Author: DEFENDEDGE
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Threat Actors Targeting Cybersecurity Researchers
Original release date: April 14, 2021 Google and Microsoft recently published reports on advanced persistent threat (APT) actors targeting cybersecurity researchers. The APT actors are using fake social media profiles and legitimate-looking websites to lure security researchers into visiting malicious websites to steal information, including exploits and zero-day vulnerabilities. APT groups often use elaborate social… Read more
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SAP Releases April 2021 Security Updates
Original release date: April 13, 2021 SAP has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the SAP Security Notes for April 2021 and apply the necessary updates. This product is… Read more
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How the NAME:WRECK Bugs Impact Consumers, Businesses
How this class of vulnerabilities will impact millions connected devices and potentially wreck the day of IT security professionals. Read more
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Apply Microsoft April 2021 Security Update to Mitigate Newly Disclosed Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities
Original release date: April 13, 2021 Microsoft’s April 2021 Security Update mitigates significant vulnerabilities affecting on-premises Exchange Server 2016 and 2019. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain access and maintain persistence on the target host. CISA strongly urges organizations to apply Microsoft’s April 2021 Security Update to mitigate against these newly disclosed vulnerabilities. Note:… Read more
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Adobe Patches Slew of Critical Security Bugs in Bridge, Photoshop
The security bugs could open the door for arbitrary code-execution and full takeover of targeted machines. Read more
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Chrome Zero-Day Exploit Posted on Twitter
An update to Google’s browser that fixes the flaw is expected to be released on Tuesday. Read more
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of April 5, 2021
Original release date: April 12, 2021 High Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor — Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info apple — ipad_os An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. 2021-04-02… Read more
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Network Detection & Response: The Next Frontier in Fighting the Human Problem
Justin Jett, director of audit and compliance for Plixer, discusses the transformation of network-traffic analytics and what it means for cybersecurity now. Read more
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What does having a Small business mean to you?
What does having a Small business mean to you? Small businesses are essential for fostering local economies, keeping money close to home, and supporting neighborhoods and communities. Most importantly, small business provides opportunities for fulfillment of the American Dream. The belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born… Read more
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Zero-Day Bug Impacts Problem-Plagued Cisco SOHO Routers
Cisco says it will not patch three small business router models and one VPN firewall device with critical vulnerabilities. Read more