Recent Security News

  • 9 Innovative Ways to Boost Security Hygiene for Cyber Awareness Month

    October 20, 2023 at 08:10PM Experts suggest that in order to improve security habits, we need to look beyond phishing tests. CISOs and other security experts provide valuable tips that go beyond the obvious methods. Thank you for sharing the meeting notes. Based on the discussion, the key takeaway is that in order to make…

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  • Cisco discloses new IOS XE zero-day exploited to deploy malware implant

    October 20, 2023 at 06:17PM Cisco has disclosed two high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-20198 and CVE-2023-20273, being actively exploited to compromise Cisco IOS XE devices. The company has found fixes for both vulnerabilities and plans to release them on October 22. Over 40,000 devices have already been compromised. System administrators are urged to disable the vulnerable…

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  • Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen

    October 20, 2023 at 05:48PM Hackers breached Okta’s support case management system and accessed sensitive data that can be used for identity impersonation. The stolen data includes cookies and session tokens, which can be used for further attacks. Okta has taken steps to protect its customers, but recommends sanitizing credentials and tokens before sharing them.…

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  • More Okta Customers Hacked

    October 20, 2023 at 05:48PM Okta, an identity and access management services provider, has disclosed a recent compromise of its customer support case management system. Sensitive customer data, including cookies and session tokens, was exposed, potentially allowing attackers to impersonate valid users. The incident only affected customers with recent support cases, and Okta has taken…

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  • From Snooze to Enthuse: Security Awareness Training That Sticks

    October 20, 2023 at 05:32PM Employees experience a physical “escape room” to enhance security awareness. They role-play as criminal social engineers and identify vulnerabilities in a mock office space. The aim is for employees to understand the importance of physical security and remember practices like keeping whiteboards clean, locking laptops, and hiding or shredding documents.…

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