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PAN-OS Vulnerabilities Including Zero-Day and Expedition CVEs

Introduction: Three critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS firewalls, posing significant security risks to organizations using these devices. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-5910, CVE-2024-9463, and CVE-2024-9465, have been classified as critical due to their potential impact on system integrity and confidentiality. CVE-2024-5910: Missing Authentication for Critical Function CVE-2024-9463: OS Command Injection …

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Critical Vulnerabilities in the Ollama AI Framework: Understanding the Risks and Mitigating Threats

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The rapid evolution of AI technology highlights the importance of cybersecurity in deploying machine learning models across industries. Recently, critical vulnerabilities were identified in the Ollama AI framework, a widely used open-source platform for running large language models (LLMs) on Windows, Linux, and macOS devices. Here’s an overview of these vulnerabilities, the potential threats they …

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Critical Fixes Released for Cisco ASA and FTD: Protect Against Exploitable Vulnerabilities - Poster

Critical Cisco ASA and FTD Update Defends Against CVE-2024-20481 VPN Brute Force Exploits

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Cisco has recently issued crucial updates for its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) products to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-20481, CVE-2024-20412, CVE-2024-20424, and CVE-2024-20329. These vulnerabilities, if left unpatched, could lead to severe network security risks, particularly as cyberattacks targeting VPNs, remote access points, and management interfaces escalate. This suite …

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CVE-2024-38812 Critical VMware vCenter Server Vulnerability Patch - Poster

VMware’s vCenter Server Security Patch: Addressing the Critical CVE-2024-38812 Vulnerability

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In a recent security update, VMware addressed a series of vulnerabilities in its vCenter Server platform, with the most critical among them being CVE-2024-38812. This vulnerability, if left unpatched, poses significant risks to organizations leveraging VMware’s vCenter Server for managing their virtual infrastructure. Understanding the nature of CVE-2024-38812, its potential impacts, and the mitigation strategies …

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Quishing: The Silent Threat Lurking in Everyday QR Codes

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In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cybercriminals are continually refining their methods to exploit human behavior and technological vulnerabilities. A relatively new tactic, quishing, has emerged as a dangerous evolution of phishing, leveraging the widespread use of QR codes. While QR codes are intended to enhance user convenience, particularly in a post-pandemic world where touchless solutions …

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HM-Surf macOS Vulnerability: Risks, Exploits, and Protections

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The discovery of a new macOS vulnerability, dubbed “HM-Surf,” has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community. This critical flaw has the potential to allow unauthorized data access on macOS devices, posing severe risks for both individual users and enterprises. While initial reports have highlighted its use in adware attacks, the true implications of HM-Surf go …

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Critical Kubernetes Vulnerability CVE-2024-9486 Exposes Nodes to Root Access

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In the ever-evolving world of cloud-native technology, Kubernetes has emerged as a cornerstone for managing containerized applications at scale. Its widespread adoption comes with increased scrutiny from attackers, and the recent discovery of CVE-2024-9486 highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance in securing Kubernetes clusters. CVE-2024-9486 is a high-severity security vulnerability that has the potential to …

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GitHub Patches Critical CVE-2024-9487 Vulnerability in Actions

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In a significant move to safeguard its users, GitHub recently addressed a critical vulnerability that could have put millions of repositories at risk. This flaw, rated high in severity, affected GitHub’s Actions, a popular tool for automating workflows. If exploited, the vulnerability could have allowed threat actors to gain unauthorized access to repositories, potentially exposing …

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Microsoft Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited: CVE-2024-43572 & CVE-2024-43573

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Cybersecurity professionals are on high alert following the latest advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) about critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2023-36761 and CVE-2023-36802, have been actively exploited in the wild, posing significant risks to both public and private sector organizations. What Are These Zero-Day Vulnerabilities? Zero-day …

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