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Crafting AI’s Future: Decoding the AI Executive Order
By: Rajat Kohli, Partner at Zinnov There is something to be learned from epic fantasy productions like Harry Potter. That every few years, there will be a gifted wizard who […] The post Crafting AI’s Future: Decoding the AI Executive…
Research Shows How Attackers Can Abuse EDR Security Products
Vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR allowed a security researcher to turn it into a malicious offensive tool. The post Research Shows How Attackers Can Abuse EDR Security Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Citrix UberAgent Flaw Let Attackers Elevate Privileges
A significant vulnerability has been identified in Citrix’s monitoring tool, uberAgent. If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to escalate their privileges within the system, posing a serious risk to organizations using affected software versions. CVE-2024-3902 – Privilege escalation vulnerability…
Beware Of Weaponized Zip Files That Deliver WINELOADER Malware
APT29, a Russian threat group, targeted German political parties with a new backdoor called WINELOADER using spear-phishing emails containing malicious links to ZIP files hosted on compromised websites. The ZIP files deployed an HTA that initiated a multi-stage infection chain,…
Malicious PyPI Package Attacking Discord Users To Steal Credentials
Hackers often target PyPI packages to exploit vulnerabilities and inject malicious code into widely used Python libraries. Recently, cybersecurity researchers at FortiGuard Labs identified a malicious PyPI package attacking Discord users to steal credentials. The malicious PyPI package that was…
The Role of Cybersecurity Training in Compliance
Learn about the role of cybersecurity training in compliance. Discover how OffSec’s training can contribute to a strong compliance posture. The post The Role of Cybersecurity Training in Compliance appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed from OffSec…
Hackers Group Claims To Have Broke Into IDF & Stolen Documents
Anonymous claims a successful cyberattack against the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), gaining access to 20 gigabytes of data, which allegedly includes over 233,000 military documents in various formats, like PDFs, Word files, and presentations. The IDF considers the authenticity of…
Watchdog tells Dutch govt: ‘Do not use Facebook if there is uncertainty about privacy’
Meta insists it’s just misunderstood and it’s safe to talk to citizens over FB The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has warned that government organizations should not use Facebook to communicate with the country’s citizens unless they can guarantee the…
CVEs Targeting Remote Access Technologies
In this first quarter of 2024, threat actors have been particularly busy in exploiting vulnerabilities (0-days but also old unpatched flaws) targeting traditional remote access technologies. In this blog post I summarized the main CVEs exploited so far in 2024.…
CrushFTP Patches Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
CrushFTP patches a zero-day vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to escape the VFS and retrieve system files. The post CrushFTP Patches Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Rural Texas Towns Report Cyberattacks That Caused One Water System to Overflow
A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group, the latest case of a U.S. public utility becoming a target of foreign cyberattacks. The post Rural…
The Future of Automated Testing with DAQ
Introduction to the New Era Automated testing is transforming, morphing into an even more essential… The Future of Automated Testing with DAQ on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has been…
Taking Steps Toward Achieving FedRAMP
The federal, state, local government and education sectors continue to be the most targeted by cyberattacks in the United States. According to Check Point Research, education and research organizations experience 1,248 per week, on average — the most of any…
Getting to Know Netzer Shohet
Netzer Shohet is a Product Manager based in Givatayim, Israel. He joined Check Point as a developer on the IPS infrastructure team in 2005 and currently works on cloud development for our platform that enabled the launch of CloudGuard WAF,…
Hackers threaten to leak a copy of the World-Check database used to assess potential risks associated with entities
A financially motivated group named GhostR claims the theft of a sensitive database from World-Check and threatens to publish it. World-Check is a global database utilized by various organizations, including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, for assessing…
