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It is important to have some background information about how the sudo command operates and how it can be configured before we hit the vulnerability. When you execute commands on a Linux operating system, unprivileged users can use the sudo (super user) command to execute root commands as long as permission is given or root user password is known. The sudo command can also be set to allow a user to execute commands as a separate user by adding special directives to the /etc / sudoers configuration directory....

Hyperlink auditing is an HTML standard for tracking clicks on website links. This is done by creating special links that are returned when clicked to a specified URL. These pings are made by POST on the specified web page, which can then check the headers of the application to see from which page the click came. A normal HTML hyperlink tag can be created to create a hyperlink audit URL, but a ping=”[url] “variable is also included as shown below....

The malware was found in a pre-installed weather app on Alcatel smartphones. ZDNet reports, “A pre-installed weather app on Alcatel smartphones contained malware that surreptitiously subscribed device owners with premium phone numbers behind their backs.” The infected app is the ” Weather Forecast-World Weather Accurate Radar ” app, developed by the Chinese company TCL Corporation, which owns the Alcatel, Blackberry and Palm brands. TCL Corporation installs Alcatel smartphones with “Weather Forecast-World Weather Accurate Radar ” as the default app....

Well, if you’re a developer working with WordPress on a daily basis, then you might want to think it’s actually the case. For the end-user–who may not be acquainted with the technical stuff–WordPress is just a black box enabling them to publish their work/posts/articles/products on the internet. And that’s how it will live. So, it seems that companies offering managed WordPress hosting are a good response to that need. Or is it?...

New tech is also improving the functionality and security of various software solutions. Solutions that are becoming obsolete are being upgraded or replaced by newer alternatives. On top of that, the efficiency of developing new software has increased significantly. So, with all of this in mind, let’s see what are some of the most popular software trends we can expect to see in 2021. RPA bots and software development Robotic Process Automation, or RPA for short, has already made its way into software development....

The threat was analyzed by Red Canary in collaboration with Malwarebytes, whose data showed 29,139 infected macOS systems in 153 countries as of February 17, including many in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France and Germany. The cluster of activities was named Silver Sparrow. Two variants of the malware have been found by researchers, including one designed to run on devices powered by the new M1 chip from Apple, which uses the arm64 CPU architecture....

The vulnerability discovered by SafeBreach’s security researcher Dor Azouri affects the Sirep / WPCon communications protocol included with the operating system of Windows IoT. Azouri said the vulnerability only affects Windows IoT Core, the device version of Windows IoT OS is designed to run one application, such as smart devices, control boards, hobby devices, and others. The vulnerability does not affect Windows IoT Enterprise, the more advanced version of the Windows IoT operating system, the one that supports desktop functionality, and the one most likely to be found in industrial robots, manufacturing lines, and other industrial environments....

This is a first version of Nemty ransomware, so it adds files after the encryption phase after the expansion. The demand for ransom Like any malware file encryption, Nemty will remove shadow copies for the documents it uses by taking the option of recovering versions of information as produced by the Windows OS. Victims will see a ransom note that the attackers hold the decryption key and information is retrievable at a cost....

The fundraising round included Alkeon Capital, B Capital Group, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, and Vertex Ventures, bringing the company’s total raised to around $500 million. OwnBackup is a cloud-to-cloud data protection technology for software-as-a-service (SaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) data backup and restoration. Data loss caused by human mistake, integration issues, rogue programmes, and malicious intent, according to the business, is protected by its platform....

The third-party service providers will help their customers to recognize the benefits of leveraging the characteristics of Microsoft 365 to solve their ever-changing business needs, such as: Delivering a hub for meetings, chat, and calling with software like Microsoft Teams. Ensuring documents and emails are protected. Offering an intelligent, mobile intranet to facilitate information-sharing with SharePoint Online. Organizations have used SharePoint for many years to store documents and facilitate collaboration between employees, but the updated user experience available on modern SharePoint sites is generally more flexible than Classic SharePoint....

