What is IOPS (input/output operations per second)? IOPS (input/output operations per second) is the standard unit of measurement for the maximum number of reads/writes to noncontiguous storage locations. IOPS is pronounced EYE-OPS. Simply put, IOPS is a measure of a storage device’s read/write speed. It refers to the number of input/output (I/O) operations the device […]
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A recent Unit 42 investigation revealed a dual privilege escalation chain impacting Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). This exploit chain arises from specific misconfigurations in GKE’s FluentBit logging agent and Anthos Service Mesh (ASM). When combined, these issues could provide attackers with existing Kubernetes cluster access an opportunity to escalate privileges. Kubernetes, a widely adopted open-source […]
What is a graphics processing unit (GPU)? A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations. GPUs are used for both professional and personal computing. Originally, GPUs were responsible for the rendering of 2D and 3D images, animations and video, but now they have a […]
What is a graphics processing unit (GPU)? A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations. GPUs are used for both professional and personal computing. Originally, GPUs were responsible for the rendering of 2D and 3D images, animations and video, but now they have a […]
VMware Carbon Black’s Threat Analysis Unit (TAU) has identified dozens of previously unknown vulnerable kernel drivers that could be exploited by attackers to alter firmware or escalate privileges. It’s not uncommon for threat actors, including cybercriminals and state-sponsored groups, to abuse kernel drivers in their operations. Such drivers can allow malicious hackers to manipulate system […]
Over the Kazuar’s Nest: Cracking Down on a Freshly Hatched Backdoor Used by Pensive Ursa (Aka Turla)
Executive Summary While tracking the evolution of Pensive Ursa (aka Turla, Uroburos), Unit 42 researchers came across a new, upgraded variant of Kazuar. Not only is Kazuar another name for the enormous and dangerous cassowary bird, Kazuar is an advanced and stealthy .NET backdoor that Pensive Ursa usually uses as a second stage payload. Pensive […]
What is a job in an operating system? In certain computer operating systems, a job is the unit of work that a computer operator — or a program called a job scheduler — gives to the OS. For example, a job could be the running of an application program, such as a weekly payroll program. […]
What is a job in an operating system? In certain computer operating systems, a job is the unit of work that a computer operator — or a program called a job scheduler — gives to the OS. For example, a job could be the running of an application program, such as a weekly payroll program. […]