This vulnerability gives the CVSS score of 10/10, meaning it could result in unpatched users to be completely compromised. The issue is in the TMUI configuration utility and can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers via sending a malicious HTTP request to the vulnerable server. In June, there were over 8000 vulnerable devices that were […]
Two CVE’s (2020-9497 and 2020-9498) have been announced in the Apache Guacamole service. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities would allow an attacker to hijack a session on the host device or steal credentials. These vulnerabilities have been highlighted in version 1.1.0 of Guacamole. This version of the software should be updated to the latest version […]
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Jul
Jul
In this new business era of virtual working, I have been asked how to maintain your ISO compliance with staff working from home and while it poses some problems, it’s certainly not difficult. The first thing to remember is that ISO 27001 defines the requirements for the Information Security Management System (ISMS). This ISMS has […]
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Jul
Jul
In our recent webinar, Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus, Nick Roberts and Taras Sachok provided valuable information on the CE+ process to reach certification. The webinar ended with a Q&A session that lent for some insightful questions. In this post, we list the answers to those questions asked by individuals looking to get a head start […]
Over 2,500 vulnerable devices from Geovision have a backdoor due to a weak default password “admin”. This can lead to these devices being remotely compromised. As a best practice, ensure all root passwords are complex and are not set to the default value. Other flaws include allowing unauthenticated attackers to access system logs, using hardcoded […]
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Jun
Jun
If you had a chance to read part 1 of this blog series, you’ll remember that my top 3 risk management predictions for the next six months included: A huge increase in reported data breaches An increase in COVID-19 related phishing emails An increase in targeted ransomware attacks In this post, I’ll explain how businesses […]
Those who are using old D-Link routers might not able to work from home and are opening themselves for malicious attacks. This due to a vulnerability in those D-Link routes that allows attackers to inject commands and cause DoS. Users of those vulnerable old routers won’t be able to upgrade its firmware as it’s no […]
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Jun
Jun
As we slowly ease out of the lockdown here in the UK, businesses once again have to adapt to changing environments. Some businesses will continue to operate with their staff in a dispersed manner, while others will be looking to open offices and bring their staff back to the workplace. The COVID-19 pandemic means that […]
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Jun
Jun
It is an undeniable fact that all applications and infrastructures are essentially in need of a penetration test. It is a known fact that humans are the weakest link in the security chain with 60% of breaches occurring from human error. Therefore, developers and administrators may find it challenging to build and configure fully secure […]
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May
May
As discussed in our previous blog post: 4 Working from Home Security Tips, many organization have changed the way they connect and communicate in their new working from home (WFH) environments. Therefore organisations must adjust data protection controls to account for changes that the pandemic has brought in our new working environments. The development of COVID-19 […]