Researchers have disclosed a previously undocumented local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Hashnode, a developer-oriented blogging platform, that could be abused to access sensitive data such as SSH keys, server's IP address, and other network information. "The LFI originates in a Bulk Markdown Import feature that can be manipulated to provide attackers with unimpeded … [Read more...] about Critical LFI Vulnerability Reported in Hashnode Blogging Platform
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First Malware Targeting AWS Lambda Serverless Platform Discovered
A first-of-its-kind malware targeting Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Lambda serverless computing platform has been discovered in the wild. Dubbed "Denonia" after the name of the domain it communicates with, "the malware uses newer address resolution techniques for command and control traffic to evade typical detection measures and virtual network access controls," Cado Labs … [Read more...] about First Malware Targeting AWS Lambda Serverless Platform Discovered
A Key Factor for Platform Team To Be Successful
Centralize or decentralize, what cycle are we in?As an industry analyst at Gartner, we would often discuss whether people were in a centralized or decentralized cycle. In business, it’s normal to investigate options for creating innovation and moving quickly, or focus on reducing cost and optimizing teams and technologies. The current cycle we have been in has lasted roughly10 … [Read more...] about A Key Factor for Platform Team To Be Successful
How the Falcon Platform Modernizes Your Security Stack
The job for CIOs, CISOs and their security and IT teams may be more complex than ever in 2022. Ongoing support for hybrid workforces, coupled with the continued shift to the cloud, has expanded the threat surface. At the same time, the infrastructure and environments supporting organizations are growing ever more vulnerable. According to the National Institute of Standards and … [Read more...] about How the Falcon Platform Modernizes Your Security Stack
CISA Alerts on Actively Exploited Flaws in Zabbix Network Monitoring Platform
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of active exploitation of two security flaws impacting Zabbix open-source enterprise monitoring platform, adding them to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. On top of that, CISA is also recommending that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies patch all systems against the … [Read more...] about CISA Alerts on Actively Exploited Flaws in Zabbix Network Monitoring Platform
How the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Automates Vulnerability Remediation
Adversaries are becoming more adept and sophisticated in their attacks. Taking advantage of vulnerabilities present in major software is often an attractive entry point for establishing a campaign within an enterprise environment. The CrowdStrike 2022 Global Threat Report highlights how adversaries continue to shift tradecraft and weaponize vulnerabilities to evade detection … [Read more...] about How the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Automates Vulnerability Remediation
Hackers Exploited 0-Day Vulnerability in Zimbra Email Platform to Spy on Users
A threat actor, likely Chinese in origin, is actively attempting to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in the Zimbra open-source email platform as part of spear-phishing campaigns that commenced in December 2021. The espionage operation — codenamed "EmailThief" — was detailed by cybersecurity company Volexity in a technical report published Thursday, noting that successful … [Read more...] about Hackers Exploited 0-Day Vulnerability in Zimbra Email Platform to Spy on Users
How to Baseline and Hunt Log4Shell with the Falcon Platform
Note: This post first appeared in r/CrowdStrike. First and foremost: if you’re reading this post, I hope you’re doing well and have been able to achieve some semblance of balance between life and work. It has been, I think we can all agree, a wild December in cybersecurity (again). At this time, it’s very likely that you and your team are in the throes of hunting, assessing … [Read more...] about How to Baseline and Hunt Log4Shell with the Falcon Platform
4 Keys to Selecting a Cloud Workload Protection Platform
Security budgets are not infinite. Every dollar spent must produce a return on investment (ROI) in the form of better detection or prevention. Getting the highest ROI for security purchases is a key consideration for any IT leader. But the path to achieving that goal is not always easy to find. It is tempting for CISOs and CIOs to succumb to “shiny toy” syndrome: to buy the … [Read more...] about 4 Keys to Selecting a Cloud Workload Protection Platform
CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Receives 12th AAA Rating from SE Labs
The CrowdStrike Falcon® platform receives new AAA rating from SE Labs, one of the most prestigious independent third-party testing institutions Falcon achieves AAA rating, scoring 99% total accuracy and 100% legitimate accuracy This marks the Falcon platform’s 12th AAA rating from SE Labs since March 2018 CrowdStrike remains committed to transparency and our mission to stop … [Read more...] about CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Receives 12th AAA Rating from SE Labs