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As we reflect this Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded of the importance of connection, trust, and gratitude. This season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to you-our valued customers, partners, and those we've had the privilege of connecting with through conferences and events. Your trust in Critical Path Security inspires us to continually strive to protect, support, and innovate in the cybersecurity space for all those we serve. We are honored to work alongside you and are grateful for the opportunity to help safeguard your organizations. Your success and security are our top priorities, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. May your Thanksgiving Day be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. Warm wishes, Patrick Kelley CEO, Critical Path Security

At Critical Path Security, we've always prided ourselves on thinking outside the box, not just in cybersecurity but in how we connect with people and build communities. Today, we're excited to announce our newest venture: becoming the title sponsor of the CORE League on iRacing.com, a competitive Sim Racing league owned and operated by Davin Cornelius. This partnership is an extension of our ongoing involvement in motorsports and our commitment to innovative engagement. Sim racing represents a unique and growing corner of motorsports. It merges technology, strategy, and the thrill of racing into a dynamic, virtual arena. Partnering with the CORE League gives us a fantastic opportunity to explore the potential of Sim Racing as a platform for creativity and connection. From experimenting with new paint schemes to launching engaging campaigns, Sim Racing is the perfect sandbox for ideas-especially during the off-season for traditional racing. As a company that embraces…

When it comes to file compression and archiving software, 7-Zip has long been a go-to tool for millions of users worldwide. Known for its powerful capabilities, simplicity, and open-source nature, 7-Zip enjoys widespread adoption across both Windows and Linux platforms. However, a recent vulnerability uncovered in the software has put its users at serious risk, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on compromised systems. In this blog post, we'll discuss what the vulnerability entails, its potential impact, and the steps you should take to safeguard your systems. The Vulnerability: Exploit for Arbitrary Code Execution The discovered vulnerability in 7-Zip highlights a weakness that could allow attackers to exploit specific operations within the software to execute arbitrary code. Arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous as they enable malicious actors to run any code of their choosing, effectively giving them full control over a victim's system. Reports indicate that this flaw…