Category: Cyware News – Latest Cyber News

Evil Corp hit with new sanctions, BitPaymer ransomware charges

The Evil Corp cybercrime syndicate has been hit with new sanctions by the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The US also indicted one of its members for conducting BitPaymer ransomware attacks. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…

Zimbra RCE Vuln Under Attack Needs Immediate Patching

Attackers are actively targeting a severe remote code execution vulnerability that Zimbra recently disclosed in its SMTP server, heightening the urgency for affected organizations to patch vulnerable instances right away. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…

Iran-linked Threat Group Handala Actively Targets Israel

Handala’s most serious claims are unverified, but the Iranian threat group’s actions have led to numerous account suspensions and website shutdowns due to its persistent activities. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…

Logpoint Strengthens SIEM by Acquiring Muninn AI-Powered NDR

Logpoint, a SIEM company based in Copenhagen, acquired Muninn, an AI-powered NDR startup, to enhance threat detection capabilities. Muninn’s AI technology is designed to detect complex attacks in environments where traditional methods fall short. This article has been indexed from…

KartLANPwn Flaw Exploits Mario Kart 8 Deluxe LAN Play Feature for RCE

The KartLANPwn vulnerability (CVE-2024-45200) targets Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s LAN Play feature, potentially allowing hackers to execute remote code on players’ game consoles. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: KartLANPwn…

Phishing Attacks on Australia Disguised as Atlassian

Mimecast highlighted a noticeable increase in the use of Atlassian to evade detection. The attackers utilized postmark URLs to gather data intelligence, including location and browser details. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…

DragonForce Ransomware Expands RaaS, Targets Firms Worldwide

The DragonForce group utilizes dual ransomware variants, including one based on LockBit 3.0 and another on ContiV3, to target industries like manufacturing, real estate, and transportation. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…

PoC Exploit Shows Local Privilege Escalation Risk in Linux

Researchers disclosed a critical privilege escalation vulnerability, CVE-2024-26808, in the Linux kernel affecting versions from v5.9 to v6.6. The flaw is in the Netfilter component, allowing root access by manipulating memory allocation. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…

Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in PHP, Prompting Urgent Security Updates

Key vulnerabilities include log manipulation in PHP-FPM (CVE-2024-9026), bypassing redirect configurations (CVE-2024-8927), CGI parameter injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-8926), and erroneous parsing of multipart form data (CVE-2024-8925). This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…

Storm-0501 Expands Ransomware Attacks to Hybrid Cloud Environments

Microsoft has detected Storm-0501 using Cobalt Strike for lateral movement across networks and deploying Embargo ransomware on victim organizations in hybrid cloud setups. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: Storm-0501…

DCRat Targets Users with HTML Smuggling

A new HTML smuggling campaign is targeting Russian-speaking users, distributing DCRat malware. This marks the first time the malware has been deployed using this method, unlike common delivery methods like compromised sites or phishing emails. This article has been indexed…

Critical RCE Vulnerability Found in OpenPLC

The most severe issue is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2024-34026) that allows an attacker to execute remote code. Users are advised to update to the latest version of OpenPLC to protect against these security risks. This article has been…

HPE Patches Three Critical Security Holes in Aruba PAPI

HPE has released patches for three critical security vulnerabilities in Aruba’s networking access points, which could allow attackers to run code on the systems by sending specially crafted packets to UDP port 8211. This article has been indexed from Cyware…

China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon compromised some US ISPs

Experts are investigating whether the hackers gained access to Cisco Systems routers, a key component of ISP infrastructures, but Cisco has not found any indication of router involvement. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…

Kia Dealer Portal Flaw Could Let Attackers Hack Millions of Cars

The vulnerabilities could be exploited to remotely control Kia vehicles equipped with remote hardware in under 30 seconds, exposing the sensitive personal information of car owners. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…

Critical WhatsUp Gold Vulnerabilities Demand Immediate Action

The six vulnerabilities, with high severity scores, could lead to unauthorized access and control over network infrastructure. Progress Software advises all WhatsUp Gold users to upgrade to version 24.0.1 to mitigate these vulnerabilities. This article has been indexed from Cyware…

VLC Media Player Update Needed: CVE-2024-46461 Discovered

VLC Media Player users are urged to update their software due to the critical CVE-2024-46461 vulnerability, which could crash the program or lead to code execution by malicious actors. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in NVIDIA Container Toolkit

Nvidia Container Toolkit has critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-0132 and CVE-2024-0133) up to v1.16.1, allowing attackers to access the host file system, execute code, escalate privileges, and disrupt services. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…

Kryptina RaaS: From Unsellable Cast-Off to Enterprise Ransomware

Mallox, known for targeting Windows systems, has expanded its operations to Linux by using a modified version of the Kryptina ransomware, named “Mallox Linux 1.0.” The ransomware utilizes the same encryption algorithm as Kryptina. This article has been indexed from…

Critical Grafana Plugin SDK Flaw Exposes Sensitive Information

This flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-8986 with a CVSS score of 9.1, could lead to the unintentional exposure of sensitive information, such as repository credentials, due to the build metadata being included in compiled binaries. This article has been indexed from…

Picus Security Raises $45M in Funding

Picus Security, a San Francisco, CA-based security validation company, raised $45M in funding. The round, which brought total funds raised to $80M, was led by Riverwood Capital, with participation from existing investor Earlybird Digital East Fund. This article has been…

Keycloak Vulnerability Puts SAML Authentication at Risk

The vulnerability lies in Keycloak’s XMLSignatureUtil class, which incorrectly verifies SAML signatures, disregarding the vital “Reference” element that specifies the signed portion of the document. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…

Lumma Stealer Malware Campaign Exploits Fake CAPTCHA Pages

The Lumma Stealer malware is being distributed through deceptive human verification pages that trick Windows users into running malicious PowerShell commands, leading to sensitive information theft. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…

