PT-2019-14216

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions DfE School Experience versions prior to 16333-GA Description The issue is related to a security problem where an attacker can execute malicious scripts via a specific URL related to teacher training, potentially leading to unauthorized actions...

Facebook Records User Audio, Sparking Privacy Questions

Facebook has admitted that it has been transcribing audio chats between its users on its Messenger platform. Sources said that it’s paying hundreds to third-party outside contractors to do so. The latter calls into question Facebook’s data-handling practices when it comes to being open with its...

U.S. Dept Of Defense: Online training material disclosing username and password

Summary: A training document is revealing username and password details for what appears to be a DoD training system Description: Using the google dork site:.mil ext:ppt intext:password, I was able to find a number of powerpoint documents on .mil websites that include username and passwords. This...

From unstructured data to actionable intelligence: Using machine learning for threat intelligence

The security community has become proficient in using indicators of compromise IoC feeds for threat intelligence. Automated feeds have simplified the task of extracting and sharing IoCs. However, IoCs like IP addresses, domain names, and file hashes are in the lowest levels of the threat...

Three Keys to Infusing Security into your Corporate Culture

Creating a security-oriented culture is a challenge for many businesses. There's a natural tension between development teams, that are under constant pressure to get new applications and features to market as quickly as possible, and security teams that need to protect critical systems and...

How to write an information security analyst job description

By Owais Sultan One of the diverse critical tools in the human resource department is a job description. It’s one of the paramount tools that aid in an employer’s staffing programs. Job description usually stipulates the duties, responsibilities any relevant skills required, the level of training...

File Upload Vulnerability in Far Autumn Medical Training Enrollment System v1.0

Far Autumn Medical Online Examination System adopts the universal test bank management software, applicable to all levels and types of medical schools and hospitals, the content contains the three basic exams for medical and nursing personnel, title exams, licensing exams, academic exams, trainin...

Steps to Safeguard Against Ransomware Attacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center MS-ISAC, National Governors Association NGA, and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers NASCIO have released a Joint Ransomware Statement with recommendations for sta...

ICSA-19-190-04 Siemens Spectrum Power (Update A)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 4.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit Vendor: Siemens Equipment: Spectrum Power Vulnerability: Cross-site Scripting 2. UPDATE INFORMATION This updated advisory is a follow-up to the original advisory titled ICSA-19-190-04 Siemens Spectrum...

Countdown to Black Hat: Top 10 Sessions to Attend — #5

Black Hat USA 2019, which is only one month away, offers scores of training courses and research briefings, so every week we’re picking a session we believe Qualys customers will find valuable. This week’s selection is the training course Adversary Tactics -- Detection. This course focuses on...

Countdown to Black Hat: Top 10 Sessions to Attend — #4

With Black Hat USA 2019 fast approaching, we continue our blog series highlighting training sessions and research briefings that we think Qualys customers will find relevant and valuable. Our pick this week is the training session An Introduction To IoT Pentesting With Linux. The course offers “a...

Countdown to Black Hat: Top 10 Sessions to Attend — #3

We’re getting closer to Black Hat USA 2019, whose program is loaded with scores of research briefings and training courses. For attendees, it’s always a challenge to decide which ones to put on their schedule -- and which ones to leave out. To help with this task, we’re recommending a Black Hat U...

Mail.ru: XSS in messages on geekbrains.ru

Stored XSS via data URI in messages on geekbrains.ru. geekbrains.ru is in extended Ext.B scope, XSS reports for this scope are accepted without bounty. Description Stored XSS in messages on a large IT training portal GeekBrains, the vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code in the victim's...

Countdown to Black Hat: Top 10 Sessions to Attend — #1

Black Hat USA 2019 offers a packed and impressive lineup of research briefings and hands-on training courses for the 19,000-plus security pros expected to attend this year’s event. The training sessions provide both offensive and defensive skills that security pros can use to tackle critical...

CompTIA Certification Training — Get Online Courses @ 95% OFF

The Information Technology industry has seen exponential growth over the years. It is essential for everyone to earn cybersecurity certification if you want to be a part of this growing industry. Organizations always prefer employees with strong internationally-recognized professional...

CompTIA Certification Training — Get Online Courses @ 95% OFF

The Information Technology industry has seen exponential growth over the years. It is essential for everyone to earn cybersecurity certification if you want to be a part of this growing industry. Organizations always prefer employees with strong internationally-recognized professional...

FBI Releases Article on Protected Voices Campaign

The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on the Protected Voices initiative designed to mitigate the risk of cyber influence operations targeting U.S. elections. As part of the initiative, FBI offices are coordinating with political campaigns at the local, state, and federa...

Gen Z Interns and Social Media: A Perfect Security Storm

Researchers are warning of a new security Achilles’ heel for enterprises, and it may not be what they expect. That threat is interns. According to researchers, interns are unwittingly posting confidential and valuable company insights via social media that pose a security risk to the companies th...

Top 5 Last-Minute Memorial Day Deals at THN Store → Get 60% Extra OFF

Memorial Day has come and gone, but you still have time to land some of the best deals on some of the best apps and tech training bundles around. Whether you're looking for a world-class VPN or want to begin a career as a high-paid ethical hacker or IT pro, this list of ultra-discounted apps and...

Top 5 Last-Minute Memorial Day Deals at THN Store → Get 60% Extra OFF

Memorial Day has come and gone, but you still have time to land some of the best deals on some of the best apps and tech training bundles around. Whether you're looking for a world-class VPN or want to begin a career as a high-paid ethical hacker or IT pro, this list of ultra-discounted apps and...