Online services have systems in place to enable customers to alter login passwords if they lose or want one stronger. The account’s email address is required for the operation. Where a telephone number is accessible, suppliers give a temporary code for mobile text or speech choices. This checks that the lawful account proprietor has started the reset password operation. Otherwise, customers can start the operation by giving an email address by giving a telephone number....

This is the warning from cyber security experts who see Christmas as one of the most risky times of the year, with the rush to find deals and last-minute deals that lead to malicious websites for people. During the Christmas period, tens of billions of pounds were spent online, but despite the growth of internet shopping, many customers still run the risk of buying unidentified and often unsafe websites. According to the cyber security firm McAfee, Brits–who will spend nearly £ 25 billion over the Christmas period–are at risk of £ 725 being stolen from their accounts?...

New York — A data leak revealed at BlackRock last week revealed the names, e-mail addresses and other information of about 20,000 asset manager advisors, including 12,000 at LPL Financial, the largest independent broker dealer in the United States. “BlackRock posted a small number of sales-related documents inadvertently, which were up for a short period of time and were promptly removed, “the company said in an e-mail statement on Monday....

It makes no difference whether you’re on the anti-piracy side or the “free movies for everyone” side. Yes, torrent networks enable illicit file sharing, but you may also access lawful copyright-free content via legal torrents. The Pirate Bay used to be the world’s most popular torrent site, but it is now a ghost of its former glory due to a series of legal challenges. Continue reading to learn about some of the top free torrent alternatives to The Pirate Bay....

That’s why we’ve created a new ranking of the best online cybersecurity master’s degree programmes based on the total expected tuition cost. However, cost-effectiveness should not come at the expense of receiving the greatest possible job preparation. Each institution must be recognised a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity in order to be included in our most inexpensive online cybersecurity master’s degree programmes for 2020 rankings (CAE-C). The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security created the CAE designation to assist cybersecurity programmes at premier educational and research institutions in preparing tomorrow’s cybersecurity specialists....

Indeed, by properly educating their employees on online and computer safety, businesses can reduce their vulnerabilities. The best 20 cybersecurity practises that employees should adopt to better protect their companies are listed below. Avoid unknown emails, links, and pop-ups Phishing is when hackers send out emails and links that appear to be legitimate in the hopes of gaining access to systems. By clicking on malicious pop-ups and links, you may give an attacker access to your company’s system if you are unaware....

We’ll take an in-depth look at the two forms of encryption at the core of modern-day web security in this article: symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption. With some examples, we will also cover all encryption forms to help you better understand the content at hand. But let’s briefly study a couple of the fundamentals first before we do that. A Quick Recap: What is Encryption and Why Is It Necessary?...

The Federal Trade Commission announced the deal Monday. Zoom has been accused of deceiving consumers about encryption since at least 2016 in a lawsuit lodged by the agency. It said the business kept on to cryptographic keys that allowed it to access content from the meetings of its clients, and protected meetings with a lower degree of encryption of privacy than it offered customers. “The regulators argued that Zoom was “engaged in a number of dishonest and discriminatory activities that threatened its users’ welfare....

VPNs are often used to secure confidential data. They use strong encryption and firewalls, which can prevent users from making connections they like. Fortunately, port forwarding will help you avoid these problems. Only a few VPNs support port forwarding, which can improve efficiency, especially when seeding torrents. It would allow you to improve your network’s efficiency, customise your apps, and add an extra layer of protection. Let’s look at what port forwarding is and how it works....

Both iPhone and Android phones include a feature called background app refresh. If you’ve come across this term and aren’t sure what it means, we’re here to help. Let’s take a look at what background app refresh is, what it does, and how you may adjust it. What Is App Refresh in the Background? Background app refresh is an iOS and Android feature that allows apps to get content from the internet even while you aren’t using them....