed a security incident impacting its network and affecting everyone with an Australian Parliament House email address. This includes all politicians and members of their staff as well. Following this, all user passwords […]
A security breach has impacted the POS (Point of Sale) system at Huddle House, the U.S-based casual dining and fast food restaurant chain. An official breach announcement dated February 1, 2019 reveals, “Huddle House values the relationship we have with our guests and wants you to be aware of an incident that may involve your […]
A case of ‘better late than never’, Nova Entertainment, a mainstream Aussie Media firm publicly confessed that during the period between May 2009 to October 2011 (from seven to nine years ago) the company’s servers were breached. The information leak includes the full name, gender, birthdate, address, phone numbers and login details of the user […]
The company had to reset its users’ passwords due to the security incident Information security and digital forensics specialists from the International Institute of Cyber Security reported that Dell, the technological giant, has been the victim of a security breach in which a hacker or group of hackers has tried to extract customers’ data right […]
Thousands of users have been affected by the incident Last month, the Radisson Hotel Group, which has more than 1400 hotels distributed in 114 countries, discovered that the system where its rewards program was hosted had been attacked, as reported by experts in digital forensics from the International Institute of Cyber Security. The attack occurred […]
Mozilla, for many decades is working hard in order to regularly deliver to us a security-conscious browser we all know and love. However, there are times that Mozilla offers snippets of freebies, which highlights the non-profit company’s goal of helping secure the Internet world. Mozilla has released Firefox Monitor, which everyone can try by visiting […]
It’s a comprehensive approach that Facebook adopts when it comes to securing data. Rather than just focus on security as something that’s mere tech, Facebook prefers to integrate physical security as well into the whole fabric. Data security thus attains new dimensions at Facebook, with a real integrated approach being given due importance. Laymen perhaps […]
In the coming July 2018, Chrome will come down heavily on websites that have not implemented Secure-socket Layer/Transport Security, which will be marked as insecure with a red triangle. So website owners need to put their act together. Looking to the security breach in the recent times, it was already foreseen that one-day websites will […]
Short Bytes: T-Mobile CEO John Legere has confirmed that its 15 million users’ database has been hacked as its credit vendor Experian experienced the latest security breach. In yet another case of security breach, T-Mobile CEO John Legere has notified its users that the personal records of approximately 15 million people have been compromised. The […]
The official website of one of India’s most high profile defense organization, Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) (www.drdo.gov.in) was hacked and breached by hackers at the beginning of March 2013. Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday told media that “The site’s server was breached, leak was detected in the first week of March as […]