OpenSSH Patch, LLM Risks, Cloud Security Best Practices & More Security News
Welcome to our monthly digest of Cybersecurity Updates, where we navigate the ever-evolving digital security landscape. This edition reveals insights spanning the Cloud, AI, and Web domains, highlighting crucial vulnerabilities and best practices. Stay informed and fortified against emerging threats as we delve deeper into cybersecurity.
#Cloud
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) offers a robust, Kubernetes-certified service to build, secure, operate, and maintain Kubernetes clusters on Amazon Web Services (AWS). It integrates seamlessly with key AWS services such as Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling, and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), enhancing containerized applications' monitoring, scaling, and load balancing. In this blog post, the author describes how to enhance the security of managed node groups using a CIS Amazon Linux benchmark for Amazon Linux 2 and Amazon Linux 2023. This approach will help you align with organizational or regulatory security standards.
#Cloud
Securely sharing large files and providing controlled access to private data are strategic imperatives for modern organizations. In an era of distributed workforces and expanding digital landscapes, enabling efficient collaboration and information exchange is crucial for driving innovation, accelerating decision-making, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. In this blog post, the authors provide prescriptive guidance for using pre-signed URLs in AWS securely. They show you best practices for generating and distributing pre-signed URLs, security considerations, and recommendations for monitoring usage and access patterns.
#Network
OpenSSH maintainers have released security updates to contain a critical security flaw that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in glibc-based Linux systems. The vulnerability, codenamed regreSSHion, has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-6387. It resides in the OpenSSH server component, also known as sshd, designed to listen for connections from any client application. In this article, you will find information about the vulnerable SSH versions and remediation steps that should be applied to prevent the exploitation of this issue.
#AI
The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) opened doors to new possibilities in transforming industries and pushing the boundaries further. As we navigate the technological revolution, safety must be a top priority. That's why security experts from Master Of Code Global have shared their insights on the major LLM vulnerabilities, the importance of team education, and the future of technology. In this article, you will learn about common LLM vulnerabilities and how to reduce risks of their exploitation by malicious actors.
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#Phishing
BleepingComputer has confirmed that the helpdesk portal of Canadian router manufacturer Mercku is sending MetaMask phishing emails in response to new support tickets, indicating a potential compromise. Mercku supplies equipment to various ISPs and networking companies in Canada and Europe, including Start.ca, FibreStream, Innsys, RealNett, Orion Telekom, and Kelcom. Users submitting support requests receive phishing emails titled "Metamask: Mandatory Metamask Account Update Required" immediately after submitting the online form.
#Web
Google is developing a new Unrestricted WebUSB feature, enabling trusted isolated web apps to bypass existing security restrictions in the WebUSB API. WebUSB allows web applications to interact with local USB devices, but the specification currently restricts access to certain interface classes, including audio, HID, mass storage, smart card, video, audio/video devices, and wireless controllers, to prevent malicious access to sensitive data.
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#DDoS
In a Help Net Security interview, Richard Hummel, Senior Threat Intelligence Manager at NETSCOUT, highlights the importance of a comprehensive DDoS response plan for companies. He emphasizes the need for adaptive, multilayered defense strategies to effectively identify and mitigate DDoS attacks. Hummel also discusses the evolving nature of DDoS threats and underscores the critical role of staying updated on emerging trends and technologies to enhance defense capabilities.
Wrapping Up
That concludes this edition of our Cyber Security Updates. Stay proactive and vigilant in safeguarding your digital assets. Remember, staying informed is the first line of defense against cyber threats. Until next month, continue to prioritize security in all your digital endeavors.