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Exploit for Critical Auth Bypass Flaw in ArcServe UDP

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in ArcServe Unified Data Protection (UDP) versions 7.0 to 9.0 that can be exploited to bypass authentication on the system. ArcServe UDP is data protection software used for ransomware protection through attack neutralisation, data restoration, and disaster recovery. This authentication bypass vulnerability could result in attackers obtaining admin privileges, […]

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Veeam Vulnerability Exploit Code Released

News, Vulnerabilities / Ian Reynolds

Proof of concept (PoC) code has been released for a cross-platform exploit that can be performed on unpatched Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) software. Veeam are a data security organisation whose backup and recovery software is used as both on-premises and cloud-based data protection solutions. Security updates to patch the exploitable vulnerability were released earlier

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The people are the problem

Articles, Information Assurance / Ian Reynolds

As professionals in the technical discipline of Information Technology, it can be easy to forget that the risks that we need to guard against are more than purely technical. While it is true that patches need to be applied, security baselines followed, and firewalls configured – the job does not end there. For many organisations,

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Does your organisations data lurk in the shadows?

Articles, Information Assurance / Ian Reynolds

“Shadow IT” (also known as “Stealth IT”, “Client IT” or “What have those eejits in marketing done now?”) is the term used to describe IT systems which are developed and owned by business teams outside of the control or jurisdiction of an organisation’s IT department. Usually initiated with pure intentions, these systems can pose a

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World’s second largest data breach hits Marriott customers

News / Ian Reynolds

Half a billion user accounts stolen over four years On 8th September 2018, Marriott hotels noticed a security alert concerning an attempt to access the Starwood Hotels reservation database which the hotel chain had purchased back in 2016. Recent investigations have revealed that the attackers had access to the Starwood systems and database since 2014,

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Huge attack on Norway’s health care systems may have exposed half the population

News / Ian Reynolds

A massive security breach in Norway’s Health South-East Regional Health Authority may have exposed the personal health records of 2.9 million people. Covering ten counties, Health South-East RHA is responsible for the health care of 57% of Norway’s population. In 2013, Norway cemented their reputation for excellence in healthcare when they were placed first on

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Cardholder Data Stolen in Latest Hyatt Hotels Security Breach

News / Ian Reynolds

The global hotel chain Hyatt Hotels informed their customers this week that their credit card details may have been stolen as a direct result of a recent security breach. Chuck Floyd (Global President of Operations for Hyatt Hotels) revealed in a statement that the security breach took place between March 18, 2017 and July 2, 2017

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Data Protection

Exploit for Critical Auth Bypass Flaw in ArcServe UDP

Veeam Vulnerability Exploit Code Released

The people are the problem

Does your organisations data lurk in the shadows?

World’s second largest data breach hits Marriott customers

Cardholder Data Stolen in Latest Hyatt Hotels Security Breach

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