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Why Your VPN May Not Be As Secure As It Claims

Krebs on Security

VPNs work by creating a virtual network interface that serves as an encrypted tunnel for communications. But researchers at Leviathan Security say they’ve discovered it’s possible to abuse an obscure feature built into the DHCP protocol so that other users on the local network are forced to connect to a rogue DHCP server.

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Cisco warns of a critical bug in Unified Communications products, patch it now!

Security Affairs

Cisco addressed a critical flaw in its Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products that could lead to remote code execution. Cisco released security patches to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20253 (CVSS score of 9.9), impacting multiple Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products.

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Feds Disrupt Cyberattack Aimed at Pacific Communications

Data Breach Today

Department of Homeland Security says that it stopped an international hacking group from launching a major cyberattack on an underground cable system's servers. If the attackers had been successful, the incident could have become a national security threat, security experts say.

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Swiss Air Force sensitive files stolen in the hack of Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Security Affairs

Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web as a result of cyberattack on a US security provider. Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web after the US security company Ultra Intelligence & Communications suffered a data breach. ” reported the SwissInfo website.

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How and Why Should You Be Tracking Geopolitical Risk?

The world is more interconnected than ever, whether in terms of economics and supply chains or technology and communication. Geopolitically, however, it is becoming increasingly fragmented – threatening the operations, financial well-being, and security of globally connected companies. But tracking it can be difficult.

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Zscaler Data Security Platform Takes on Symantec, CASB Tools

Data Breach Today

CEO Jay Chaudhry: In-Line Inspection, App-to-App Protection Aid Data Defense Growth Zscaler's ability to inspect traffic in-line and secure application-to-application communications has driven massive growth in its data protection business, CEO Jay Chaudhry said.

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NSA releases guidance for securing Unified Communications and VVoIP

Security Affairs

The US National Security Agency (NSA) released guidance for securing Unified Communications/Voice and Video over IP Systems (VVoIP). NSA last week released guidance for securing their communication systems, specifically Unified Communications (UC) and Voice and Video over IP (VVoIP).