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Category: Firewall Security

New Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered in pfSense Firewall Software – Patch Now

New Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered in pfSense Firewall Software – Patch Now

Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the open-source Netgate pfSense firewall solution called pfSense that could be chained by an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on susceptible appliances. The issues relate to two reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) bugs and one command injection flaw, according to new findings from Sonar. “Security inside a local network

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Reimagining Network Pentesting With Automation

Reimagining Network Pentesting With Automation

Network penetration testing plays a crucial role in protecting businesses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Yet, business leaders and IT pros have misconceptions about this process, which impacts their security posture and decision-making. This blog acts as a quick guide on network penetration testing, explaining what it is, debunking common myths and reimagining its

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New MrAnon Stealer Malware Targeting German Users via Booking-Themed Scam

New MrAnon Stealer Malware Targeting German Users via Booking-Themed Scam

A phishing campaign has been observed delivering an information stealer malware called MrAnon Stealer to unsuspecting victims via seemingly benign booking-themed PDF lures. “This malware is a Python-based information stealer compressed with cx-Freeze to evade detection,” Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Cara Lin said. “MrAnon Stealer steals its victims’ credentials, system information, browser sessions, and cryptocurrency extensions.” There is

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Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Growing Threat You Can’t Ignore

Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Growing Threat You Can’t Ignore

Ransomware attacks have become a significant and pervasive threat in the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity. Among the various iterations of ransomware, one trend that has gained prominence is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). This alarming development has transformed the cybercrime landscape, enabling individuals with limited technical expertise to carry out devastating attacks. Traditional and double extortion ransomware attacks# Traditionally,

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