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 […]

After last year’s €500,000 seed investment, BitNinja has raised $2.5 million in Series A funding, led by Lead Ventures. Our history BitNinja was founded in 2014 and became very profitable by the following year. In December, 2015 we were one of the eight selected start-ups in Cyber London’s second accelerator programme. In November, 2019 we […]

On 2 September 2020 arstechnica reported a zero-day vulnerability in a WordPress plugin. File Manager helps users manage their files on the website. It was downloaded 700,000 times and more than half of the customers are affected. The vulnerability allowed hackers to execute commands and upload files on a website. How did the BitNinja team patch the vulnerability? We discovered the exploit with our Defense Robot. […]

The increasing number of data breaches raises new concerns for all companies. According to Statista, there were 1,473 million data breaches causing 164 million exposed records in the US in 2019. Many companies are being sued for data breaches and since the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), these cybersecurity lawsuits run into […]

Botnets are a major threat for web hosting providers and basically for every server. They are the fundamentals of cybercrime in the dark industry of hackers. A botnet is a group of infected computers (aka bots or zombie machines) controlled by a hacker, the botmaster. Zombie machines can be personal computers, mobile devices, or even […]

28 Febr, 2020 16:44 PM UPDATE: We know that it was a hard decision for the organizers, and we feel really sorry that we can't meet with the wonderful cloud community in the Europa Park this year. However, it was the right decision because security always comes first. We, however, have a plan B. 😉 […]

Why should you visit tech conferences? As our world is changing quickly, new types of technologies are constantly being made. To keep up with the rapid pace of the technology changes and to learn more about the most advanced solutions, we highly recommend everyone to visit at least 1 tech conference every year. Fortunately, there […]

On 19 February 2020, Wordfence reported a highly critical vulnerability found in the popular Duplicator plugin for WordPress. This plugin is useful when users want to migrate and copy WordPress sites. With Duplicator, sysadmins can create a new copy of the site and the generated file can be downloaded from the WP dashboard. WordPress Duplicator Plugin Zero-day […]

Critical Issues for Companies Looking to Get On Board the 5G, AI Revolution As companies brace themselves for the ongoing fourth industrial revolution, cybersecurity remains high on the agenda. Executives are wary about the challenges that accompany emerging major technologies such as 5G, but Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely regarded as a cyber-security life line. […]

Hackers and cyberattack techniques are evolving every day. Hosting companies and every server owner should keep an eye on the cybersecurity news to prepare themselves and protect their systems against the new types of threats. That’s why BitNinja collects the hottest cybersecurity news and sends out a Cybersecurity Digest each month. Now, we’ve summarized the […]

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 […]