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New PoC for Recently Patched Microsoft Word Vulnerability

Overview On February 14th, 2023, Microsoft released a security advisory for Microsoft Word regarding a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. The vulnerability, CVE-2023-21716, was released as a critical severity…
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Chatbot Scams – ChatGPT and New AI

Overview Chatbots are simulation applications that function as if you’re conversing with someone over the Internet. Many organizations use chatbots for customer support issues, and some chatbots are offered as…
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Fortinet Patches for Vulnerabilities in FortiNAC, FortiWeb

Overview Throughout the past week, Fortinet released numerous security advisories regarding the availability of patches for product vulnerabilities. These patch releases address critical flaws affecting ForiNAC and FortiWeb products. Two…
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Citrix Security Updates for Workspace Apps, Virtual Apps and Desktop

Overview Citrix has released security updates for new vulnerabilities within their Citrix Workspace Apps and Virtual Apps and Desktops. If applicable, address the vulnerabilities immediately. Doing so will prevent users…
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DPRK Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks

Overview The Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) has collaborated on the #StopRansomware campaign which is responsible for publishing advisories for various ransomware threat actors worldwide. One major ransomware case that has come…
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New Ransomware Campaign Targets Unpatched VMware ESXi Servers

Overview VMware released a security advisory on February 6th, 2023, about the ongoing attack of a vulnerability in ESXi's OpenSLP service. This new ransomware campaign targets public-facing ESXi servers worldwide. The…
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Cisco Bug Opens Devices to Takeover

Overview Two new security vulnerabilities were discovered in Cisco products that are used throughout many organizations. Examples of these organization types include industrial factories, large enterprises, manufacturing centers, power grids,…
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QNAP NAS Devices Vulnerable to Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability

Overview QNAP Systems Inc. has brought attention to a new critical vulnerability (CVE-2022-27596) that allows remote attackers to inject malicious code on certain QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices. QNAP itself…
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KeePass Disputes Vulnerability Allowing Stealthy Password Theft

Overview The open-source password management software KeePass has been linked to a newly found vulnerability, CVE-2023-24055. KeePass allows you to manage your passwords using a database that is locally stored…
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CISA Releases Report for K-12 Schools to Help Address Evolving Cybersecurity Threats

Overview On January 24, 2023, the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a report called "Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats," for K-12 institutions to help…
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