Microsoft October Security Updates

Microsoft has released October security updates. The Uganda National CERT and Coordination Center (CERT.UG/CC) strongly advises system admins to review and implement the appropriate patches.

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Microsoft’s Response to Open-Source Vulnerabilities

The Microsoft Security Response Center has released patches associated with the two Open-Source Software security vulnerabilities that addresses vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams for Desktop, Skype for Desktop among others.

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GitHub passkey

The GitHub team supports use of passkeys across its platform. By design, Passkeys are linked to user devices.

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GitLab Critical Security Release

The Gitlab team released security patches that address a critical flaw that allows an attacker to run pipelines as another user. This affects GitLab versions 16.3.4 and 16.2.7.

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Nagios Security Patch

The Nagios team released patches that address four security vulnerabilities affecting Nagios XI network monitoring software. The Uganda National CERT and Coordination Center (CERT.UG/CC) strongly advises all Sys and network admins to review and implement the appropriate patches.

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October Cybersecurity Awareness

Globally, October is annually recognized as the cybersecurity awareness month. This is cognizant of the continuous need to keep end users updated with the latest knowledge and tips to remain safe online. Effective cybersecurity is a dynamic area that requires both human based and technology interventions! We encourage every organization to participate in this awareness drive by designing and executing creative cybersecurity awareness messages to users and clients. Like the old saying goes, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility.
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