Category Archives: Uncategorized

New Vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect Massively Exploited by Attackers

Two new vulnerabilities impact ConnectWise ScreenConnect, remote desktop and access software used for support: CVE-2024-1709 and CVE-2024-1708, with the former being particularly dangerous for organizations. The CVE-2024-1709 vulnerability, which affects ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior, allows any remote attacker to bypass authentication to delete the ScreenConnect user database and get control of an admin user. Massive…
Read more

CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report: 6 Key Takeaways

Highlights from CrowdStrike’s 2024 reportIdentity-based and social engineering attacks still take center stage.Cloud-environment intrusions have increased by 75% from 2022 to 2023.Third-party relationships exploitation makes it easier for attackers to hit hundreds of targets.CrowdStrike added 34 new threat actors in 2023.Attackers are compromising networks at a faster rate.Attackers are targeting periphery networks. CrowdStrike’s new 2024…
Read more

Botnet Attack Targeted Routers: A Wake-Up Call for Securing Remote Employees’ Hardware

Update: Multiple U.S. and international government agencies released an advisory Feb. 7 detailing the Volt Typhoon attacks. The threat actors targeted and compromised the IT environments of U.S. communications, energy, transportation and water infrastructure in the continental U.S. as well as non-continental areas and territories, such as Guam. Original article: State-sponsored hackers affiliated with China have…
Read more

Samsung Is Bringing HDR Photos to Instagram and I’m Thrilled – CNET

During Samsung's Galaxy S24 smartphone launch, one little announced tidbit got me very excited: The devices will be able to upload HDR photos to Instagram. This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung's most popular products. The deal involves just one product family from one smartphone maker…
Read more