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Offensive cyber operations are more than just attacks

Help Net Security
5 months ago

In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Jones, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer at Nightwing, talks about some key misconceptions and complexities surrounding offensive cyber operations. Many myths stem from a simplistic view of these operations, ranging from direct attacks to enhancing defenses through techniques like penetration testing. Advances in AI and quantum computing are expected to reshape the field by improving both offensive capabilities and threats, including more sophisticated attacks and vulnerabilities. … More →

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CVE-2016-7660 | Apple watchOS up to 3.1.2 syslog access control (HT207487 / EDB-40959)

Vuldb Updates
5 months ago
A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 3.1.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component syslog. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-7660. The attack needs to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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Paid open-source maintainers spend more time on security

Help Net Security
5 months ago

Paid maintainers are 55% more likely to implement critical security and maintenance practices than unpaid maintainers and are dedicating more time to implementing security practices like those included in industry standards like the OpenSSF Scorecard and the NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF), according to Tidelift. Open source is the modern application development platform, with up to 98% of applications containing open-source components and open-source code making up 70% or more of the average application. … More →

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地球曾经也有星环

Solidot
5 months ago
在太阳系中，土星凭借其宽阔绮丽的星环成为最美丽的行星之一。发表于《地球和行星科学快报》的一项研究指出，地球也曾拥有星环。研究指出，4.66 亿年前，在险些与一颗小行星相撞后，地球周围形成了一个星环，并持续了数千万年，这可能对地球的气候产生了重大影响。研究人员首先确定了位于世界各地的 21 个形成于 4.66 亿年前奥陶纪撞击高峰时期的陨石坑遗址。这些陨石坑是星环内较大的星体碎片被抛出轨道后撞击地球形成的。考虑到板块构造引起的大陆运动，研究人员追溯了这些撞击点 4.66 亿年前的位置，发现它们都位于赤道附近。而这与星环的存在是一致的，因为通常星环形成于行星赤道上方。

The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

Help Net Security
5 months ago

The cyber insurance market is set for explosive growth as organizations increasingly seek financial protection against rising cyber threats. This surge in demand reflects a broader shift in how businesses approach risk management, viewing cyber insurance not just as an option but as a necessity. As the market evolves, insurers and businesses alike must adapt to meet the complex demands of protecting against the financial impacts of cyber incidents. The anticipated growth underscores a shift … More →

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CVE-2018-20220 | Teracue ENC-400 up to 2.56 HTTP Endpoint improper authentication (ID 151802 / EDB-46451)

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5 months ago
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Teracue ENC-400 up to 2.56. This affects an unknown part of the component HTTP Endpoint. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-20220. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to apply restrictive firewalling.
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CVE-2007-3403 | dreamLog 0.5 File Upload upload.php uploadedFile[] Remote Code Execution (EDB-4106 / XFDB-35054)

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5 months ago
A vulnerability was found in dreamLog 0.5. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file upload.php of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument uploadedFile[] leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-3403. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
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