A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-53704) in SonicWall firewalls allows attackers to hijack SSL VPN sessions by bypassing authentication through manipulated Base64-encoded session cookies. Affected SonicOS versions include 7.1.x and 8.0.0. SonicWall released security patches on January 7, 2025, urging organizations to update promptly to prevent unauthorized access to private networks and sensitive information.
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Is AI a Friend or Foe of Healthcare Security?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to play both defensive and offensive roles in the digital healthcare landscape. As a defender, AI powers advanced security tools