Virtualization security issues and threats
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Virtualization security issues and threats News
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September 17, 2020
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Sep'20
Maze ransomware gang uses VMs to evade detection
A Sophos investigation into a Maze ransomware attack revealed that threat actors borrowed an attack technique pioneered by Ragnar Locker operators earlier this year.
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July 15, 2020
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Jul'20
Attackers find new way to exploit Docker APIs
Aqua Security released research detailing a new tactic where the attacker exploits a misconfigured Docker API port in order to build and run a malicious container image on the host.
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June 02, 2020
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Jun'20
VMware vulnerability enables takeover of cloud infrastructure
A new vulnerability in VMware Cloud Director allowed any user to obtain control of any virtual machine on a public or private cloud, according to ethical hacking firm Citadelo.
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September 04, 2019
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Sep'19
USBAnywhere vulnerabilities put Supermicro servers at risk
Security researchers discovered BMC vulnerabilities -- dubbed USBAnywhere -- in Supermicro servers that could put systems at risk of remote attacks via virtualized USB drives.
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How to use Clair to scan Docker images
Container vulnerabilities open the door to security issues and cascading failures across an IT environment. Use this Clair tutorial to scan for compromised Docker container images. Continue Reading
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The differences between web roles and worker roles in Azure
What sets web roles and worker roles apart in Microsoft's Azure Cloud Services? Here's a look at how they are different. Continue Reading
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VMware security best practices guide
Without the proper security, you could put your entire VMware environment at risk. These best practices can keep your hosts and VMs safe from potential attacks. Continue Reading
Evaluate Virtualization security issues and threats Vendors & Products
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Benefits of open source container vulnerability scanning
Containers have revolutionized app development but pose many security challenges. Uncover how container vulnerability scanning can help and why to consider open source tools. Continue Reading
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How container adoption affects container security
Scalability and efficiency make container adoption an attractive option for enterprises today. Learn how containerization has evolved and grown since the release of Docker 1.0 five years ago. Continue Reading
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VMware AppDefense: How will it address endpoint security?
VMware announced AppDefense, its latest effort to help improve endpoint security. Matt Pascucci explains how AppDefense addresses applications in vSphere environments. Continue Reading
Manage Virtualization security issues and threats
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Illustrated guide to containerization security
Container security concerns are keeping IT pros up at night. Discover why and what they're doing to secure containers as well as the applications and data that run within them. Continue Reading
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Virtual network security measures to thwart access threats
Virtual networks add a layer of complexity to the real networks below them. Follow these three virtual network security measures to prevent complexity from creating issues. Continue Reading
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4 steps to ensure virtual machine security in cloud computing
Enterprises are now operating in a cloud-virtual world. Understanding four steps to ensure virtual machine security in cloud computing environments is crucial. Continue Reading
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Container security awareness, planning required as threats persist
As container security vulnerabilities continue to emerge, companies should plan ahead and have strategies ready to defend against looming segmentation failures. Continue Reading
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Is read-only mode a viable approach to container hardening?
Can containers work in read-only mode, and how does this setup make a difference in security hardening? Continue Reading
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Can monitoring help defend against Sanny malware update?
Changes to the Sanny malware were recently discovered by FireEye researchers. Learn who is at risk and how elevated privileges can help protect you with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading