Understanding the Importance of Server Security Server security has become a pressing concern for system administrators and hosting providers. The increase in cyber threats demands constant vigilance. In particular, vulnerabilities such as unquoted service paths are significant risks. Recent incidents emphasize the need for robust server security measures, including malware detection and preventive strategies against […]

Understanding a Recent Vulnerability in Netgate AMITI Antivirus Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, putting countless servers at risk. Recently, a critical vulnerability was discovered in Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305. This flaw involves an unquoted service path that can allow local attackers to escalate their privileges. Vulnerability Details The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2016-20058, affects the […]

Understanding the Importance of Server Security Server security has become a pressing concern for system administrators and hosting providers. The increase in cyber threats demands constant vigilance. In particular, vulnerabilities such as unquoted service paths are significant risks. Recent incidents emphasize the need for robust server security measures, including malware detection and preventive strategies against […]

Understanding a Recent Vulnerability in Netgate AMITI Antivirus Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, putting countless servers at risk. Recently, a critical vulnerability was discovered in Netgate AMITI Antivirus build 23.0.305. This flaw involves an unquoted service path that can allow local attackers to escalate their privileges. Vulnerability Details The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2016-20058, affects the […]

As Truman Fisher, the famous American composer, said: “The pause is as important as the note.” So we paused at the end of the year and took a little break. But we didn’t stop thinking about how to make the Internet a safer place next year. We came back from the Christmas holiday fully charged, […]

This article discusses some essential requirements for a Linux system administrator from a cybersecurity standpoint, along with seven must-have tools that can be installed on your Linux server.

A critical vulnerability was found in Contact Form 7. The WordPress utility is activated on more than 5 million websites, and 70% of these are running the unprotected 5.3.1 version or older. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Contact Form 7’s filename sanitization and upload a file that can be executed as a script file on the host server.

BitNinja has become a finalist this week in the international Cloud Computing Awards program, The Cloud Awards. Since 2011, The Cloud Awards has sought to promote and celebrate excellence and innovation in cloud computing. Entries are throughout the globe and across multiple industry sectors. Categories for the 2020-21 Cloud Awards include “Cloud Project of the […]

The Business Intelligence Group announced that they had awarded BitNinja Technologies the 2020 Stratus Award for Cloud Computing in the security category.  “BitNinja is at the forefront of the cloud helping to drive practical innovations in the cloud,” said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer of Business Intelligence Group. “The cloud is now part of the […]

Researchers have found a vulnerability in cPanel and WHM. With a zero-day attack that is a brute force, hackers can easily bypass the 2-Factor Authentication (2FA). The SEC-575 vulnerability allowed attackers to try limitless 2FA codes until finding the right one and gain access to the account. Usually, brute force attacks take more hours or […]

Renowned hacker Kevin Mitnick hacked into San Diego’s Supercomputer Center to access the device of Tsutomu Shimomura. Interestingly, Shimomura was a computer researcher who was on a mission to track down and capture Mitnick! So, when did this happen? And why was his guard down? Because it was Christmas and Black Friday! The above example […]

BitNinja received the Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Award for Business and was named 2020 Small Business of the Year. The BIG’s annual programme rewards companies, products, and people that are leading their respective industries.  “It’s a great honor to be named as a winner of the BIG Award. This trophy shows us that hard work, […]

Have you ever wondered what BitNinja can do if an account on your server has been stolen or someone gets access via a hacked SSH?  Perhaps some customers store their passwords on a sticky note, or, for example, an account has been purchased to gain access to the server to infect it with malware uploads. […]

Introduction to CVE-2016-20059 Recently, a significant security vulnerability, CVE-2016-20059, was identified in IObit Malware Fighter version 4.3.1. This flaw allows local attackers to escalate privileges within the system. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to serious consequences for server administrators and hosting providers, underscoring the importance of server security. The Importance of this Vulnerability The identified […]

CVE-2016-20060: A Major Threat to Server Security The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving, with new threats emerging regularly. One such threat is the CVE-2016-20060 vulnerability found in Hotspot Shield 6.0.3. This critical flaw could expose systems to significant risk. Overview of CVE-2016-20060 The CVE-2016-20060 vulnerability arises from an unquoted service path in the Hotspot Shield application. […]

Securing Your Linux Server Against Malware Threats In today’s digital landscape, the importance of robust server security cannot be overstated. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, system administrators and hosting providers face an uphill battle against malware attacks targeting Linux servers. A recent cybersecurity alert emphasized the necessity of implementing proactive measures to fortify server […]