Posts by Redbird Security

Recent reports state that VMWare’s virtualization software has a serious authentication bypass bug. Because it permits attackers to get around authentication & access private information and resources without authorization, this bug has the potential to seriously compromise the security of systems running VMware. VMWare has designated the vulnerability, known as CVE-2021-22005, as a critical security…

Universities are becoming more and more of a target for cyberattacks in the modern digital age. Universities are major targets for cybercriminals due to the volume of sensitive data they store, including financial records, research data, & the personal information of instructors & students. The fact that email is the primary form of communication for…

A growing number of cybercriminals use messaging apps to conduct their illegal operations in recent years. There are various reasons why messaging apps have become more popular among cybercriminals. First off, a sizable pool of possible victims has been made available to cybercriminals by the widespread use of messaging apps. Because billions of people use…

The way we use technology has been completely transformed by the Internet of Things (IoT), which makes it possible to automate and connect almost every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, the danger of security risks such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and Internet of Things botnets increases with increased connectivity. IoT botnets are…

Online payment gateways and e-commerce websites are the targets of the cyberattack known as “Magecart.”. To obtain credit card information from gullible clients, the attackers use malicious code, or “skimmers.”. Then, the stolen information is either sold on the dark web or utilized for fraudulent transactions. Recent years have seen an increase in magecart attacks,…

Organizations can safely connect their partners, employees, & clients to the technology they require to carry out their most critical tasks by utilizing Okta, a cloud-based identity and access management platform. The platform helps enterprises safeguard their sensitive information and assets by offering single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, & other identity management services. The platform from…

Users of the well-known mobile operating system are becoming increasingly concerned about the problem of malware-filled Android apps. Malware, which stands for malicious software, is a category of software intended to damage or obtain unauthorized access to a computer or mobile device. When it comes to Android apps, users’ security and privacy are seriously threatened…

A recent discovery of a serious bug in Windows 11 could be used by hostile actors to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive information and systems because it has been recognized as a vulnerability in the operating system’s security guidelines. Researchers studying cybersecurity issues found a weakness in the way Windows 11 processes specific kinds of…

The malicious program known as H0lyGh0st ransomware encrypts the files on a victim’s computer, making them unreadable until a ransom is paid. From its initial appearance in 2018, the ransomware has been connected to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, a well-known cybercrime group infamous for its participation in high-profile attacks. The purpose of H0lyGh0st ransomware is…

In their line of work, journalists have always been exposed to risks, ranging from dangers to their lives in conflict areas to legal troubles in authoritarian governments. However, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are a brand-new, rapidly expanding threat that has surfaced in recent years. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are highly skilled cyberattacks that are usually…