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Netgear broadband router vulnerable to remote compromise

A new report from Microsoft’s security research team details how the Netgear DGN-2200 broadband router can be compromised remotely, allowing attackers access to the internal network. Microsoft’s 365 Defender Research Team has published a detailed report that explains the flaws they discovered in the firmware of the Netgear DGN-2200v1 ADSL router, that enables a remote […]

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Critical PrintNightmare vulnerability exposes Domain controllers

News, Vulnerabilities / secureteampstg

Code demonstrating how to exploit an 0day vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler was accidentally published on GitHub this week. This remote code execution vulnerability can be exploited to take control of a fully patched Windows Domain Controller. In the June 2021 Patch bundle, Microsoft delivered a fix for CVE-2021-1675, an elevation of privilege and

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What’s new in CIS Controls v8?

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The world has changed, and the CIS Controls have evolved to reflect those changes. The increased use of cloud computing, remote working, virtualisation, and outsourcing have all redefined and blurred the edges of the corporate network. The latest version 8 of the CIS Controls provides a practical framework for organisations of all sizes to identify

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How Poor Library Hygiene Compromises your Application Security

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Modern software development makes extensive use of open-source libraries that save development time and money. However, 79% of developers fail to keep those libraries up to date leaving their code vulnerable to newly discovered flaws and vulnerabilities. A new report from testing firm Veracode reveals some worrying trends that Security Managers should discuss with their

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iOS WiFi crashes with malicious hotspot name

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iPhone users should beware after a bug is disclosed that can disable the WiFi system simply by connecting to a hotspot with a specially crafted name. The bug in iOS results from a poorly sanitised input string (Improper Input Validation) and in this case it was a failure to remove escape sequences from the input.

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Ransomware is key cyber threat to UK businesses

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The CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, says that the main threat facing UK businesses and consumers is ransomware coming from cyber criminals. This week Lindy Cameron delivered the Annual Security Lecture to the Royal United Services Institute where she stated that: For most UK citizens and businesses, and indeed

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Google Chrome 0Day RCE Fixed

News, Vulnerabilities / secureteampstg

Google is rolling out a new version of their Chrome web browser that fixes a remote code execution vulnerability that is under attack in the wild – the seventh zero day in Chrome so far this year. The new version of Chrome (91.0.4472.114) on Linux, Windows, and Mac resolves four high severity vulnerabilities including CVE-2021-30554

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How To Become An Ethical Hacker

Articles, Cyber Essentials, Social Engineering / secureteampstg

Everyone has heard of hacking, but not many will know of its less-sinister counterpart, ethical hacking. Rather than the image of an evil villain breaking into important software in a dingy basement, imagine someone working alongside important companies and training them in techniques to prevent malicious attacks to their system. Ethical hacking is quickly becoming

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The Ultimate Expert Guide To Password Security

Articles, Cyber Essentials / secureteampstg

Passwords are the keys and locks to everything in our digital lives, which is why it is so important that they are strong and safe. However, password strength is still an ongoing problem, with many people using weak or common passwords and using the same password for multiple accounts. Here at SecureTeam, we have extensive

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iOS vs Android: Which Is More Secure?

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There are big differences between iOS and Android mobile platforms, especially in how they attempt to mitigate cybersecurity threats. For years, iOS has enjoyed the reputation as the most secure mobile operating system; however, recent changes are allowing Android to make some headway and close the gap between the two. You can never be completely

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Author name: secureteampstg

Netgear broadband router vulnerable to remote compromise

Critical PrintNightmare vulnerability exposes Domain controllers

What’s new in CIS Controls v8?

How Poor Library Hygiene Compromises your Application Security

iOS WiFi crashes with malicious hotspot name

Ransomware is key cyber threat to UK businesses

Google Chrome 0Day RCE Fixed

The Ultimate Expert Guide To Password Security

iOS vs Android: Which Is More Secure?

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