Security Leftovers
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Friendly Reminder: ZIP Metadata is Not Encrypted, (Mon, Oct 2nd)
ZIP archives store compressed files including their metadata (filesize, date/time, ...). When a contained file is password protected, the compressed data is encrypted, but the metadata is not.
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Unpatched Exim Vulnerabilities Expose Many Mail Servers to Attacks
Patches are being developed for serious Exim vulnerabilities that could expose many mail servers to attacks.
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Recently Patched TeamCity Vulnerability Exploited to Hack Servers
In-the-wild exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the TeamCity CI/CD server started shortly after a patch was released by developers.
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Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack Could Impact DHS
DHS is reportedly investigating the impact of the recent Johnson Controls ransomware attack on its systems and facilities.
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CISA Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month With New Program
CISA has announced the Secure Our World cybersecurity awareness program, targeting both businesses and end users.
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New NSA center will oversee development and integration of AI capabilities
The U.S. National Security Agency has announced the creation of a new entity to oversee the development and integration of artificial intelligence capabilities within U.S. national security systems.
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Network security company IronNet ceases operations two years after going public
Network security company IronNet Inc. has ceased operations two years after it became a publicly traded company through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company. The disclosure came via a Sept. 29 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.