Malware Developer Lures Child Exploiters Into Honeytrap to Extort Them
Threat actors created a website to impersonate UsenetClub, a subscription service for “uncensored” access to images and videos downloaded from Usenet. They claimed to provide free access to the site after the installation of a “CryptVPN” software. This article has…
Story 1: Removing super-admin tokens across 33 GitHub tenants in 2 hours
Join Astrix customers as they lead the non-human identity security frontier in this series “The Astrix stories: Real customer wins”. From building an automated process around NHI offboarding, to a collaboration between security and engineering to remove super-admin tokens in…
Cloud Security Stories: From Risky Permissions to Ransomware Execution
In the sprawling cloud infrastructure of GlobalTech Inc., a meticulously planned ransomware attack was set in motion by a sophisticated adversary, codenamed Vector. Vector’s objective wasn’t just to encrypt data for a ransom but to navigate through a complex AWS…
The 10 Women in Cybersecurity You Need to Follow
These women are innovating in the cybersecurity field. How many of them do you know? The post The 10 Women in Cybersecurity You Need to Follow appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Tech Outages: Exposing the Web’s Fragile Threads
Today, technology outages have become more than mere inconveniences—they’re disruptions that ripple across industries, affecting businesses, individuals, and even our daily routines. Over 1.75 million user-reported issues flooded in from across the globe. From WhatsApp to Greggs (the UK’s popular sausage…
Binary Defense enhances BDVision to improve security for SMBs
Binary Defense announced several important updates to BDVision, the company’s real-time detection and containment Managed Endpoint Detection & Response (mEDR) solution. These critical updates – which include new deception technology, artificial intelligence-based threat detection, EDR bypass detection, and small business…
apexanalytix Passkeys protects data with biometric authentication
apexanalytix launched Passkeys, a feature that enables suppliers to securely log into their accounts using biometrics like a fingerprint or face scan, or a screen lock PIN. The latest FBI Internet Crime Report reveals that business email compromise (BEC) led…
Dependency Confusion Vulnerability Found in Apache Project
This occurs when a private package fetches a similar public one, leading to exploit due to misconfigurations in package managers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Dependency Confusion Vulnerability Found in Apache Project
US House of Representatives passes new TikTok ban bill to Senate
Sadly no push to ban stupid TikTok dances, but ByteDance would have year to offload app Stateside Fresh US legislation to force the sale of TikTok locally was passed in Washington over the weekend after an earlier version stalled in…
Transforming Operations to Eliminate Technical Debt
Discover the four steps to transforming your agency’s technical debt to speed modernization and enhance mission innovation. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Transforming Operations to Eliminate Technical Debt
TA547 Phishing Attack: German Companies Hit With Infostealer
Researchers at Proofpoint have found out that the TA547 phishing attack campaigns have been targeting different German companies. Identified as TA547, the threat actor has been using an information stealer called Rhadamanthys to get its hand on important financial data…
GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why securing smart cities’ critical infrastructure has become a top priority
Critical infrastructure like electrical, emergency, water, transportation and security systems are vital for public safety but can be taken out with a single cyberattack. How can cybersecurity professionals protect their cities? In 2021, a lone hacker infiltrated a water treatment…
The Essential KVM Cheat Sheet for System Administrators
The virsh command is used for managing guest virtual machines. You can start, stop, reboot, and get information about VMs effortlessly with commands. Automating security patching on KVM virtualization systems is possible with the QEMUCare live patching solution. KVM…
Understanding Spectre V2: A New Threat to Linux Systems
Recently, researchers uncovered a significant threat dubbed Spectre v2, a variant of the notorious Spectre attack, targeting Linux systems running on modern Intel processors. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this exploit, its implications, and the measures being taken to…
Thousands of Palo Alto Firewalls Potentially Impacted by Exploited Vulnerability
