Browser Security Updates - July 2024

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1. The top web threats facing enterprises today and why defending against them starts with securing the browser.......????
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Security Best Practices in the Aftermath of the Snowflake Data Breach

Data warehousing giant Snowflake disclosed on May 23, 2024, that they experienced a data breach affecting at least 165 of its customers. Since Snowflake’s customers are industry giants such as LiveNation and Santander Bank, this incident is already shaping up to be one of the most significant data breaches in history. Snowflake has not yet...

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[eBook] CISO Testimonials

Read this eBook, with quotes from six CISOs who use the LayerX browser security platform, to learn:

• The security tasks these CISOs have on their plate.
• How they attempted to answer them before using a browser security solution.
• How a browser security solution helped them.
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LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS AND TAKEAWAYS

Security Flaw in GitLab Enables Unauthorized Pipeline Execution by Attackers

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What happened?

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-5655) in GitLab allows unauthorized users to execute malicious pipelines, posing a severe risk to organizations using GitLab for software development.

?LayerX Recommendations:

Patch immediately and enhance security to protect data on GitLab platforms. LayerX provides visibility on browser versions and prompts users to update.

URL Shortener Exploited to Distribute Remcos RAT via Malicious Microsoft Word Document

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What happened?

A Word doc (FAKTURA.docx) containing the Remcos RAT was found in an email attachment, leading to a malicious URL that downloads Equation Editor malware exploiting CVE-2017-11882.

LayerX?recommendation:

The use of shortened URLs in Word documents to distribute the Remcos RAT highlights evolving cybercriminal tactics. LayerX offers AI-powered secure browsing with real-time threat intelligence and code scanning to block such attacks.