Recently, the Ubuntu security team has fixed multiple security issues discovered in the GNU C library, commonly known as glibc. If left unaddressed, this can leave your system exposed to attackers who exploit these glibc vulnerabilities. The glibc library provides the foundation for many programs on your system. Therefore, it is crucial to patch these […]

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In recent Ubuntu and Debian security updates, several vulnerabilities have been addressed in Thunderbird, the popular open-source mail and newsgroup client. Attackers could use these vulnerabilities to cause a denial of service, execute arbitrary code, or disclose sensitive information. The Ubuntu security team has released the patches for Ubuntu 23.10, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and Ubuntu […]

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The joint alert from CISA and FBI highlights the continued exploitation of path traversal vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure attacks, impacting sectors like healthcare. The recent CVE-2024-1708 vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a prime example. This flaw was exploited alongside another vulnerability to deploy ransomware and compromise systems.   What are Path Traversal Vulnerabilities?   Path […]

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Encryption plays a vital role by scrambling information, making it unreadable to anyone without the decryption key. Linux provides robust protocols like SSL/TLS to establish secure connections between clients and servers. Regularly update cryptographic software, libraries, and the Linux kernel for the latest security patches. Cryptography is the art of creating mathematical techniques to secure […]

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