On July 19, 2024, as part of regular operations, CrowdStrike released a content configuration update (via channel files) for the Windows sensor that resulted in a widespread outage. We apologize unreservedly. View the Channel File 291 Incident Executive Summary We acknowledge the incredible round-the-clock efforts of our customers and partners who, working alongside our teams, … [Read more...] about Channel File 291 Incident RCA is Available
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Tech Analysis: Channel File May Contain Null Bytes
Key Points CrowdStrike has observed instances internally and in the field in which the content of one or more channel files on disk is all zeroes. This has been observed in the context of a channel file being written to disk shortly before a machine crashes. The file containing zero content observed after a reboot is an artifact of the way in which the Windows operating system … [Read more...] about Tech Analysis: Channel File May Contain Null Bytes
Experts Detail New RCE Vulnerability Affecting Google Chrome Dev Channel
Details have emerged about a recently patched critical remote code execution vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine used in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers. The issue relates to a case of use-after-free in the instruction optimization component, successful exploitation of which could "allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the … [Read more...] about Experts Detail New RCE Vulnerability Affecting Google Chrome Dev Channel
A New Slack channel for Cybersecurity Leaders Outside of the Fortune 2000
Perhaps due to the nature of the position, the InfoSec leadership roles tend to be solitary ones. CISOs, or their equivalent decision-makers in organizations without the role, have so many constant drains on their attention – keeping their knowledge fresh, building plans to secure their organizations further – that they often find themselves on an island. It's even more … [Read more...] about A New Slack channel for Cybersecurity Leaders Outside of the Fortune 2000