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Two Microsoft Exchange Server Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (aka ProxyNotShell)

September 30, 2022 By Josh Stuifbergen

Update 10/6/2022 : Microsoft has released several updates since their post on the “ProxyNotShell” Exchange vulnerabilities.  If you followed their initial mitigation steps, they are not sufficient to block this threat and your Exchange server may remain vulnerable. Security researchers began poking at the initial mitigation recommendations and found ways to bypass their … [Read more...]

HP iLO and the Newly Discovered iLOBleed Rootkit

December 29, 2021 By Josh Stuifbergen

Iranian researchers at Amnpardaz security firm have discovered rootkits in HPs iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) management modules. These optional chips are added to servers for remote management and grant full high-level access to the system. This includes the ability to turn the server on and off, configure hardware and firmware settings, and additional administrator functions. … [Read more...]

Post-Purchase Monetization of the TV and Your Diminishing Privacy

December 28, 2021 By Josh Stuifbergen

The internet came by storm. Yes, for years it wasn’t accessible to the major populace, but over time it found its way into the office, school, home, and now more specifically into the living room. With the evolution of the internet came few rules. In came the market makers who began to define basic expectations of online privacy, which were next to nothing.  Google and Facebook … [Read more...]

Give Us Your SSN, Your Email Password, and Your Dream Job

December 22, 2021 By Josh Stuifbergen

Every so often, there is a phish that stands out because of its brazenness. Today, we came across a bank phish that requested a few verification details: Username and Password Social Security Number Email address and email password used for 2-Step verification Security Questions: What was your dream job as a child? Who is your favorite sports athlete or player? What was … [Read more...]

Bluetooth Is Safe Enough For You

December 15, 2021 By Josh Stuifbergen

Politico published a short piece about Kamala Harris’s hesitancy with Bluetooth devices. They considered this a bit amusing, perhaps considering her paranoid based on their tone. While the article's content was light, it did discuss some important security concerns that any Jane Doe might care about. Besides Kamala Harris opting for wired headphones instead of AirPods, she … [Read more...]

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