TLDR: Verify that you’re running a secure Linux kernel version. Vulnerability Name: CVE-2022-0847 or “Dirty Pipe” What does it do? This flaw in the Linux Kernel can be easily exploited, giving a local user the ability to overwrite data in read-only files. What operating systems/software versions are affected? Linux Kernel 5.8 and later versions are affected, but it’s […]
Read More →The log4j exploit that came out today affects many Java applications and other apps that use this logging package. It is important that you check to see if any of your applications use log4j, and if they are a version that you should work on patching. Some examples of software that might use and need […]
Read More →TL;DR: If you’re using the plugin, Starter Templates on your WordPress site, make sure you’re using version 2.7.5 or higher. Vulnerability in the Starter Templates Plugin Last month, Wordfence disclosed a vulnerability in the plugin, Starter Templates allowing contributor-level WordPress users the capability of overwriting any page on the website. This vulnerability has been given […]
Read More →Last updated: March 7, 2022 2021 has been a good year for cybercriminals, and it’s not quite over yet. The list of hospitals, schools, businesses, and city governments that have experienced significant data losses and financial damages due to ransomware is still growing. “Software vulnerabilities” has consistently remained one of the top three techniques used […]
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