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Extra, Extra, VERT Reads All About It: Cybersecurity News for the Week of July 25, 2022
By Andrew Swoboda on Mon, 08/01/2022
All of us at Tripwire’s Vulnerability Exposure and Research Team (VERT) are constantly looking out for interesting stories and developments in the infosec world. Here’s what cybersecurity news stood out to us during the week of July 25, 2022. I’ve also included some comments on these stories.
SonicWall fixed critical SQLi in Analytics and GMS...
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VERT Threat Alert: April 2022 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 04/12/2022
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s April 2022 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-996 on Wednesday, April 13th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2022-24521
While not previously publicly disclosed, Microsoft is reporting that they have seen active exploitation of this...
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Extra, Extra, VERT Reads All About It: Cybersecurity News for the Week of March 14, 2022
By Editorial Staff on Mon, 03/21/2022
All of us at Tripwire’s Vulnerability Exposure and Research Team (VERT) are constantly looking out for interesting stories and developments in the infosec world. Here’s what cybersecurity news stood out to us during the week of March 14, 2022. I’ve also included some comments on these stories.
Most Orgs Would Take Security Bugs Over Ethical Hacking...
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VERT Threat Alert: December 2021 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 12/14/2021
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s December 2021 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-978 on Wednesday, December 15th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2021-43890
Up first this month is a vulnerability in the Windows AppX Installer that could allow spoofing. This...
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VERT Threat Alert: June 2021 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 06/08/2021
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s June 2021 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-947 on Wednesday, June 9th.In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2021-31955This is one of two vulnerabilities fixed in today’s patch drop which were reported by Kaspersky Lab after detecting...
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VERT Threat Alert: August 2021 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 08/10/2021
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s August 2021 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-959 on Wednesday, August 11th.In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2021-36948This privilege escalation vulnerability that affects the Windows Update Medic Service (WaasMedic) has been actively...
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Extra, Extra, VERT Reads All About It: Cybersecurity News for the Week of January 31, 2022
By Andrew Swoboda on Mon, 02/07/2022
All of us at Tripwire’s Vulnerability Exposure and Research Team (VERT) are constantly looking out for interesting stories and developments in the infosec world. Here’s what cybersecurity news stood out to us during the week of January 31, 2022. We’ve also included the comments from a few folks here at Tripwire VERT.
Update Force-Pushed to Protect...
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VERT Threat Alert: May 2020 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 05/12/2020
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s May 2020 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-884 on Wednesday, May 13th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
None of the vulnerabilities resolved this month have been publicly disclosed or exploited according to Microsoft.
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VERT Threat Alert: November 2020 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 11/10/2020
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s November 2020 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-915 on Wednesday, November 11th. Note: Microsoft has changed their advisory format and no longer provides basic vulnerability descriptions.In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2020-17087This CVE...
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VERT Threat Alert: April 2020 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 04/14/2020
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s April 2020 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-880 on Wednesday, April 15th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2020-0935
A vulnerability in the OneDrive for Windows desktop application could allow an attacker to overwrite a targeted file...
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The Cyber Sleuth's Handbook: Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Essentials
By Kirsten Doyle on Wed, 03/27/2024
In the intricate landscape of cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) stand as the sentinels guarding against the onslaught of digital threats. It involves a multifaceted approach to identifying, mitigating, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents.
In the physical world, the aftermath of a crime scene always yields vital...
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VERT Threat Alert: June 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 06/13/2023
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s June 2023 Security Updates, which include a new release notes format. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1060 on Wednesday, June 14th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
There were no in-the-wild or disclosed CVEs in the June Patch Tuesday drop. CVE Breakdown...
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VERT Threat Alert: September 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 09/12/2023
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s September 2023 Security Updates, which includes a recently introduced release notes format. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1073 on Wednesday, September 13th.
In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs
CVE-2023-36761
Microsoft has indicated that a vulnerability...
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Low-Hanging Fruits Vs. Those at the Top of the Tree: Cybersecurity Edition
By Joe Pettit on Tue, 07/16/2024
Companies often go for high-end cybersecurity solutions because dealing with complex problems looks impressive. The appeal of fancy tech and advanced security challenges gives them a sense of achievement and a chance to show off their skills - and says they're serious about staying ahead of cyber crooks.However, this isn't always the best strategy. Many significant risks arise from simple...
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VERT Threat Alert: November 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 11/12/2024
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s November 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1132 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2024-43451A vulnerability that allows for NTLMv2 hash disclosure has been both publicly disclosed and actively exploited. According to Microsoft, only minimal...
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5 Critical Security Risks Facing COBOL Mainframes
By Gilad David Maayan on Tue, 07/01/2025
COBOL remains deeply embedded in the infrastructure of global enterprises, powering critical systems in banking, insurance, government, and beyond. While its stability and processing efficiency are unmatched, legacy environments running COBOL face a growing challenge: Security.As cyber threats evolve and legacy systems continue to age, COBOL-based mainframes present attractive targets due to their...
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10 Ways Tripwire Outperforms Other Cybersecurity Solutions
As a security professional, you’re tasked with protecting your organization against attacks, detecting threats, identifying vulnerabilities and hardening configurations. But in an increasingly crowded marketplace, how do you choose the right cybersecurity partner? From experience and technical innovation to security expertise, Fortra's Tripwire stands out from the competition.Here are 10 reasons...