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Catch-IT: Apple has issued security patches to address zero-day vulnerabilities

Apple has issued security patches to address zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-38606, CVE-2023-32409, and CVE-2023-37450) that have been exploited in attacks against iPhones, Macs, and iPads that seriously affect the digital security of Apple devices.  Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the [...]

By |2023-07-26T12:53:20-05:00July 26th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Apple Pushes out Emergency Fix for Actively Exploited Zero-Day

Apple has patched an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-37450) by releasing Rapid Security Response updates for iPhones, iPads and Macs running the latest versions of its operating systems. The vulnerability has been discovered in Apple products, which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for arbitrary code [...]

By |2023-07-17T13:19:01-05:00July 17th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in Microsoft Products

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new [...]

By |2023-07-13T13:13:33-05:00July 13th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in Google Android OS

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Android OS (CVE-2023-26083, CVE-2021-29256, and CVE-2023-2136), the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Android is an operating system developed by Google for mobile devices, including, but not limited to, smartphones, tablets, and watches. Successful exploitation of the most [...]

By |2023-07-06T10:15:48-05:00July 6th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: What to Look for in the Latest Phishing Scam

The latest phishing attack is targeting law firms and small businesses.   Claiming to be a construction company, supplier, or other specialty contractor seeking legal services, these bad actors are looking to gain access to the vast amounts of sensitive information these companies manage.  If successful, the attacker may attempt [...]

By |2023-06-26T13:50:19-05:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Apple Releases Security Updates for Several Products

Multiple vulnerabilities have recently been discovered in Apple Products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with [...]

By |2023-06-22T10:29:45-05:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Beware of AI Applications, Not All Are Created Equal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest rage right now.  As a result, many companies are hopping on the bandwagon with their version of chatbots, joining the likes of OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, etc.  Among these ranks are many counterfeit chatbots with crooks creating fake apps to swindle you.  Here is [...]

By |2023-06-13T11:20:39-05:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: FCC Bans Approval of New Telecommunications Equipment for Entities on the Covered List

In 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to implement the Secure Equipment Act of 2021. Those rules, which in large part took effect on February 6, 2023, prevent manufacturers on the FCC’s Covered List – companies whose products are deemed to pose a risk by national security [...]

By |2023-05-08T15:22:52-05:00May 8th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

New Tool Prevents Company Secrets from Being Fed to ChatGPT

The surge in using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT has already resulted in workers leaking sensitive company data to bots, but a new technology aims to protect company data. In fact, it's already happening. Samsung recently experienced a series of leaks after employees purportedly pasted source code into the new bot, [...]

By |2023-04-26T11:59:03-05:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Using Chrome? Google just released an emergency update

Google just released an emergency update for Chrome.  In a new blog post, Google confirmed the discovery of the Zero Day vulnerability and it impacts Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux. Google also confirmed it is aware that an exploit exists in the wild. The vulnerability, CVE-2023-2033, stems from a “Type [...]

By |2023-04-17T12:39:40-05:00April 17th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Time to Patch Up Your Apple Device!

Apple has pushed out security updates that fix two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-28205, CVE-2023-28206) in macOS, iOS and iPadOS. CVE-2023-28205 is a use after free issue in the WebKit browser engine, which is used by Safari and all web browsers on iOS and iPadOS. The flaw can be triggered via [...]

By |2023-04-12T11:34:47-05:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Adobe Releases Security Updates For Multiple Products

Adobe just released eight advisories addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Commerce, Experience Manager, Illustrator, Dimension, Creative Cloud, Substance 3D Stager, Photoshop, and ColdFusion products. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on [...]

By |2023-03-15T13:03:49-05:00March 15th, 2023|Categories: Catch IT, News|Tags: , , , , , , |
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