Log4J: 4 Month Old Vulnerability – All is Fixed Right?

is everything fixed now about 4 months after the vulnerability was disclosed (and discussed here December 13,2021) So on this day in March (the 4th)   Threatpost has a story from a few days ago: Millions of Java Apps Remain Vulnerable to Log4Shell (a Log4J vulnerability) The main sentences in the story are the following: “Researchers … Read more

PCI 4.0 Here What it Means

First of All, PCI 4.0 will not remove the previous version (3.2.1) it will enhance the PCI standard (this information is from the “At a Glance” document at www.pcisecuritystandards.org) What is New in PCI DSS v4.0?There were many changes incorporated into the latest version of the Standard. Below are examples of someof those changes. For … Read more

Linux Kernel Vulnerability + Dirty Pipe

What does it mean when a Linux Kernel has a vulnerability? the Linux kernel is the software which runs the system – the  main operating system software it is inside all other software – it does connect to applications with shell (usually Bourne image from Linoxide   Updated the image to include Android possible issues … Read more

Vulnerability Management – Just Do It!

Abilities Identify Security issues based on analysis of vulnerabilities – apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements Knowledge Application vulnerabilities, data backup and recovery, host/network access control mechanisms, system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques. Skills Detecting host and network intrusions Conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems. Tasks Keep up … Read more

APC UPS (Power Supplies) 3 Critical Vulnerabilities

Do you have an APC UPS(Uninterruptible Power Supply)? (Image above from Armis Research) I do not know which devices actually have these vulnerabilities, assuming Armis research is correct then it may be all devices that connect to the cloud. Armis Research found some vulnerabilities: Armis has discovered a set of three critical vulnerabilities in APC … Read more