Recently, Qualys discovered and reported a critical vulnerability affecting the popular GLIBC ecosystem, which is installed by default on most Linux-based operating systems. Specifically, a buffer overflow was found in the code responsible for handling special environment variables during the startup of a process which can result in a local privilege escalation. Fortunately, exploitation of this vulnerability can be detected by Falco.

To combat the growing threat of identity attacks, organizations need to adopt a proactive approach that goes beyond traditional security measures. Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) is one such approach that focuses on monitoring and responding to suspicious activities related to user identities and access management. ITDR solutions can help organizations spot unusual patterns, such as multiple failed login attempts, access from unusual locations, or abnormal behavior within the system.

The cloud revolution has firmly taken hold, and businesses of all sizes are adopting cloud-native technologies. This new paradigm has also created newer attack surfaces for cybercriminals, who are eager to exploit known security gaps in cloud environments. Sysdig is collaborating with Docker to deliver a more efficient process for identifying risks and opportunities for accelerated remediation in Docker Scout using runtime insights.

This is how Maya, a devSecOps team lead at one of the prominent software development companies, started her presentation in front of Security leaders to show how the Agentless vulnerability management approach helped her: In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to Sysdig’s new Agentless scanning for vulnerability management.

While the cloud serves as a powerful accelerator for businesses, it also speeds up threat actors. Automation and an ever-increasing level of sophistication allow threat actors to execute complex attack chains in merely minutes, sometimes even less.The risk factors are amplified by the ability to chain together exploits and quickly move laterally in cloud environments, where a single breach could lead to a business critical compromise.

See how Sysdig’s improved inventory can help you find your way inside your ever-growing cloud infrastructure with minimal effort.

According to CSO the fines incurred for data breaches or non-compliance with security and privacy laws, for only a handful of companies, has cost $4.4 billion. The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, a 15% increase over 3 years (IBM). The challenge for organizations is how to safeguard sensitive information while adhering to the law, but without compromising innovation. Cyber threats loom large, affecting businesses in every industry.

The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) has uncovered a novel cloud-native cryptojacking operation which they’ve named AMBERSQUID. This operation leverages AWS services not commonly used by attackers, such as AWS Amplify, AWS Fargate, and Amazon SageMaker. The uncommon nature of these services means that they are often overlooked from a security perspective, and the AMBERSQUID operation can cost victims more than $10,000/day.