There are some classics on this list — the ever-present “Password” password, Passw0rd (with a zero, not an “O”) and “123456.” This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: What can we learn from the…
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Vulnerabilities in employee management system could lead to remote code execution, login credential theft
Talos also recently helped to responsibly disclose and patch other vulnerabilities in the Foxit PDF Reader and two open-source libraries that support the processing and handling of DICOM files. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the…
Cisco Talos at RSAC 2024
With RSAC just a week away, Cisco Talos is gearing up for another year of heading to San Francisco to share in some of the latest major cybersecurity announcements, research and news. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos…
James Nutland studies what makes threat actors tick, growing our understanding of the current APT landscape
Nutland says he goes into every engagement or new project with a completely open mind and a blank slate — using his background investigating terror operations to find out as much as he can about a particular adversary’s operation. This…
The private sector probably isn’t coming to save the NVD
Plus, new details emerge on the Scattered Spider cybercrime network and ArcaneDoor. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: The private sector probably isn’t coming to save the NVD
Talos IR trends: BEC attacks surge, while weaknesses in MFA persist
Within BEC attacks, adversaries will send phishing emails appearing to be from a known or reputable source making a valid request, such as updating payroll direct deposit information. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original…
ArcaneDoor – New espionage-focused campaign found targeting perimeter network devices
ArcaneDoor is a campaign that is the latest example of state-sponsored actors targeting perimeter network devices from multiple vendors. Coveted by these actors, perimeter network devices are the perfect intrusion point for espionage-focused campaigns. This article has been indexed from…
Suspected CoralRaider continues to expand victimology using three information stealers
By Joey Chen, Chetan Raghuprasad and Alex Karkins. Cisco Talos discovered a new ongoing campaign since at least February 2024, operated by a threat actor distributing three famous infostealer malware, including Cryptbot, LummaC2 and Rhadamanthys. Talos also discovered a new…
What’s the deal with the massive backlog of vulnerabilities at the NVD?
Given the state of the NVD and vulnerability management, we felt it was worth looking at the current state of the NVD, how we got to this point, what it means for security teams, and where we go from here.…
Could the Brazilian Supreme Court finally hold people accountable for sharing disinformation?
At most, someone who intentionally or repeatedly shares information on their social platform that’s misleading or downright false may have their account blocked, suspended or deleted. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Could…
OfflRouter virus causes Ukrainian users to upload confidential documents to VirusTotal
During a threat-hunting exercise, Cisco Talos discovered documents with potentially confidential information originating from Ukraine. The documents contained malicious VBA code, indicating they may be used as lures to infect organizations. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog…
Large-scale brute-force activity targeting VPNs, SSH services with commonly used login credentials
Cisco Talos would like to acknowledge Brandon White of Cisco Talos and Phillip Schafer, Mike Moran, and Becca Lynch of the Duo Security Research team for their research that led to identification of these attacks. Cisco Talos is actively monitoring…
The internet is already scary enough without April Fool’s jokes
The security community is still reflecting on the “What If” of the XZ backdoor. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: The internet is already scary enough without April Fool’s jokes
Vulnerability in some TP-Link routers could lead to factory reset
There are also two out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities in the AMD Radeon user mode driver for DirectX 11. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Vulnerability in some TP-Link routers could lead to factory reset
April’s Patch Tuesday includes 150 vulnerabilities, 60 which could lead to remote code execution
Though April’s monthly security update from Microsoft includes 150 vulnerabilities, only three of them are considered “critical.” This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: April’s Patch Tuesday includes 150 vulnerabilities, 60 which could lead…
Starry Addax targets human rights defenders in North Africa with new malware
Cisco Talos is disclosing a new threat actor we deemed “Starry Addax” targeting mostly human rights activists, associated with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) cause with a novel mobile malware. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog…
There are plenty of ways to improve cybersecurity that don’t involve making workers return to a physical office
An April 2023 study from Kent State University found that remote workers are more likely to be vigilant of security threats and take actions to ward them off than their in-office counterparts. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos…
CoralRaider targets victims’ data and social media accounts
Cisco Talos discovered a new threat actor we’re calling “CoralRaider” that we believe is of Vietnamese origin and financially motivated. CoralRaider has been operating since at least 2023, targeting victims in several Asian and Southeast Asian countries. This article has…
Adversaries are leveraging remote access tools now more than ever — here’s how to stop them
While there are many legitimate uses for this software, adversaries are also finding ways to use them for command and control in their campaigns. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Adversaries are leveraging…
Enter the substitute teacher
Welcome to this week’s threat source newsletter with Jon out, you’ve got me as your substitute teacher. I’m taking you back to those halcyon days of youth and that moment when you found out that you had a sub that…