Virtualization security issues and threats
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Virtualization security issues and threats News
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September 20, 2021
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Sep'21
Microsoft details 'OMIGOD' Azure vulnerability fixes, threats
Microsoft fixed the open source OMI software during last week's Patch Tuesday, but the tech giant has struggled to get the updated agents to Azure customers.
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September 15, 2021
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Sep'21
‘OMIGOD’ vulnerabilities put Azure customers at risk
OMI, the software agent at the center of a remote code execution flaw, is "just one example" of silent, pre-installed software in cloud environments, according to one researcher.
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September 09, 2021
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Sep'21
'Azurescape': New Azure vulnerability fixed by Microsoft
The Azure Container Instances vulnerability would have allowed malicious actors to execute code on other customers' containers, but there have been no reports of exploitation.
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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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What are cloud containers and how do they work?
Containers in cloud computing have evolved from a security buzzword. Deployment of cloud containers is now an essential element of IT infrastructure protection. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between sandboxes vs. containers?
Understanding the differences between sandboxes vs. containers for security can help companies determine which best suits their particular use cases. Continue Reading
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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
Evaluate Virtualization security issues and threats Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Container vs. VM security: Which is better?
Security professionals often compare containers vs. VMs when determining whether virtualization or containerization is better for their company's security strategy. Continue Reading
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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
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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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
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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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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