There is currently an encryption campaign targeting ESXi servers up to version 7.x via the CVE-2022-31696 vulnerability, which allows access to data on host systems.
Jan 06
Enterprise Cybersecurity challenges in 2023
In 2022, a lot of new variants of ransomware and groups (Ransomware as a Service) have targeted several major organizations and enterprises. New techniques (new features introduced by the notorious “LockBit” group, and a newcomer, “Play” that employs self-propagation techniques) and groups emerged as targeted ransomware attacks double in 2022. Today’s organizations, no matter their size, consist of many digital assets that power and enable businesses. These assets, including websites, information, data, and other forms of an online presence have become the fuel of modern businesses. And they all need to be protected.
Dec 26
Kerberos Authentication with Veeam v12
Kerberos Authentication with Veeam v12. NTLM authentication is still mandatory for communication between all Veeam infrastructure servers in v11. However, NTLM authentication is still required for communication between Veeam backup infrastructure servers (backup server, backup proxies, backup repositories, guest interaction proxies, log shipping servers, and mount servers). NTLM was subject to several known security vulnerabilities related to password hashing and salting. Kerberos only will be supported with Veeam Backup & Replication version 12. Veeam B&R v12 will also allow using gMSA Accounts for application-aware processing. These two new features should help you to get better security for all service accounts.
Dec 12
Critical Fortigate VPN SSL Vulnerability – CVE-2022-42475
Updated on Tuesday 13, December – Affected versions.
Critical VPN SSL Vulnerability (FortiOS): Fortinet has just announced a critical vulnerability in all versions. Vulnerabilities that can be easily exploited remotely to compromise firewall or where remote code execution is considered likely in common situations. Manipulate the dynamic resources of some processes, the goal is to divert the working operation. The impact would be arbitrary code or execute unauthorized code or commands.
Dec 07
Hackers love it when you post pictures of your work environment
Hackers love it when you post pictures of your work environment! We are all proud of what we are doing and proud of the great companies we are working in. But by taking pictures of your work environment for LinkedIn or your career blog you are unintentionally disclosing information about your technical setup. This is not a critical vulnerability by itself but can be used by adversaries to prepare for further attacks or to create a well-designed pretext for social engineering.
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