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The category deals with technical topics and aspects of computer and IT systems. It includes tips, hacks, tutorials, and experiential reports on various technologies and programming languages, especially in the realm of Linux and free software. The goal of the category is to provide users with the opportunity to deepen and expand their technical understanding and programming skills.

The 6 Most Popular API Architectures

01/06/2024 / Christoph Matt / 0 Comments

In our modern, digitally interconnected world, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) play a crucial role in software development. They act as connectors that allow different software components to communicate and interact with each other. This enables smooth data exchange, function calls, and seamless integration into various software systems. Over time, various API architectures have emerged to optimize these processes. Let’s take a closer look at the six most popular architectures:

Zero-Day Vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Enables Akira Ransomware Attacks

09/14/2023 / Christoph Matt / 0 Comments

Cisco has issued a warning about a Zero-Day vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software, which has been exploited in Akira Ransomware attacks since August. The vulnerability (CVE-2023-20269) affects the remote access via VPN functionality in these Cisco products and can be exploited remotely without authentication through brute-force attacks. Attackers can establish a clientless SSL VPN session if they have valid user credentials. Cisco is actively working on security updates to address this vulnerability and advises customers to install the upgrade as soon as it becomes available.

https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-asa-zero-day-exploited-in-akira-ransomware-attacks/