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Multiple APT groups exploited WinRAR flaw CVE-2023-38831

Security Affairs

Google TAG reported that both Russia and China-linked threat actors are weaponizing the a high-severity vulnerability in WinRAR. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) reported that in recent weeks multiple nation-state actors were spotted exploiting the vulnerability CVE-2023-38831 in WinRAR. ” reported Google TAG.

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Russia-linked APT29 group exploited WinRAR 0day in attacks against embassies

Security Affairs

The Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NDSC) reported that APT29 (aka SVR group , Cozy Bear , Nobelium , Midnight Blizzard , and The Dukes ) has been exploiting the CVE-2023-38831 vulnerability in WinRAR in recent attacks. The weaponized documents embedded malicious content that exploited the WinRAR vulnerability.

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What Is VLAN Tagging? Definition & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

This separation helps to control traffic, optimize network performance, and even improve security by isolating sensitive workloads and data. That’s where VLAN tagging — the practice of adding metadata labels, known as VLAN IDs, to information packets on the network — can help.

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How to Set Up a VLAN in 12 Steps: Creation & Configuration

eSecurity Planet

Setting up a virtual local area network (VLAN) can be a complicated process, especially if you’re operating a large enterprise network, a network with legacy or hybrid architectures, or a network with specific workloads that require additional security and regulatory compliance safeguards.

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U.S. Govt. Apps Bundled Russian Code With Ties to Mobile Malware Developer

Krebs on Security

The Army told Reuters it removed an app containing Pushwoosh in March, citing “security concerns.” ” The Army app was used by soldiers at one of the nation’s main combat training bases. that was also connected to email addresses and account profiles for over a dozen other Pushwoosh employees.

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How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips

eSecurity Planet

And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices. Prioritize Data Protection The downfall of many security strategies is that they become too general and too thinly spread. But it requires different levels of security.

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Work Remotely Without Compromising Your Data

AIIM

A recent study commissioned by Egnyte surveyed 400 IT leaders to understand how COVID-19 has impacted businesses’ ability to maintain data security and governance with a distributed workforce. A well-educated and well-informed workforce is one of the best defenses against security risks. On top of this, people make mistakes.