Synology releases patch for critical RCE vulnerability affecting VPN Plus servers
Synology has released a security update to address a critical vulnerability in VPN Plus Server that could be used to take over an affected system. The vulnerability registered as CVE-2022-43931 has a maximum severity of 10 in the CVSS rating and was described as a write out of bounds error in the Remote Desktop feature […]
WhatsApp introduces proxy support to help users bypass internet censorship
Popular instant messaging service WhatsApp has introduced support for proxy servers in the latest versions of its Android and iOS apps. This allows users to avoid government-imposed censorship and internet shutdowns. “By choosing a proxy, he can connect to his WhatsApp through servers set up by volunteers and organizations around the world, allowing people to […]
Over 829 million cyberattacks blocked in Q4
In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022, over 829 million cyberattacks were blocked globally, including 59% of Indian websites. According to application security firm Industace, the report said there was a sharp increase in the intensity and frequency of DDoS and bot attacks in 2004 compared to the third quarter. “During the quarter, we saw […]
AIIMS cyber attack should be treated as wake-up call for all Cyber Security Companies in India
On November 23 this year, the premier medical institute in the country, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi (AIIMS) was crippled by a major cyberattack. Most of its servers stopped working as also the eHospital network managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). All functions including the emergency, out-patient, in-patient and laboratory […]