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Common Security Misconfigurations and Their Consequences

Common Security Misconfigurations and Their Consequences

Dec 21, 2020
Everyone makes mistakes. That one sentence was drummed into me in my very first job in tech, and it has held true since then. In the cybersecurity world, misconfigurations can create exploitable issues that can haunt us later - so let's look at a few common security misconfigurations. The first one is development permissions that don't get changed when something goes live. For example, AWS S3 buckets are often assigned permissive access while development is going on. The issues arise when security reviews aren't carefully performed prior to pushing the code live, no matter if that push is for the initial launch of a platform or for updates. The result is straight-forward; a bucket goes live with the ability for anyone to read and write to and from it. This particular misconfiguration is dangerous; since the application is working and the site is loading for users, there's no visible indication that something is wrong until a threat actor hunting for open buckets stum...
Hands-On Review: Converged Networking and Security with Cato Networks

Hands-On Review: Converged Networking and Security with Cato Networks

May 08, 2017
Nobody likes to do router and firewall management. It often requires a lot of hard labor just keeping the infrastructure up and running. If you ever had to set up IPsec tunnels between different firewall brands, change a firewall rule and hope nothing breaks, upgrade to the latest software or urgently patch a vulnerability – you know what I am talking about. All of these issues have been with us basically forever. Recently, the list of complex tasks extended to getting cloud infrastructure connected to the rest of the network, and secure access for mobile users. There seems to be a change coming to this key part of IT, a silver lining if you will. We decided to take a look at one solution to this problem – the Cato Cloud from Cato Networks. Founded in 2015, Cato Networks provides a software-defined and cloud-based secure enterprise network that connects all locations, people and data to the Cato Cloud – a single, global, and secure network. Cato promises to simplify netwo...
Looking For Secure VPN Services? Get a Lifetime Subscription

Looking For Secure VPN Services? Get a Lifetime Subscription

Jul 06, 2018
PRIVACY – a bit of an Internet buzzword nowadays, because the business model of the Internet has now shifted towards data collection. Today, most users surf the web unaware of the fact that websites and online services collect their personal information, including search histories, location, and buying habits and make millions by sharing your data with advertisers and marketers. If this is not enough, then there are governments across the world conducting mass surveillance, and hackers and cyber criminals who can easily steal sensitive data from the ill-equipped networks, websites, and PCs. So, what's the solution and how can you protect your privacy, defend against government surveillance and prevent malware attacks? No matter which Internet connection you are using to go online, one of the most efficient solutions to maximize your privacy is to use a secure VPN service. In this article, we have introduced two popular VPN services, TigerVPN and VPNSecure , which help...
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Secured Images 101

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ecure your container ecosystem with this easy-to-read digital poster that breaks down everything you need to know about container image security. Perfect for engineering, platform, DevOps, AppSec, and cloud security teams.
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7 Key Metrics for Choosing the Right AI SOC Partner And Cutting Through Hype

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Get the comprehensive framework for vetting AI SOC solutions on coverage, accuracy, explainability, and privacy.
Secure VPN Services — Get 91% Off On Lifetime Subscriptions

Secure VPN Services — Get 91% Off On Lifetime Subscriptions

Feb 08, 2018
Since most of us rely upon the Internet for day-to-day activities, hacking and spying have become a prime concern today, and so have online security and privacy. The governments across the world have been found to be conducting mass surveillance and then there are hackers and cybercriminals who are always looking for ways to steal your sensitive and personal data from the ill-equipped networks, websites, and PCs. Even most online services and websites today collect your personal data, including search histories, location data, and buying habits, and makes millions by sharing them with advertisers and marketers. In short, we have no or very little online privacy. This is why schools, colleges, hospitals and other small and big businesses are moving towards adopting a solution that allows them to store and access their personal data securely. The solution: Virtual Private Network. Virtual Private Network, or VPN, serves as an encrypted tunnel that secures your computer's Int...
Best Piratebay Alternatives and Proxy List for Downloading Torrents

Best Piratebay Alternatives and Proxy List for Downloading Torrents

Oct 20, 2018
Are you looking for The Pirate Bay, Piratebay proxies, or alternatives to thepiratebay.se? You've come to the right place for the latest Piratebay news and a list of the best torrent sites. The Pirate Bay is one of the world's most famous and best torrent search engines. It allows users to download free software, movies, and music. Piratebay.se operates on 21 raid-proof servers hosted with various cloud hosting servers. Watching TV series or movies online is a great way to entertain yourself, and it's even better if it's free and hassle-free. Torrents are excellent, but downloading copyright-protected content is not a good idea. Torrenting, trackers, or using torrent client software like uTorrent and BitTorrent is not illegal. However, downloading copyrighted content without permission is against the law. If found guilty of copyright infringement, you can be ordered to pay damages, face hefty fines, or even imprisonment. For instance, in India, you could be sentenced to ...
Fast and Secure VPN on a Budget? Private Internet Access VPN Has You Covered

Fast and Secure VPN on a Budget? Private Internet Access VPN Has You Covered

Aug 12, 2022
Back when the internet consisted of a handful of computers networked together across a few research institutions, nobody could have imagined that it would one day form the backbone of a new digital way of life. And that probably explains why none of the researchers who thought up its core technologies — things like packet switching and TCP/IP — gave much consideration to the need to secure the data passing through it. But by 1989, hackers like Robert Morris had already spotted the security weaknesses of the fledgling global network and started to exploit them. And that was just the beginning. Today, network administrators and individual internet users spend significant amounts of time and money trying to keep their data safe from prying eyes. The de-facto tool most people use for that purpose is a VPN. It's a software encryption solution that prevents anyone from accessing data traversing the public internet other than its intended recipient. And VPNs make up a data privacy mark...
⚡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp 0-Day, Docker Bug, Salesforce Breach, Fake CAPTCHAs, Spyware App & More

