☁️ #Microsoft and Incase Partner to Revive PC Accessories

https://undercodenews.com/microsoft-and-incase-partner-to-revive-pc-accessories/

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🛡️ Russia Blacklists Cybersecurity Firm Recorded Future

https://undercodenews.com/russia-blacklists-cybersecurity-firm-recorded-future/

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🦑DNS Record Types You Should Know!

Here are the 8 most commonly used DNS Record Types.

1 - A (Address) Record
Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address. It is one of the most essential records for translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses.

2 - CNAME (Canonical Name) Record
Used to alias one domain name to another. Often used for subdomains, pointing them to the main domain while keeping the actual domain name hidden.

3 - AAAA Record
Similar to an A record but maps a domain name to an IPv6 address. They are used for websites and services that support the IPv6 protocol.

4 - PTR Record
Provides reverse DNS lookup, mapping an IP address back to a domain name. It is commonly used in verifying the authenticity of a server.

5 - MX Record
Directs email traffic to the correct mail server.

6 - NS (Name Server) Record
Specifies the authoritative DNS servers for the domain. These records help direct queries to the correct DNS servers for further lookups.

7 - SRV (Service) Record
SRV record specifies a host and port for specific services such as VoIP. They are used in conjunction with A records.

8 - TXT (Text) Record
Allows the administrator to add human-readable text to the DNS records. It is used to include verification records, like SPF, for email security.

Over to you: Which other DNS Record Type have you seen?

Ref: Alex Xu
@UndercodeCommunity
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🔴 Craft CMS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (Critical)

https://dailycve.com/craft-cms-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-critical/

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Benchmarking Arabic and English LLMs for Retrieval-Augmented Question Answering: Introducing SILMA RAGQA V10

https://undercodenews.com/benchmarking-arabic-and-english-llms-for-retrieval-augmented-question-answering-introducing-silma-ragqa-v10/

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📱 Chat with #ChatGPT on #WhatsApp or Call it on Your Phone - #AI Goes Retro for Wider Reach

https://undercodenews.com/chat-with-chatgpt-on-whatsapp-or-call-it-on-your-phone-ai-goes-retro-for-wider-reach/

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🤖 The Looming Shadow of Ads on #AI #Chatbots

https://undercodenews.com/the-looming-shadow-of-ads-on-ai-chatbots/

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Hunters #Ransomware Targets Archetype Group

https://undercodenews.com/hunters-ransomware-targets-archetype-group/

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🕵️ Level Up Your Fitness Journey with the Feature-Packed #Samsung #Galaxy Watch 7

https://undercodenews.com/level-up-your-fitness-journey-with-the-feature-packed-samsung-galaxy-watch-7/

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⚡️ #Microsoft's New Ads in #Windows 11: A Closer Look

https://undercodenews.com/microsofts-new-ads-in-windows-11-a-closer-look/

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📱 #ChatGPT Goes Mobile: #OpenAI Expands Accessibility with Phone and #WhatsApp Integration

https://undercodenews.com/chatgpt-goes-mobile-openai-expands-accessibility-with-phone-and-whatsapp-integration/

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🦑Chatgpt Hack:

Official Repo of ChatGPT "DAN" (and other "Jailbreaks"):


https://github.com/0xk1h0/ChatGPT_DAN

🎮 #Windows 11 24H2: A Buggy #Update for Gamers

https://undercodenews.com/windows-11-24h2-a-buggy-update-for-gamers/

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🔐 Apache Struts Flaw Under Active Attack: Urgent Patching Needed

https://undercodenews.com/apache-struts-flaw-under-active-attack-urgent-patching-needed/

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Russia's Undesirable Label: A Badge of Honor for Recorded Future

https://undercodenews.com/russias-undesirable-label-a-badge-of-honor-for-recorded-future/

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Hunters #Ransomware Targets Microvision

https://undercodenews.com/hunters-ransomware-targets-microvision/

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Hunters #Ransomware Targets Trev Deeley Motorcycles, Another Victim Falls Prey

https://undercodenews.com/hunters-ransomware-targets-trev-deeley-motorcycles-another-victim-falls-prey/

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🛡️ Pushing the Boundaries: Fitness, Fire Safety, and Life Support Advancements on the International Space Station

https://undercodenews.com/pushing-the-boundaries-fitness-fire-safety-and-life-support-advancements-on-the-international-space-station/

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🦑What is Honeypot: Simplified

Follow Santosh Nandakumar for daily simplified infosec learnings.

A honeypot is a security mechanism designed to detect, deflect, or study hacking attempts by acting as a decoy system. It looks like a legitimate target but is isolated from the actual network to gather intelligence on attackers.

Example

Imagine you’re protecting a house (your network) from burglars. You set up a fake house nearby, filled with dummy valuables. Burglars are attracted to this fake house, thinking it’s the real one. You monitor their actions to learn their techniques and better secure your actual house.

Technical Example

You deploy a honeypot server within your corporate network that mimics a database server. It contains no real data but appears authentic to attackers. When an attacker tries to access it, their activities (such as IP, methods, and tools) are logged for analysis.

Types of Honeypots

1. Production Honeypot
Used to improve overall security by distracting attackers from real systems.
Example: A fake customer login page for a banking website.

2. Research Honeypot
Used for studying attack methods and gathering intelligence.
Example: A honeypot server that simulates IoT devices to study botnet attacks.

Usage

- Intrusion Detection: Identify unauthorized access attempts.

- Threat Intelligence: Understand attackers' tools, techniques, and goals.

- Deception Strategy: Divert attackers away from real resources.

- Vulnerability Testing: Study how attackers exploit weaknesses.

Benefits

1. Early Threat Detection: Identifies threats before they reach critical systems.

2. Data Collection: Offers valuable insights into attack patterns and behaviors.

3. Improved Defense: Helps in identifying security gaps and improving defenses.

4. Resource Efficiency: Reduces the workload on actual systems by diverting attacks.

5. Training Ground: Useful for security teams to practice handling real-world threats.

Limitations

1. Limited Scope: Cannot detect attacks on systems outside the honeypot.

2. Risk of Exploitation: If not properly isolated, attackers could use the honeypot to attack real systems.

3. Resource Intensive: Requires setup, monitoring, and maintenance.

Ref: Santosh Nandakumar
@UndercodeCommunity
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