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Cisco fixes a static default credential issue in Smart Software Manager tool

Security Affairs

One of the flaws patched the IT giant is a critical issue, tracked as CVE-2020-3158 , while six vulnerabilities are rated as high-risk severity. The CVE-2020-3158 flaw is related to the presence of a system account that has a default and static password in the Smart Software Manager tool. ” reads the advisory published by Cisco.

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Yomi Hunter Catches the CurveBall

Security Affairs

Many system administrators and companies were rushing to update internet exposed machines, like web servers or gateways, worried about possible remote code execution, reviving the EternalBlue /WannaCry crisis in their mind. . What the NSA states is real: CVE-2020-0601 exposes companies to high risks. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CSPM vs CWPP vs CIEM vs CNAPP: What’s the Difference?

eSecurity Planet

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance. CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches.

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USBAnywhere BMC flaws expose Supermicro servers to hack

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A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating with the system administrator through an independent connection. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Feds Warn About Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks, Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

These flaws represent a considerable risk for enterprises and government agencies, and threat actors use them regularly. CVE-2014-4404 : An RCE vulnerability caused by buffer overflow in old Apple’s products (iOs before 8 and Apple TV before 7) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context. 7 SP1, 8, 8.1)

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Only now we known that International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was hacked in 2016

Security Affairs

“Mail server, domain administrator and system administrator accounts were all affected, giving cyberespions access to the past and current passwords of more than 2,000 ICAO system users. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. “ reports Radio-Canada.

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Thousands of RDM refrigeration systems exposed online are at risk

Security Affairs

“They all come with a default username and “1234” as the default password, which is rarely changed by system administrators.” Imagine the damages that could be caused by activating the defrost function, especially when dealing with hospitals where refrigeration systems are used to store blood and drugs.

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