⚡ Weekly Recap: WhatsApp 0-Day, Docker Bug, Salesforce Breach, Fake CAPTCHAs, Spyware App & More

Sep 01, 2025 Cybersecurity News / Hacking
Cybersecurity today is less about single attacks and more about chains of small weaknesses that connect into big risks. One overlooked update, one misused account, or one hidden tool in the wrong hands can be enough to open the door. The news this week shows how attackers are mixing methods—combining stolen access, unpatched software, and clever tricks to move from small entry points to large consequences.  For defenders, the lesson is clear: the real danger often comes not from one major flaw, but from how different small flaws interact together. ⚡ Threat of the Week WhatsApp Patches Actively Exploited Flaw — WhatsApp addressed a security vulnerability in its messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS that it said may have been exploited in the wild in conjunction with a recently disclosed Apple flaw in targeted zero-day attacks. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-55177 relates to a case of insufficient authorization of linked device synchronization messages. The Meta-owned company ...
Pesca 0.75 Local Stealer - Download !

Pesca 0.75 Local Stealer - Download !

May 29, 2011
Pesca 0.75 Local Stealer - Download ! Steals: * MSN Messenger * Windows Messenger * Windows Live Messenger * Yahoo Messenger (5.x and 6.x) * Google Talk * ICQ Lite 4.x/5.x/2003 * AOL Instant Messenger (v4.6,6.x,Pro) * Trillian * Miranda * GAIM/Pidgin * MySpace IM * PaltalkScene * Outlook Express * Microsoft Outlook 2000 * Microsoft Outlook 2002/2003/2007 * Windows Mail * IncrediMail * Eudora * Netscape 6.x/7.x * Mozilla Thunderbird * Group Mail Free * Yahoo! Mail * Hotmail/MSN mail * Gmail *Internet Explorer 5.* *Internet Explorer 6.* *Firefox 1.* *Firefox 2.* *Firefox 3.* *Dialup Passwords *RAS Passwords *VPN Passwords *Outlook passwords *AutoComplete passwords in Internet Explorer *Password-protected sites in Internet Explorer *MSN Explorer Passwords * Login passwords of remote Computers * Outlook 2003 Passwords of mail accounts on exchange server * Password of MSN Messenger / Windows Messenger accounts * Internet Explorer 7 Passwords of pas...
Researchers Demonstrated How NSA Broke Trillions of Encrypted Connections

Researchers Demonstrated How NSA Broke Trillions of Encrypted Connections

Oct 12, 2016
In the year 2014, we came to know about the NSA's ability to break Trillions of encrypted connections by exploiting common implementations of the Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm – thanks to classified documents leaked by ex-NSA employee Edward Snowden. At that time, computer scientists and senior cryptographers had presented the most plausible theory: Only a few prime numbers were commonly used by 92 percent of the top 1 Million Alexa HTTPS domains that might have fit well within the NSA's $11 Billion-per-year budget dedicated to "groundbreaking cryptanalytic capabilities." And now, researchers from University of Pennsylvania, INRIA, CNRS and Université de Lorraine have practically proved how the NSA broke the most widespread encryption used on the Internet. Diffie-Hellman key exchange (DHE) algorithm is a standard means of exchanging cryptographic keys over untrusted channels, which allows protocols such as HTTPS, SSH, VPN, SMTPS and IPsec to negotia...
Boost Your Personal Security With These Killer 2019 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

Boost Your Personal Security With These Killer 2019 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

Nov 22, 2019
If you're like most consumers, you're probably looking forward to the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events. Who wouldn't want to get all sorts of products and services at massive discounts? But while most consumers are typically eyeing personal gadgets and entertainment appliances, you may want to consider scoring deals on personal security software and devices. Everyone's exposed to both digital and real-world threats these days, so investing in capable security solutions is a must. These tools are often expensive, and you should take advantage of discounts and sales to boost your privacy and personal security. As such, we have compiled some of the best deals that can help you better protect yourself. Here are four of the best deals on personal security products and services that you shouldn't miss: PC Security: Reason Antivirus Despite today's growing number of hacking incidents, most users don't invest in their digital s...
⚡ Weekly Recap: Scattered Spider Arrests, Car Exploits, macOS Malware, Fortinet RCE and More

⚡ Weekly Recap: Scattered Spider Arrests, Car Exploits, macOS Malware, Fortinet RCE and More

Jul 14, 2025 Cybersecurity News / Hacking
In cybersecurity, precision matters—and there's little room for error. A small mistake, missed setting, or quiet misconfiguration can quickly lead to much bigger problems. The signs we're seeing this week highlight deeper issues behind what might look like routine incidents: outdated tools, slow response to risks, and the ongoing gap between compliance and real security. For anyone responsible for protecting systems, the key isn't just reacting to alerts—it's recognizing the larger patterns and hidden weak spots they reveal. Here's a breakdown of what's unfolding across the cybersecurity world this week. ⚡ Threat of the Week NCA Arrests for Alleged Scattered Spider Members — The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) announced that four people have been arrested in connection with cyber attacks targeting major retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The arrested individuals include two men aged 19, a third aged 17, and a 20-year-old woman. They were apprehended in the West...
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