How can a text editor plug-in enable privilege escalation?

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Issue Highlights: How can a text editor plug-in enable privilege escalation? Drupalgeddon 2.0: Why is this vulnerability highly critical? Domain fronting: Why cloud providers are concerned about it Zealot campaign: How is the Apache Struts vulnerability used? Powerhammering: Can a power cable be used in air-gapped attacks?

How can a text editor plug-in enable privilege escalation? Developers use text editors to enhance efficiency in the workplace even though they require vulnerable third-party plug-ins. Discover these vulnerabilities with Judith Myerson. Read Now

Drupalgeddon 2.0: Why is this vulnerability highly critical? A recently discovered Drupal vulnerability in its open source CMS allowed attackers to control websites. Learn how almost one million sites were affected with Michael Cobb. Read Now

Domain fronting: Why cloud providers are concerned about it Domain fronting is a popular way to bypass censorship controls, but cloud providers like AWS and Google have outlawed its use. Expert Michael Cobb explains why. Read Now

Zealot campaign: How is the Apache Struts vulnerability used? The Zealot campaign discovered by F5 Networks uses the same Apache Struts vulnerability exploited in the Equifax breach. Learn how else it performs cryptomining with Nick Lewis. Read Now

Powerhammering: Can a power cable be used in air-gapped attacks? Air-gapped computers subject to PowerHammer attack: Proof-of-concept attack enables data exfiltration through control of current flow over power cables. Read Now

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