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Dark Reading: Novel Exploit Chain Enables Windows UAC Bypass

​​Fortra's security research team has identified a novel exploit chain, tracked as CVE-2024-6769, which allows attackers to bypass Windows User Access Control (UAC) and escalate privileges to gain full system control.
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​​CSO: Microsoft privilege escalation issue forces the debate: ‘When is something a security hole?’​

​​CSO covered Fortra’s disclosure of a Microsoft privilege escalation issue that allows attackers to bypass UAC prompts. Fortra's Tyler Reguly explained that this bypass removes key security checks, posing a risk. Microsoft disagrees, calling it a convenience issue, but the debate continues.​
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CyberTech Insights: The Cybersecurity Gap: Why Even the Best-Trained Teams Still Vulnerable to Attacks

In a new article for CyberTech Insights, John Grancarich, Fortra's Chief Strategy Officer, explores why security awareness training matters more than ever. Drawing from personal experiences with cyber extortion and phishing, John highlights how continuous practice can better prepare us for real-world risks.Originally published in CyberTech Insights.Excerpt:“We’re not going to get any less busy, so...
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VM Blog: Expert Insights on National Insider Threat Awareness Month

Insider threats—whether intentional or accidental—can have devastating effects on businesses of all sizes. Antonio Sanchez of Fortra, along with other industry experts, shares key insights into the evolving landscape of insider threats and offers strategies for mitigating these risks.
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IT Brew: More Than Half of IT Professionals Aren’t Familiar With the Shared Responsibility Model

A recent IT Brew article highlights a major cloud security gap: only 49% of surveyed IT and cybersecurity professionals are familiar with the "shared responsibility model," which defines the division of security duties between cloud providers and customers. Nick Franklin emphasized the common misunderstanding around these responsibilities, urging customers to ask their providers directly about what they are responsible for.
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Manufacturing Business Technology: Security Breach Podcast

Supply chain attacks disrupt not only the targeted company but also the entire logistical and distribution network, posing significant challenges and costs. Theo Zafirakos addresses how companies should respond to the rise in these attacks on Manufacturing Business Technology's Security Breach Podcast.
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The ChannelPro Network: Voice of the Vendor

In her interview with The ChannelPro Network, Michaela Grundman, Associate VP of Product Management at Fortra, introduced the Fortra Platform and discussed how it helps mitigate multi-vector attacks.
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Finance Derivative: GenAI in Cyber

In this Finance Derivative article, Donnie MacColl discusses how cybercriminals leverage GenAI to do more in less time and shares tips on utilizing AI to fight back.