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Cybersecurity Alert

Critical Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an advisory regarding a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-55591, impacting Fortinet’s FortiOS and FortiProxy products. This vulnerability is particularly severe, with a CVSS score of 9.6, signifying a critical risk to affected systems. Impact of the Vulnerability The vulnerability stems from an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CWE-288). Exploiting this flaw allows a remote attacker to achieve super-admin privileges through carefully crafted requests directed to the Node.

News

Phishing Attacks in Europe: Who is Most at Risk?

Phishing has rapidly evolved into one of the most significant cyber threats across Europe. According to recent data, the volume of phishing attacks targeting organisations in Europe increased by 112.4% between April 2023 and April 2024, underscoring the growing sophistication and prevalence of phishing attempts that exploit vulnerabilities in both personal and corporate digital practices. Why Phishing Demands Your Attention In this blog, we’ll cover: The latest phishing statistics in Europe Why this issue is critical for businesses and individuals Practical, actionable tips to defend against phishing attacks Headlines Phishing Defence Trends: Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Challenges, and Emerging AI Threats Emerging AI Threats What Drives the Phishing Surge?

News

Critical Vulnerabilities in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Insight Remote Support

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities in its Insight Remote Support software, with the most severe carrying a CVSS v3.0 score of 9.8. These vulnerabilities pose significant security risks, including remote directory traversal, information disclosure, and potential code execution. Overview of the Vulnerabilities The vulnerabilities impact versions of HPE Insight Remote Support prior to v7.14.0.629. A breakdown of the CVEs, their descriptions, and potential impacts is provided below:

Cybersecurity Alert

Palo Alto Networks Expedition Vulnerability Puts Admin Accounts at Risk

In July 2024, a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-5910, was identified in Palo Alto Networks’ Expedition tool. This vulnerability, which scores a 9.3 on the CVSS 3.0 scale, exposes Expedition to a significant risk of admin account takeover by unauthorised parties with network access to the tool. As organisations increasingly rely on automation tools like Expedition for configuration migration, tuning, and enrichment, this security flaw is one that affected users cannot afford to overlook.

Cyber Advisory

The Importance of Third-Party Cybersecurity Assessments

Cybersecurity risks don’t just come from within your organisation; they often arise from third-party vendors who manage essential services like cloud hosting, software development, and data storage. A single vulnerability in a vendor’s system can open the door for cybercriminals to access your sensitive data, potentially jeopardising your entire business. These risks make third-party cybersecurity assessments critical for safeguarding your operations and ensuring that your vendors meet the required security standards.

SME Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Strengthening Your Businesss Defences

Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as an important reminder for businesses of all sizes to stay vigilant against the cyber threats that target our data and systems. Whether you’re an experienced IT professional or just starting to learn the basics of cybersecurity, this month provides the perfect opportunity to evaluate and enhance your security practices. Malicious actors don’t discriminate based on the size of your business or your level of technical knowledge.