Cloud Security
Just in Time Access Control: Mechanics, Risks, and Implementation
Just in time access control eliminates standing privileges, ensuring users hold zero permissions until the precise moment they need to perform a specific task.
privilege escalation
Everything TechSec Feed has reported about privilege escalation: 5 stories, newest first. Part of our Cloud Security coverage.
Cloud Security
Vulnerabilities
Astron Agent Patch Fixes Critical Root Privilege Escalation for Tenants
A critical vulnerability in Astron Agent versions prior to 1.1.2 allowed authenticated low-privilege users to execute code as root, compromising tenant isolation and shared services.
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2026-107645: Blocksy Companion Plugin Lets Attackers Bypass Nonce Checks to Steal Seller Roles
A critical flaw in Blocksy Companion versions up to 2.1.58 lets attackers bypass nonce checks and seize seller roles on WordPress sites.
Cloud Security
Detect Overprivileged Cloud Identities Through Log Analysis
Excessive permissions often hide in dormant service accounts that bypass standard human-centric monitoring and alerting thresholds.
Threat Intelligence
Scheduled Task Abuse: How Attackers Hide Persistence and Execution
Attackers hijack legitimate Windows scheduling mechanisms to bypass application whitelisting and maintain access after reboots.