GeoServer Vulnerability Targeted by Hackers to Deliver Backdoors and Botnet Malware

A recently disclosed security flaw in OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools has been exploited as part of multiple campaigns to deliver cryptocurrency miners, botnet malware such as Condi and JenX, and a known backdoor called SideWalk. The security vulnerability is a critical remote code execution bug (CVE-2024-36401, CVSS score: 9.8) that could allow malicious actors to take […]

It’s great seeing the creative ways students and teachers are making Copilot a daily habit, using AI tools to help with everything from study guides to personalized tutoring.

The post It’s great seeing the creative ways students and teachers are making Copilot a daily habit, using AI tools to help with everything from study guides to personalized tutoring. appeared first on Stories.

GitHub Actions Vulnerable to Typosquatting, Exposing Developers to Hidden Malicious Code

Threat actors have long leveraged typosquatting as a means to trick unsuspecting users into visiting malicious websites or downloading booby-trapped software and packages. These attacks typically involve registering domains or packages with names slightly altered from their legitimate counterparts (e.g., goog1e.com vs. google.com). Adversaries targeting open-source repositories across

Pioneering Transparency: Oklahoma’s Proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Originally published by Truyo.In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both promise and challenge. With AI permeating various aspects of our lives, from customer service interactions to content creation, ensuring transparency, accountability, and user control becomes paramount. Recognizing this need, Oklahoma stands at the forefront of innovation with […]

The DORA Quest: Beware of Vendors with Magic Beans

Originally published by Own Company.Written by Matthew O’Neill, Field CTO, Own Company.You can’t escape the sheer volume of vendors sharing information about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and how buying their tooling will make you compliant, which we all know is nonsense. DORA is upon us, and crafting the right outcome will require new […]

The State of the Virtual CISO Report: MSP/MSSP Security Strategies for 2025

The 2024 State of the vCISO Report continues Cynomi’s tradition of examining the growing popularity of virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services. According to the independent survey, the demand for these services is increasing, with both providers and clients reaping the rewards. The upward trend is set to continue, with even faster growth expected […]

Critical Security Flaw Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin for WordPress

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered yet another critical security flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could allow unauthenticated users to take control of arbitrary accounts. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44000 (CVSS score: 7.5), impacts versions before and including 6.4.1. It has been addressed in version 6.5.0.1.  “The plugin suffers from an

Apache OFBiz Update Fixes High-Severity Flaw Leading to Remote Code Execution

A new security flaw has been addressed in the Apache OFBiz open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that, if successfully exploited, could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution on Linux and Windows. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45195 (CVSS score: 7.5), affects all versions of the software before 18.12.16. “An attacker with no valid

Pavel Durov Criticizes Outdated Laws After Arrest Over Telegram Criminal Activity

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has broken his silence nearly two weeks after his arrest in France, stating the charges are misguided. “If a country is unhappy with an internet service, the established practice is to start a legal action against the service itself,” Durov said in a 600-word statement on his Telegram account. “Using laws […]