Patch Management Best Practices for Business IT Security

Discover best practices for patch management to enhance your business IT security. Technijian provides comprehensive strategies to manage and apply patches efficiently.

GitHub Supply Chain Attack: CI/CD Secrets Exposed

GitHub Supply Chain Attack Exposes 23,000 Repositories – What You Need to Know

A significant supply chain attack on GitHub compromised approximately 23,000 repositories by exploiting a popular GitHub Action. The attackers tampered with the tj-actions/changed-files Action to steal sensitive CI/CD secrets from build logs. This incident underscores the growing threats to open-source security, necessitating immediate action from developers to rotate secrets and adopt more secure practices. The article details the attack's timeline, impact, and crucial steps for users to secure their GitHub repositories and CI/CD pipelines, emphasizing the shared responsibility in maintaining a secure development ecosystem. ... Read More
Windows Hyper-V Vulnerability

Critical Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Vulnerability Allows SYSTEM Privilege Escalation – PoC Released

CVE-2025-21333 is a critical vulnerability found in Microsoft's Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. This heap-based buffer overflow in the vkrnlintvsp.sys driver impacts containerized VMs like Windows Sandbox. Exploitation involves manipulating the I/O ring buffer to gain arbitrary read/write access in kernel memory, with a proof of concept demonstrating the technique. Microsoft has released a patch in the January 2025 updates, and organizations are advised to apply it promptly along with enabling advanced security features. The vulnerability poses significant risks including compromising confidentiality, violating system integrity, and disrupting system availability. ... Read More
Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday – 159 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday – 159 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 10 Critical RCEs

Microsoft's January 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 159 vulnerabilities, including 10 critical remote code execution (RCE) flaws and three actively exploited zero-days affecting various products like Windows, Excel, and Access. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to gain full system control. The update also included patches from other vendors such as Fortinet, Ivanti, and SonicWall. Microsoft strongly recommends immediate patching, disabling NTLM, and implementing robust security measures. The overall message emphasizes the importance of proactive patch management and enhanced cybersecurity practices to mitigate risks. ... Read More
Patch management

Patch Management 101: Why It’s Critical for Compliance 

In today's digital world, businesses run on technology. From computers and servers to the software you use every day, it all needs to be secure and up to date. That's where patch management comes in. It might sound technical, but it's a simple concept that's very important for protecting your business. ... Read More