Police Dismantles Phone Unlocking Ring Linked to 483,000 Victims

This scheme was uncovered in 2022 during “Operation Kaerb,” involving global enforcement agencies. The criminals mimicked popular mobile platforms to conduct phishing attacks. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: Police…

Germany Seizes Leak Site of ‘Vanir’ Ransomware Operation

German authorities have seized the leak site used by a ransomware group known as “Vanir” in a move to disrupt their operations. The site was used to post information about victims, including a German company. This article has been indexed…

Germany Seizes 47 Crypto Exchanges Used by Ransomware Gangs

These exchanges allowed users to trade cryptocurrencies anonymously, creating a safe environment for cybercriminals to launder their proceeds without fear of prosecution. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: Germany Seizes…

Acronis Backup Plugins Hit by CVE-2024-8767: CVSS 9.9 Severity Alert

Acronis Backup Plugins have been affected by a critical security flaw, CVE-2024-8767 (CVSS 9.9). The vulnerability impacts Linux-based plugins for cPanel & WHM, Plesk, and DirectAdmin, potentially leading to data breaches and unauthorized operations. This article has been indexed from…

Experts Warn of China-Linked APT’s Raptor Train IoT Botnet

The attribution of the Raptor Train botnet to a Chinese nation-state actor is based on various factors, including operational timelines, targeting sectors aligned with Chinese interests, and the use of the Chinese language. This article has been indexed from Cyware…

Microsoft Confirms CVE-2024-37985 as Zero-Day Bug in Windows

Microsoft has confirmed CVE-2024-37985 as a zero-day bug in Windows with a CVSS score of 5.9. It is a Windows Kernel information disclosure vulnerability, allowing attackers to access heap memory from a privileged process on a vulnerable server. This article…

CISA Urges Software Developers to Weed Out XSS Vulnerabilities

The CISA and the FBI recommended software developers to implement rigorous validation, sanitization, and input escaping to prevent malicious script injections and data manipulation. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…

Red Hat OpenShift Receives Patches for Two Critical Flaws

Red Hat OpenShift, a popular hybrid cloud platform with robust security features, is facing two critical vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-45496 (CVSS 9.9) and CVE-2024-7387 (CVSS 9.1). This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…

US Indicts Chinese National for Phishing for NASA Tech

Prosecutors allege that Chinese national Wu Song targeted US academics and engineers to obtain applications used in aerospace engineering and fluid dynamics, which could be used for developing missiles and weapons. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…

Data Theft Risk in Salesforce by Manipulating Public Links

The vulnerability was related to the undocumented Salesforce Aura API and SOQL subqueries, allowing a blind SOQL injection attack to retrieve customer information, including personally identifiable information (PII). This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…

Critical Flaws Found in VICIdial Contact Center Suite, PoC Published

Two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-8503 (SQL Injection) and CVE-2024-8504 (Privilege Escalation), have been uncovered in the VICIdial Contact Center Suite, posing a major risk for call centers globally. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…

US Hits Intellexa Spyware Maker With More Sanctions

The US has imposed further sanctions on Intellexa, the maker of the Predator spyware, targeting individuals and entities associated with the company due to its opaque corporate structure designed to evade accountability. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…

Rising Clipper Malware Attacks Target Cryptocurrency Users

The malicious software called ClipBankers can monitor clipboard activity and replace cryptocurrency addresses with those controlled by attackers, diverting digital asset transfers to rogue wallets. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…

Metabase Q Raises $11M in Series A Extension Funding

Metabase Q, an IT cybersecurity management company based in San Francisco, has raised $11M in its Series A extension funding. Backers include SYN Ventures and John Watters. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…

Strider Secures $55M to Fuel AI Growth and Global Expansion

Strider Technologies has secured $55 million in Series C funding to bolster its artificial intelligence research, expand into the government sector, and support global growth. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…

Largest Crypto Exchange in Indonesia Suffers $22 Million Theft

Although Indodax did not confirm the exact amount stolen, reports suggest $22 million. The company warned users about potential scammers taking advantage of the situation. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…

Windows Vulnerability Abused Braille “Spaces” in Zero-Day Attacks

A recently patched Windows vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43461, was exploited by the Void Banshee APT hacking group in zero-day attacks to install information-stealing malware. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…

Cyber Threats Intensify in Mexico; Espionage and Extortion Risks Grow

Mandiant’s report highlights the escalating cyber threats facing Mexico, with a rise in global espionage and local cybercrime targeting individuals and businesses. Since 2020, cyber espionage groups from over 10 countries have targeted Mexican firms. This article has been indexed…

Applications are Open for IoT Device Cyber Certifiers

The FCC is seeking volunteers to serve as administrators for a new cybersecurity labeling program, allowing consumers to identify products less vulnerable to cyberattacks. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…

Python Libraries Exploited for Malicious Intent

A recent report by Xavier Mertens, a Senior ISC Handler and cybersecurity consultant, highlights a concerning trend where cybercriminals are increasingly using legitimate Python libraries for malicious activities. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…

GitLab Warns of Critical Pipeline Execution Vulnerability

GitLab released updates covering versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, and 17.3.2 for GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE), addressing a total of 18 security issues. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…

Fileless Remcos RAT Campaign Leverages CVE-2017-0199 Flaw

In a newly uncovered advanced malware campaign, threat actors are using a complex, fileless approach to deliver the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT), leveraging a benign-looking Excel document as the attack vector. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…

New Vo1d Malware Infects 1.3 Million Android Streaming Boxes

The Vo1d malware campaign targets specific Android firmware versions like Android 7.1.2 and Android 10.1. The malware modifies system files to launch itself on boot and persist on the device. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…