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2 years, 7 months ago
CISA: Threat Actor Breached Federal Systems via Adobe ColdFusion Flaw
Adobe patched CVE-2023-26360 in March amid active exploit activity targeting the flaw.
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Breach means unauthorized access to a computer system or network that exposes or steals sensitive data like personal details, passwords, or proprietary information. Attackers often exploit software flaws, weak passwords, or social engineering to gain entry. Breaches can also result from insiders misusing access or accidental data exposure.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Hackers breach US govt agencies using Adobe ColdFusion exploit
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning about hackers actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion identified as CVE-2023-26360 to gain initial access to government servers. [...]