

NB524: Forward Networks Adds Endpoint Discovery; Intel Forecasts Q2 Layoffs
Apr 28, 2025
Discover the urgency of a critical SAP vulnerability that permits unauthorized file uploads. Learn about Forward Networks' new endpoint discovery feature designed to enhance security. Dive into the implications of a major Zoom outage linked to DNS issues. Explore the shift in Apple's iPhone production to India amid tariff challenges. Unpack Intel's financial struggles, including anticipated layoffs, while Google advances AI technology amidst regulatory scrutiny. A whirlwind of network innovations and industry challenges awaits!
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SAP NetWeaver Upload Vulnerability
- SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer allows unauthenticated uploads that auto-execute files.
- This vulnerability can brick hosts or enable lateral attacks and has no patch yet.
Forward Networks Endpoint Discovery Added
- Forward Networks added basic endpoint discovery showing IPs and MACs but no advanced scanning.
- This enhances inventory visibility but is not yet integrated into the network digital twin.
Ericsson Adds Clientless ZTNA
- Ericsson's clientless ZTNA runs sessions in isolated cloud containers for secure third-party IoT access.
- It enforces least privilege, real-time access revocation, micro-segmentation, and hides IPs by default.