Netizen Blog and News
The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
Category: Application Security
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Over the last half-decade, TikTok has swiftly climbed to a leading position within the realm of social media, captivating a worldwide audience with its short, intriguing video content. Owned by the Chinese technological behemoth ByteDance, TikTok has been the focus of intense international scrutiny and debate, mainly from Western governments. The heart of this debate…
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Fortinet has recently taken steps to strengthen its cybersecurity posture by patching a critical flaw in the FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS) software, which had left servers vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) attacks. This effort reflects Fortinet’s commitment to addressing security vulnerabilities promptly to protect against potential cyber threats. In addressing various security concerns,…
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How can developers ensure their software stands strong against the barrage of cyber threats today? The key lies in secure coding practices, which are crucial for building software that is not only functional but also resilient to potential security breaches. This article examines secure coding’s importance and unfolds through practical strategies like code minification, obfuscation,…
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Overview: Phish Tale of the Week Often times phishing/smishing campaigns, created by malicious actors, target users by utilizing social engineering. For example, in this text message, the actors are appearing as Coinbase and informing you that action needs to be taken regarding your account. The message first prompts you with a notification that your account…
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Security vulnerabilities are a common occurrence in managing any business’s organizational security. The prompt patching and remediation of any new vulnerabilities are critical to reducing the outside attack surface. Netizen’s Security Operations Center (SOC) has compiled five vulnerabilities from February that should be immediately patched or addressed if present in your environment. Detailed writeups below:…
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The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) successfully thwarted LockBit, a notorious global cybercrime syndicate known for ransomware attacks. The operation, named Cronos, involved seizing control of LockBit’s network and was a collaborative effort with international law enforcement. This highlights the evolving capabilities of law enforcement against cyber threats and emphasizes the commitment to supporting recovery…
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In a recent SEC filing, Clorox, the American manufacturing giant known for its consumer and professional cleaning products, has disclosed the financial aftermath of a cyberattack that struck the company in August 2023. This cyber incident, which commenced on August 11, led to the company identifying unauthorized activities within its systems, prompting immediate action to…
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Overview: Phish Tale of the Week Often times phishing campaigns, created by malicious actors, target users by utilizing social engineering. For example, in this text message, the actors are appearing as Netflix and informing you that action needs to be taken regarding your payment method on your account. The message politely explains that our account…
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Netizen’s Security Operations Center (SOC) has identified and detailed five critical vulnerabilities from January that should be promptly patched. These include issues in NetScaler ADC, NetScaler Gateway, Google Chrome, vCenter Server, and Apache ActiveMQ. Netizen offers advanced security solutions and services, including compliance support, vulnerability assessments, and an automated assessment tool.
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In a significant shift, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced collaboration with the Pentagon on various software projects, including those related to cybersecurity. This announcement marks a substantial departure from the organization’s prior stance, as it had previously imposed a ban on employing its artificial intelligence technology for military purposes. Military Engagement and Ethical…
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