Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2022

Google addressed a high-severity flaw in its OAuth client library for Java that could allow attackers with a compromised token to deploy malicious payloads. The Google OAuth Client Library for Java is designed to work with any OAuth service on the web, not just with Google APIs. or higher), and Google App Engine. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2021

version to address recently discovered arbitrary code execution flaw tracked as CVE-2021-44832. version to address a recently discovered arbitrary code execution flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-44832, affecting Log4j 2.17.0. CVE-2021-44832 is the fifth vulnerability discovered in the popular library in the last weeks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2022

Researchers from JFrog’s Security Research team discovered five vulnerabilities in the PJSIP open-source multimedia communication library. Researchers from JFrog’s Security Research team discovered five vulnerabilities in the popular PJSIP open-source multimedia communication library. on February 24, 2022.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Experts publicly disclose Proof-of-concept exploits for a critical zero-day vulnerability in the Apache Log4j Java-based logging library. Experts publicly disclose Proof-of-concept exploits for a critical remote code execution zero-day vulnerability, tracked a CVE-2021-44228 (aka Log4Shell ), in the Apache Log4j Java-based logging library.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to Libraries - an induction pack for frontline public library staff 25 January 2023 Welcome to Libraries - an induction pack for frontline public library staff Welcome to Libraries - your guide to working in public libraries is available as a digital publication and in a limited print format.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Mozilla fixed a critical memory corruption issue affecting its cross-platform Network Security Services (NSS) set of cryptography libraries. Mozilla has addressed a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2021-43527) in its cross-platform Network Security Services (NSS) set of cryptography libraries. and NSS 3.73

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CILIP

MARCH 9, 2021

Bolinda UK Ltd and CILIP join forces to activate Libraries Week 2021. CILIP is pleased to announce that Bolinda UK Ltd , the creators of BorrowBox , has joined forces with CILIP as a supporter for Libraries Week 2021 alongside Nielsen Book. Libraries Week is a celebration of the nation?s Published: 10 March 2020.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Learning from our Past: Celebrating Black History Month with Lancaster University Library Slavery Banner in Lancaster Universit Library (to Sunita Abraham) Lancaster University Library takes the lead in decolonisation to reach staff and students of the university, with a diverse range of engaging, and enriching activites, initiatives, and projects.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

VMware warned of the existence of a public exploit targeting a recently addressed critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-39144 (CVSS score of 9.8), in NSX Data Center for vSphere (NSX-V). The remote code execution vulnerability resides in the XStream open-source library. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Which are the cyber attacks of 2021 that had the major impact on organizations worldwide in terms of financial losses and disruption of the operations? Colonial Pipeline ( May 2021 ) – The Colonial Pipeline facility in Pelham, Alabama, was hit by a cybersecurity attack in May and its operators were forced to shut down its systems.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Google discovered a flaw in GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG)’s Libgcrypt encryption library that could be exploited to get remote code execution. It’s also the crypto library used by systemd for DNSSEC. The team recommends users to stop using the vulnerable version of the library. which we released last week.

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CILIP

JUNE 13, 2023

Connecting town and gown through the library How to help a community explore its slave-trading history: Lesley English, Head of Library Engagement at Lancaster University Library, explains how the library plays a key role in building bridges between town and gown. We connect, we innovate, we include.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2022

Which are the most-read cyber stories of 2021? Experts discovered a Local Privilege Escalation, tracked as CVE-2021-33909, that could allow attackers to get root access on most Linux distros. A zero-day exploit for Log4j Java library could have a tsunami impact on IT giants. This post includes Top Posts for the last 365 days.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2021

Microsoft’s June 2021 Patch Tuesday addressed 50 vulnerabilities, including six zero-day issues that are being actively exploited in the wild. Five vulnerabilities fixed by Microsoft’s June 2021 Patch Tuesday are rated Critical and 45 are rated Important in severity. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Two popular npm libraries, coa and rc. The security team of the npm JavaScript package warns that two popular npm libraries, coa and rc. Two npm libraries that have a total of 23 million weekly downloads, a data that is worrisome. 2/3] — npm (@npmjs) November 4, 2021. The post npm libraries coa and rc.

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CILIP

JUNE 8, 2023

Nick Poole joins Parent Zone Podcast to discuss the future and past of public libraries In this 45 minute podcast, Nick Poole, CILIP CEO covers the evolution of public libraries and calls for new approaches from government in light of the digital and AI revolutions that are already transforming how we access and understand information.

