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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Atlassian Confluence RCE vulnerability
A new high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability known as CVE-2024-21683 has been discovered in Atlassian’s Confluence Data Center and Server. This vulnerability permits an attacker with an account on the service to gain server control. Review this Cybersecurity Threat...
New report: BEC accounts for 1 in 10 email attacks
Email-based social engineering threats are thriving as attackers continue to adapt and evolve their tactics to increase their chances of success. The latest analysis of email detection data by Barracuda researchers reveals that while the landscape remains dominated by mass phishing and general scamming attacks, there’s...
Survey sees growth for managed security service providers
A survey of more than 950 IT and security professionals finds just over a quarter of respondents (26 percent) work for organizations that consume managed security services. Conducted by CDW, the survey notes that organizations are consuming some specific services,...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New Microsoft Outlook client vulnerability
A recent Microsoft Outlook client zero-click remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2024-30103, has a CVSS score of 8.8. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to limit the impact this vulnerability may have on your organization. What is the threat? CVE-2024-30103 allows...
Pioneers in Tech: Nicholas Metropolis & and the MANIAC
While not the namesake of an Academy Award-winning film, “Nicholas Metropolis” is a name you’re not likely to forget once you’ve read this edition of Pioneers in Tech. Born on June 11, 1915, in Chicago, Nicholas Constantine Metropolis was recruited...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical PHP vulnerability enables remote code execution
A vulnerability known as CVE-2024-4577 is exploiting Apache’s handling of Unicode to ASCII conversion when using Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) Common Gateway Interface (CGI) mode. This enables the execution of malicious code within the PHP executable. This presents a significant risk...
Ask an MSP Expert: Unlocking the secrets of SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) can be tricky to master. Luckily Kendra Lee, president of KLA Group, shared some helpful tips during her recent webinar on what to do when SEO is not meeting expectations. Kendra sheds light on the following...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New typosquatting attack targeting Google users
Google users have been targeted with a typosquatted attack when searching Advanced IP Scanner. When searching for this free network scanner for Windows, users are served with an exploited version of Advanced IP Scanner that injects a CobaltStrike Beacon into...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical VBEM vulnerability
A Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager (VBEM) security vulnerability, CVE-2024-29849, can pose serious risks for organizations. Users are advised to update their VBEM to the latest version immediately. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn about which actions to take to...
SMBs are relying more on data to drive decisions
A global survey of 2,362 executives working for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) suggests there is a much greater appreciation for the value of data among organizations that have historically tended not to invest as heavily in tools and platforms...
