Georgia Election Officials Cyberattack

Georgia Election Officials Thwart Cyberattack from Foreign Country

Ravi Jain
recent cyberattack on Georgia's election website, exploring the motivations behind such attacks and highlighting the crucial role of cybersecurity in protecting elections. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government and private cybersecurity firms, like Cloudflare, to mitigate these threats. The document also introduces Technijian, a cybersecurity firm offering a range of solutions to safeguard organizations from various digital threats. ... Read More
Veeam CVE-2024-40711

Critical Veeam CVE Actively Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

Ravi Jain
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-40711, in Veeam Backup and Replication software is being actively exploited by ransomware groups. This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute malicious code. Despite Veeam issuing a patch in August 2024, many systems remain unpatched, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Cybersecurity agencies are urging organizations to prioritize patching their Veeam systems and are closely tracking ransomware activity related to the exploit. The vulnerability has been exploited in attacks involving the Akira and Fog ransomware variants. The widespread use of Veeam in enterprise environments makes it a prime target for ransomware groups. ... Read More
Windows 11 passkey design

Windows 11 Introduces New Passkey Design with Cloud Sync and 1Password Integration

Ravi Jain
Microsoft is introducing a new passkey system for Windows 11, designed to replace passwords with a more secure and user-friendly authentication method. Passkeys can be synced across devices using a Microsoft account or third-party providers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The new system features a redesigned Windows Hello interface, making it easier to manage passkeys using biometrics or a PIN. Developers can now integrate passkey management into their applications, enabling seamless authentication across platforms. The new features will be available to Windows Insiders in the coming months, with a wider release planned for later in 2024. ... Read More