Shadowserver has identified roughly 6,000 internet-accessible Palo Alto Networks firewalls potentially vulnerable to CVE-2024-3400. The post Thousands of Palo Alto Firewalls Potentially Impacted by Exploited Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Cybercriminals Threaten Release of Stolen World-Check Database, Exposing Millions to Financial Risk
A financially motivated criminal hacking group, self-identified as GhostR, has claimed responsibility for the theft of a confidential database containing millions of records from the renowned World-Check screening database. The stolen data, totaling 5.3 million records, includes sensitive information…
MITRE breached by nation-state threat actor via Ivanti zero-days
MITRE has been breached by attackers via two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887) in Ivanti’s Connect Secure VPN devices. The attackers have also managed to move laterally and compromise the company network’s VMware infrastructure, MITRE confirmed late last week. What is…
Trend Micro launches AI-driven cyber risk management capabilities
Trend Micro unveiled AI-driven cyber risk management capabilities across its entire flagship platform, Trend Vision One. This seamlessly integrates more than 10 industry technology categories into one offering, empowering security, cloud and IT operations teams to manage risk proactively. The…
Malvertising: Fake Popular Software Ads Deliver New MadMxShell Backdoor
By Deeba Ahmed IT professionals are under attack! This article exposes a malicious malvertising campaign targeting IT teams with a novel backdoor named MadMxShell. Learn how attackers use typosquatting and DNS techniques to compromise systems. This is a post from…
Windows MagicDot Path Flaw Lets Attackers Gain Rootkit-Like Abilities
A new vulnerability has been unearthed, allowing attackers to gain rootkit-like abilities on Windows systems without requiring administrative privileges. Dubbed “MagicDot,” this vulnerability exploits the DOS-to-NT path conversion process within the Windows operating system. Here, we delve into the technical…
VMware ESXi Shell Service Exploit on Hacking Forums: Patch Now
A new exploit targeting VMware ESXi Shell Service has been discovered and is circulating on various hacking forums. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using VMware for their virtual environments, potentially allowing unauthorized access and control over virtual…
UK Cyber Agency NCSC Announces Richard Horne as its Next Chief Executive
The hire marks another coup for the British public sector in poaching talent from the technology industry, particularly at the executive level, following the recruitment of Ollie Whitehouse as the NCSC’s chief technology officer earlier this year. This article has…
Ukrainian Soldiers’ Apps Increasingly Targeted for Spying, Cyber Agency Warns
The agency is attributing the surge to a group tracked as UAC-0184, which was spotted in February targeting an unnamed Ukrainian entity in Finland. CERT-UA does not attribute UAC-0184’s activity to any specific foreign cyber threat group. This article has…
Billions of scraped Discord messages up for sale
An internet scraping platform is offering access to a database filled with over four billion Discord messages and combined user profiles. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Billions of scraped Discord messages up for sale
UK data watchdog questions how private Google’s Privacy Sandbox is
Leaked draft report says stated goals still come up short Google’s Privacy Sandbox, which aspires to provide privacy-preserving ad targeting and analytics, still isn’t sufficiently private.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article:…
MITRE Corporation Breached by Nation-State Hackers Exploiting Ivanti Flaws
The MITRE Corporation revealed that it was the target of a nation-state cyber attack that exploited two zero-day flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances starting in January 2024. The intrusion led to the compromise of its Networked Experimentation, Research, and…
Pentera’s 2024 Report Reveals Hundreds of Security Events per Week, Highlighting the Criticality of Continuous Validation
Over the past two years, a shocking 51% of organizations surveyed in a leading industry report have been compromised by a cyberattack. Yes, over half. And this, in a world where enterprises deploy an average of 53 different security solutions to safeguard their digital…
Alert! Zero-day Exploit For WhatsApp Advertised On Hacker Forums
A zero-day exploit targeting the popular messaging app WhatsApp has been advertised on underground hacker forums. The exploit has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of users on Android and iOS platforms. This exploit is reported to have the potential…
Has the ever-present cyber danger just got worse?
