The vulnerabilities impact devices with default configurations and can lead to system configuration modifications, creation of privileged accounts, and denial of service conditions.
Healthcare , Incident & Breach Response , Industry Specific Researcher Reported Configuration Issue to Cloud Vendor After Lab Failed to Respond Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 23, 2024 Image: Getty An unsecured database appearing to belong to a Netherlands-based medical laboratory exposed 1.3 million records on the internet, including COVID test results […]
What is a configuration management database (CMDB)? A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file — usually in the form of a standardized database — that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an organization’s IT services and the relationships among those components. A CMDB stores information that provides an […]
Android Game Developer’s Google Drive Misconfiguration Leaks Information on Nearly One Million Users
A simple Google Drive configuration mistake by Japanese game developer Ateam resulted in the potential exposure of sensitive information for nearly one million individuals, highlighting the importance of properly securing cloud services.
What is a brownfield deployment? A brownfield deployment, in information technology, is the installation and configuration of new hardware or software that must coexist with legacy IT systems. A greenfield deployment, in contrast, is the installation and configuration of software or hardware that a company has not used before and is not dependent upon legacy […]
Oct 03, 2023The Hacker NewsNetwork Security / XDR / SIEM Security Configuration Assessment (SCA) is critical to an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. SCA aims to discover vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that malicious actors exploit to gain unauthorized access to systems and data. Regular security configuration assessments are essential in maintaining a secure and compliant environment, as this […]