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APRIL 20, 2021

One world, one library network. Working Internationally for Libraries Virtual Conference 2021: A free, virtual conference for Public Libraries in the UK and across the world. Public library services around the world have been confronting massive global challenges while embracing innovation and new opportunities.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Researcher discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in the open-source Apache Commons Text library. GitHub’s threat analyst Alvaro Munoz discovered a remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-42889, in the open-source Apache Commons Text library. ” reads the post published by Munoz.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A cyber espionage group targets governments and state-owned organizations in multiple Asian countries since early 2021. Threat actors are targeting government and state-owned organizations in multiple Asian countries as parts of a cyber espionage campaign that remained under the radar since early 2021. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CILIP

JUNE 30, 2021

Independent Review of Public Library Financing Panel announcement. CILIP is delighted to announce the expert members of the recently established Independent Review of Public Library Financing Panel. Public libraries are a vital part of the fabric of daily life for millions of people across the UK every day.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Microsoft February 2021 Patch Tuesday addresses 56 vulnerabilities, including a flaw that is known to be actively exploited in the wild. The CVE-2021-1732 zero-day is an elevation of privilege issues that resides in the Windows Win32k component. ” reads a blog post published by Microsoft.

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APRIL 13, 2021

CILIP welcomes NLT research into Primary School Libraries. CILIP has been pleased to work with the National Literacy Trust (NLT) on the Primary School Library Review , announced today to coincide with Cressida Cowell?s Published: 13 April 2021. s call for an ?100m 100m investment in literacy and reading. Find out more about the.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lee Child and Libraries. ? Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2021 takes place on 27 January and like every year there will be opportunities for libraries to get involved. WHAT we learn in libraries has a lasting impact on our lives. WHAT we learn in libraries has a lasting impact on our lives. Learning in libraries. ?Libraries

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CILIP

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Engage your MP with the new Libraries, Information and Knowledge APPG. CILIP is pleased to launch the new All Party Parliamentary Group for Libraries, Information and Knowledge (LInK), highlighting the value and impact of knowledge, information and libraries in the UK. Libraries and Local Recovery- the way ahead?

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The Texas Record

JULY 12, 2021

This event is organized by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and co-sponsored with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to promote electronic records management in Texas government. For more information about the 2021 e-Records conference, check out the conference website.

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The Texas Record

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Registration for the 2021 e-Records Conference is now open to state agencies and local governments. About e-Records 2021. Be sure to visit the conference webpage for more details about this virtual e-Records experience and to read about the exciting presentations we’ve selected this year. Visit the conference website to register now.

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CILIP

MARCH 11, 2021

Croydon Libraries: Open letter concerning proposed cuts and closures to Croydon Libraries. Dear Councillor Lewis, Open letter concerning proposed cuts and closures to Croydon Libraries. We are writing in response to the consultation on the future of public library services in Croydon. disability.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 10, 2022

For many, 2021 was a year to forget. You can read more about that attack, along with the year’s other biggest stories, in our 2021 cyber security review of the year. 2021 got off to an inauspicious start when cyber security researchers reported a huge leak of Brazilian residents’ data. First came the Colonial Pipeline hack.

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JUNE 7, 2021

Now more than ever, libraries must find ways to engage with their communities in order to demonstrate the value they create and deliver. It takes each element of the strategic marketing domain and outlines both current marketing best practice and its detailed application in the library and information sector. Published: 07 June 2021.

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CILIP

JUNE 3, 2021

Suffolk Libraries upgrades to become a Premium Employer Partner with CILIP. Suffolk Libraries has become the latest major employer to join the Premium tier of CILIP?s s library service since 2012 during which time all 44 libraries have stayed open with opening hours increasing at several sites. Published: 7 June 2021.

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CILIP

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Public Libraries as part of the HM Government ?roadmap? CILIP welcomes the recognition of libraries as essential services and library staff as ?key s pandemic response, demonstrating the vital role public libraries have to play in our national recovery. Although many library services have been ?open? key workers?

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CILIP

MAY 14, 2021

Should libraries fine users for late return of books and other items? We asked you what you thought about the use of library fines and you didn?t All fines do is scare people, especially those on low-incomes from accessing the library. Many public library services rely on fines income to offset running costs.

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CILIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Apprenticeships: supporting new talent in to libraries. Last summer Kirklees Libraries recruited two new apprentices as part of a council-wide programme to develop and deliver apprentice opportunities. Among the vanguard of library apprenticeships schemes is Kirklees Libraries in West Yorkshire. Career opportunities.

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CILIP

MARCH 10, 2021

Open letter concerning proposal changes to the National Art Library. Dear Dr Hunt, Open letter concerning proposed changes to the National Art Library. s new facilities in Hackney will of necessity restrict access to the Library?s

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

In May 2021, Microsoft patched a similarly critical and wormable vulnerability in the HTTP Protocol Stack; less than a week later, computer code made to exploit the flaw was posted online. . “Test and deploy this patch quickly.” ” Quickly indeed. “Thankfully the Windows preview pane is not a vector for this attack.”

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CILIP

JANUARY 5, 2021

Information professionals and the power of literature celebrated in 2021 New Year Honours list. Public library services played a well-documented role in helping their communities weather the pandemic, so it is good to see this recognised in the New Year Honours list. Much-loved children?s

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CILIP

MARCH 8, 2021

Feminist leadership, libraries and Covid-19. s Library which was established in 1991 and now has more than 20 paid staff ? s was Roly Keating, Chief Executive of the British Library. I have been a lifelong library lover, but have no formal training as an information professional. s Library were sown.? Adele said:

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