VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in vSphere Data Protection. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0029 and apply the necessary update....
Adobe Releases Security Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to review the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-44 and apply the necessary updates....
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 70.0.3538.110 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses a vulnerability that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. Therefore, BtCIRT recommends users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary updates. ...
Information and Network Security Workshop
The Department of Information Technology & Telecom is conducting a workshop on Information and Network Security from 12th November to 16th November, 2018 with financial and technical support from APT and APNIC. The weeklong program is aimed at training system administrators in securing their information systems and network infrastructure and responding to potential threats and attacks. Participants from government agencies, corporations, financial institutions, telecom service providers and other relevant private sector organisations have been invited. ...
PGP for Secure Communication
Everyday thousands of otherwise sensitive information is being exchange over email or stored on disk not even realising that someone could intercept it on transit or while on rest, causing devastating consequences. Securing sensitive data in either state is imperative as attackers find increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques to compromise systems and gain access. While different tools and techniques are available that can be used to protect data in either state, encryption plays a vital role in maintaining data confidentiality. Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is an encryption program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication. PGP is...