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Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-30051)

In this blog post, I will explain a vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) Core library that I analyzed when the exploit for Core Impact was being developed. This vulnerability allows an unprivileged attacker to execute code as a DWM user with Integrity System privileges (CVE-2024-30051).Since there was not enough public information at the time to develop the exploit,...
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How to Fortify Defenses Before Threats Materialize

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, yet many organizations still face challenges due to limited resources. In ITSecurityWire, Fortra's Chris Reffkin highlights prioritizing remediation, closing the skills gap, and ongoing improvement.
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Patch Tuesday Update August 2024

The three CVSS 9.8 vulnerabilities included in this month’s patch drop are likely to be the first thing that catches anyone’s attention this month. All three are remote, unauthenticated code execution, the very type of vulnerability where we previously would have used the word, “wormable.”
Guide

Guide to Creating a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy

Cyber attacks are common, with 89% of companies experiencing an attack in the last 12 months*. It’s time to stop asking if attacks will occur and start asking if you can stop attacks from being successful. One of the best ways to answer this question is by employing a proactive security program. Using assessment and testing to harden your cybersecurity measures, proactive security: Uncovers...
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What is Intelligent Process Automation (IPA)?

Text In nearly all industries, artificial intelligence (AI) is held up as the vision for the future, with the promise to transform every aspect of business. But not all hype lives up to reality....
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Download the "Webdocs Accounts Payable Automation Guide"

Learn About the Inefficiencies of Manual Accounts Payable (AP) Processing and How Webdocs for AP Eliminates Them Labor expenses typically consume 62% of total accounts payable costs. In other words, AP processes are intensive and inefficient when performed manually. Webdocs for AP's automation capabilities pave the way for user and departmental...
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A Day in the Life of a SOC Team

Managed detection and response (MDR) would be nothing without a SOC (security operations center). These are the people who make Alert Logic's MDR services so dependable. It’s time you met them.