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In November, bug bounty hunter Pouya Darabi discovered that an intruder could generate invisible posts on any Facebook page, including authenticated pages, without any permission on the targeted page. When reviewing Innovative Hub, a service that allows Facebook users to build and preview advertisements for Facebook, Instagram or Messenger, the investigator found the flaw. Creative Hub helps users to work on ad mockups and, by making an invisible post on the chosen website, the advertisements can be previewed....

These types of attacks have become more common in recent years, driving up demand for the best DDoS security tools. DDoS attacks are to blame for many unplanned data centre outages. DDoS is a concern because of easy-to-use software and the opportunity for profit by extortion. The attacks directly threaten companies, resulting in significant financial and personal damages, necessitating the use of robust DDoS security software solutions. According to Market Research Inc’s forecast, the DDoS security Software Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of +14 percent between 2020 and 2028....

The phrase “Certified Ethical Hacker” was coined to represent someone who has the requisite hacking skills but whose moral code forbade them from engaging in illegal conduct. The term ethical hacker has come to encompass all security experts who provide offensive services, whether they are part of a red team, a pentester, or a freelance offensive consultant. The EC-Council is a non-profit organisation that certifies professionals in a variety of e-business and security abilities....

Of the eight vulnerabilities for which Cisco published this week’s advisory, only CVE-2020-3297 was classified as high severity. This security hole affects some small business and managed switches, and enables a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access the management interface of a system by hijacking the session of a legitimate user. “The weakness stems from the use of weak entropy generation to define session values,” Cisco explained in an advisory. “An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using brute force to determine a current session identifier and reuse the session identifier to take over a session in progress....

The updates cover four security bugs, two of which are characterized by a nearest gravity of 9.8 out of 10. All vulnerabilities are in the DCNM web management console and can be exploited remotely without authentication by a potential adversary. DCNM is Cisco’s solution for keeping visibility and automating network equipment management in data centers, for example Nexus Series switches. Critical flaws lead to increased privileges The CVE-2019-1620 is one of the critical issues to follow....

Malicious software Computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as which of the following? Computer viruses are programs that are designed to damage or destroy data on a computer. Worms are similar to viruses in that they can spread through networks, but they do not specifically target computers. Trojan horses are programs that look like normal files or applications but are actually malicious software that can carry out attacks on a computer....

Dell SafeBIOS Events & Attack Indicators, the device operates by detecting changes in the BIOS settings of a Dell computer and by creating an alarm in the management consoles of businesses. The tool aims to allow system managers to isolate workstations which may have been compromised, to be reserved for rehabilitation. The tool is not intended as an endpoint safety device (antivirus) to replace the entire power. Instead, the devices are designed to defend against a variety of threats (BIOS threats), which are not controlled or detected by the majority of antivirus products....

Does VPN work on mobile data? A VPN will only function where the internet is available, whether you are connected to Wi-Fi or have built a mobile (cellular) data link. A VPN on mobile data encrypts and secures a link, protecting the wireless internet traffic from being intercepted by the mobile network provider or third parties. How a VPN on mobile data functions is as follows: A mobile data link connects to a Mobile Data Tower Station owned by your ISP via radio frequencies....

A simple VPN service simply establishes a secure encrypted tunnel between your computer and the VPN server. Your visitors will then be guided to the destination website. This means that the VPN server establishes a link on your behalf, and the website is unaware of your identity. If you use a VPN, however, your identity is only partially hidden. A standalone VPN is not an ad blocker and does not have adequate protection against online advertisements....

Want to protect yourself from hackers while playing at your favorite online casino? These tips can help you keep your information safe and private. Avoid Sharing Too Much Information Similar to keeping yourself safe from hackers while gaming online, it’s always a good idea to limit how much data you share at an online casino. While it’s not uncommon for online casinos to request bank information, you may want to explore other private or more secure money options like cryptocurrency....

However, some customers are still having trouble enabling remote access. That is why we are here to assist you today. We’ll teach you how to use Remote Desktop Connection to enable remote access in Windows 8. What is Remote Access? Remote access is “technology that allows people to access a device or a network from a remote location.” It allows users to connect to systems even if they are not physically capable of doing so....

Sphinx, a famous open source text search server, provides excellent indexing and information searching efficiency in databases or just files. It is accessible on a cross-platform basis, with Linux, Windows, macOS, Solaris, FreeBSD, etc. Only local access CERT-Bund today published on Twitter a warning alert network operators and suppliers of the danger of using a default web-based Sphinx server. The organisation points out that Sphinx does not have any authentication mechanisms....

A VPN will not be able to alter your GPS position. Different applications on a computer often use GPS services, which are unrelated to the IP address. When you use a VPN, websites can’t monitor your location based on your IP address, but your GPS location may reveal the device’s location. We spend a significant amount of our time online. In today’s environment, privacy and protection are critical. If your true aim is to alter or mask your online location, you’ll need more knowledge about VPN and GPS capabilities....

What You Need to Know About Help Desk System Before determining whether or not to invest in a help desk system, it’s a good idea to learn more about it. It’s more than just a component of a company’s customer service. It is essential for both employees and customers who require assistance. There are a few things to be aware of when it comes to this aspect of customer service....

Keep your operating system and software up to date One of the best ways to protect your PC from hackers is to keep your operating system and software up to date. Hackers are constantly looking for vulnerabilities in software that they can exploit, and if you’re running an outdated version of something, you’re much more likely to be targeted. So make sure you’re always running the latest versions of everything – your operating system, your web browser, your email client, your anti-virus software, and so on....

What is a virus? A virus is a piece of software that causes damage to your computer. Most viruses are small programs that attach themselves to emails or other files that you download from the internet. Once they have infected your computer, they start to spread automatically through your network of computers. There is no single way to protect yourself from viruses. The best way is to use a virus protection program like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari....

What is Remote Access? Remote desktop, often known as remote access, is a technology that allows users to connect to a remote computer from afar. The purpose of this technology is to remove the necessity for the user to be physically present in order to complete a task. The user can now access and control the remote gadget as if he were sitting in front of it once it has been linked....

In this post, you’ll learn how to set up YouTube TV family sharing, as well as how to add and remove members, as well as the service’s criteria and limitations. Requirements for YouTube TV Family Groups The YouTube TV family group has a few limits in terms of how it operates. Furthermore, YouTube TV is only available to regular Google account holders, and you won’t be able to create a family group if you use a G Suite account....

The company reported $1.4 billion, or 53 cents a share, in fiscal second quarter earnings on revenue of $12.5 billion , down 11.2 per cent from last year’s same period. Non-GAAP earnings were 51 cents a share for the year. Wall Street expected HP to report $12.85 billion in revenue in the second quarter on non-GAAP earnings of 45 cents per share. Broken down by segment, HP said net personal systems sales fell from $8....

Intel hardware is the cornerstone of many computing capabilities in the world. Hardware also, said Tom Garrison, VP and GM of the Intel customer security strategy and initiatives, “is the foundation of any safety solution. Just as a physical structure calls for a foundation on the rock to withstand the forces of nature, hardware-based security solutions provide the best way of providing security assurance against present and future threats.” These include application isolation, VM and container isolation, full memory encryption and firmware resilience in the Intel platform....