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Explore the latest insights, trends, and expert perspectives on Application Security, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, and more. Our experts provide concise insights to keep you informed and secure in the evolving digital landscape.

Critical Vulnerability in OpenSSH – CVE-2024-6387

regreSSHion, CVE-2024-6387, is an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in OpenSSH’s server (sshd) on glibc-based Linux systems. Discovered by Qualys TRU, it grants full root access and affects the default configuration without requiring user interaction.

The Growing Threat of Insider Attacks

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, insider attacks have emerged as a significant concern for organizations worldwide. Unlike external threats, which originate from outside the organization’s perimeter, insider attacks originate from within, often perpetrated by employees, contractors, or business partners with privileged access to sensitive systems and data.

Types of Penetration Testing

Penetration testing, also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, is a method of evaluating the security of an IT environment by safely attempting to exploit vulnerabilities. There are several types of penetration testing, each with their own approach and use cases.