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This update includes the changes in tzdata 2024b. Notable changes are: - - Updated leap second list, which was set to expire by the end of December.
Security in open-source projects has always been a challenge. The very nature of open-source software encourages collaboration, transparency, and improvement, …
Several issues have been found in netatalk, an Apple Filing Protocol service. Three issues are related to off-by-one errorrs and resultant heap-based buffer ov…
Applications that use Wget to access a remote resource using shorthand URLs and pass arbitrary user credentials in the URL are vulnerable. In these cases attac…
Improper Finite State Machines (FSMs) in the Hardware logic in some 4th and 5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Processors may allow an authorized user to potentially …
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently conducted an in-depth Red Team Assessment (RTA) to enhance cybersecurity in US critical in…
Multi-stage cyber attacks, characterized by their complex execution chains, are designed to avoid detection and trick victims into a false sense of security. K…
Linux 6.13 features significant enhancements in Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) code that aim to provide robust hardware-based security protections for vir…
When CVEs go viral, separating critical vulnerabilities from the noise is essential to protecting your organization. That’s why Intruder, a leader in attack su…
The Russia-aligned threat actor known as RomCom has been linked to the zero-day exploitation of two security flaws, one in Mozilla Firefox and the other in Mic…
The China-linked threat actor known as Earth Estries has been observed using a previously undocumented backdoor called GHOSTSPIDER as part of its attacks targe…
Compression utilities like 7-Zip have become essential tools for managing and storing data efficiently. Renowned for its high compression ratio and versatility…
We hear terms like “state-sponsored attacks” and “critical vulnerabilities” all the time, but what’s really going on behind those words? This week’s cybersecur…
A microcode update has been released for Intel processors, addressing multiple vulnerabilties which potentially could cause information disclosue or local DoS.
As the world becomes increasingly digital''transforming education, healthcare, and businesses'' cybersecurity threats are keeping pace. These challenges aren't…
The North Korea-linked threat actor known as Sapphire Sleet is estimated to have stolen more than $10 million worth of cryptocurrency as part of social enginee…
PHP version 8.3.14 (21 Nov 2024) CLI: Fixed bug GH-16373 (Shebang is not skipped for router script in cli-server started through shebang). (ilutov) Fixed bug G…
The fix for CVE-2024-10978 accidentally caused settings for role to not be applied if they come from non-interactive sources, including previous ALTER {ROLE|DA…
The postgresql minor release shipped in DSA 5812 introduced an ABI break, which has been reverted so that extensions do not need to be rebuilt. For the stable …
Privileged access management (PAM) plays a pivotal role in building a strong security strategy. PAM empowers you to significantly reduce cybersecurity risks, g…
Potential disclosure of plaintext in OpenPGP encrypted message. (CVE-2024-11159) References: - https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=33763
The frequency and sophistication of modern cyberattacks are surging, making it increasingly challenging for organizations to protect sensitive data and critica…
Multiple decade-old security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the needrestart package installed by default in Ubuntu Server (since version 21.04) that co…
Microsoft has announced a new Windows Resiliency Initiative as a way to improve security and reliability, as well as ensure that system integrity is not compro…