CVE-2025-20325

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.3, 9.3.5, 9.2.7, and 9.1.10, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.3.2411.103, 9.3.2408.113, and 9.2.2406.119, the software potentially exposes the search head cluster splunk.secret key. This exposure could happen if you have a Search Head cluster and...

[SECURITY] Fedora 41 Update: krb5-1.21.3-4.fc41

Kerberos V5 is a trusted-third-party network authentication system, which can improve your network's security by eliminating the insecure practice of sending passwords over the network in unencrypted form...

Good Essay on the History of Bad Password Policies

Stuart Schechter makes some good points on the history of bad password policies: Morris and Thompson's work brought much-needed data to highlight a problem that lots of people suspected was bad, but that had not been studied scientifically. Their work was a big step forward, if not for two mistak...

Security Bulletin: IBM i Access Client Solutions is vulnerable to remote code execution and failing to secure passwords due to multiple vulnerabilities

Summary IBM i Access Client Solutions is vulnerable to remote code execution due to a flaw which fails to authenticate the origin of a serialized object CVE-2023-45185, and insecurely storing passwords by allowing the password encryption key to be retrieved CVE-2023-45184 or decoded using a brute...

The Haunted House of IoT: When Everyday Devices Turn Against You

In todays interconnected world, the Internet of Things IoT promises convenience and innovation. From smart fridges that tell you when youre out of milk to connected light bulbs that adjust to your mood, the future seems to be right at our fingertips. What happens when these devices, designed to...

Baby monitor safety: What you need to know

Do you have an impending new arrival in your family of the small and very noisy variety? If so, youre probably going to invest in a baby monitor for peace of mind both at night and during the day. But do you know what kind of monitor youre going to buy? Will it be audio only, or have images? Will...

PAN-OS: Use of a Weak Cryptographic Algorithm for Stored Password Hashes

Usage of a weak cryptographic algorithm in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software where the password hashes of administrator and local user accounts are not created with a sufficient level of computational effort, which allows for password cracking attacks on accounts in normal non-FIPS-CC operationa...

5 Cybersecurity Tips You Need To Know

1. Passwords Passwords should be thought of more as “pass-phrases.” They should be at least 16 characters long, contain uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Furthermore, you should update your passwords at least every 6 months—although every 90 days is recommended. Additionally,...

Bad Consumer Security Advice

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. Never, ever, ever use public unsecured Wi-Fi such as the Wi-Fi in a café, hotel or airport. To...

IKEv1 Main Mode vulnerable to brute force attacks

Overview Internet Key Exchange v1 main mode is vulnerable to offline dictionary or brute force attacks. Description The Internet Key Exchange v1 main mode is vulnerable to offline dictionary or brute force attacks. CVE-2018-5389It is well known, that the aggressive mode of IKEv1 PSK is vulnerable...

Evernote hacked, reset your password Now !

Cloud note-taking service Evernote has been hacked and now you have to reset your password imminently. According to a post on the official Evernote blog, an unidentified attacker compromise the servers and extracted usernames, email addresses, and passwords. "Evernote’s Operations & Security team...

'Good to Know' campaign : Google Collaborates with Citizens Advice Bureau for Online Safety

'Good to Know' campaign : Google Collaborates with Citizens Advice Bureau for Online Safety Google's first ever advertising campaign for online safety launches today, in association with the Citizens Advice Bureau. It covers topics such as choosing a password, scam emails and using two factor...