Facing down the triple threat of ransomware, data breaches and criminal extortion Sponsored On the face of it, there really isn’t much of an upside for the current UK government after MPs described its response to attacks by cyber-espionage group…
Sharp-Project: New Stealer Family on the Market
Infostealers are one of the most lucrative types of malware employed by criminals. And because this is a tried and tested approach, there are still new players entering this illegal game. The new kid on the block is called “Sharp…
Researchers Find Dozens of Fake E-Zpass Toll Websites After FBI Warning
Researchers from cybersecurity firm DomainTools told Recorded Future News that they have found nearly 30 newly created domains related to tolls, 15 of which have a “high chance of being weaponized for phishing, malware, or spam.” This article has been…
Ransomware Double-Dip: Re-Victimization in Cyber Extortion
Between crossovers – Do threat actors play dirty or desperate? In our dataset of over 11,000 victim organizations that have experienced a Cyber Extortion / Ransomware attack, we noticed that some victims re-occur. Consequently, the question arises why we observe…
CrushFTP File Transfer Vulnerability Lets Attackers Download System Files
CrushFTP is urging customers to download v11 of its file transfer platform, with attackers actively exploiting a vulnerability that allows them to download system files This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CrushFTP File Transfer Vulnerability…
It appears that the number of industrial devices accessible from the internet has risen by 30 thousand over the past three years, (Mon, Apr 22nd)
It has been nearly three years since we last looked at the number of industrial devices (or, rather, devices that communicate with common OT protocols, such as Modbus/TCP, BACnet, etc.) that are accessible from the internet[1]. Back in May of…
EU Set To Approve Apple Plan For Opening NFC Access
European Commission reportedly set to approve Apple proposal for providing rivals access to iPhone, iPad contactless tech This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Set To Approve Apple Plan For Opening NFC Access
Trump Media Warns Of ‘Potential Market Manipulation’
Shares in Trump social media platform owner rise after chief executive warns of ‘naked’ short sellers trying to manipulate stock price This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Trump Media Warns Of ‘Potential Market Manipulation’
Deciphering the Economics of Software Development: An In-Depth Exploration
By Uzair Amir The depth of activities within software development ranges from ideation and design to coding, testing, and deployment. The… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Deciphering the Economics of Software Development: An In-Depth Exploration…
Windows DOS-to-NT flaws exploited to achieve unprivileged rootkit-like capabilities
Researcher demonstrated how to exploit vulnerabilities in the Windows DOS-to-NT path conversion process to achieve rootkit-like capabilities. SafeBreach researcher Or Yair devised a technique, exploiting vulnerabilities in the DOS-to-NT path conversion process, to achieve rootkit-like capabilities on Windows. When a…
ACDS Launches Revolutionary OBSERVATORY Solution: Redefining Attack Surface Management
Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) has unveiled its groundbreaking Attack Surface Management (ASM) solution: OBSERVATORY. Engineered with a comprehensive three-pronged approach—Discovery, Validation, and Insight—OBSERVATORY offers an unparalleled level of network security. As the number of internet-connected devices explodes, organisations struggle…
Report: 51% of Enterprises Experienced a Breach Despite Large Security Stacks
Threat actors are continuing to successfully breach across the entire attack surface. Around 93% of enterprises who admitted a breach reported unplanned downtime, data exposure, or financial loss as a result, according to a survey by Pentera. This article has…
MITRE Hacked by State-Sponsored Group via Ivanti Zero-Days
MITRE R&D network hacked in early January by a state-sponsored threat group that exploited an Ivanti zero-day vulnerability. The post MITRE Hacked by State-Sponsored Group via Ivanti Zero-Days appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
NSA Launches Guidance for Secure AI Deployment
The new document is the first release from NSA’s Artificial Intelligence Security Center (AISC), in partnership with other government agencies in the US and other Five Eyes countries This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NSA…
Concerned About Your Online Privacy in 2024? You Are Not the Only One.
Today, using mobile apps is inevitable. It’s no longer a matter of professional or business… Concerned About Your Online Privacy in 2024? You Are Not the Only One. on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration…
Apple Removed Numerous Apps From China App Store
Apple users in China may no longer find various popular apps, such as WhatsApp and… Apple Removed Numerous Apps From China App Store on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has…
Palo Alto Networks Patched A Pan-OS Vulnerability Under Attack
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Palo Alto networks Pan-OS firewall has received an emergency fix… Palo Alto Networks Patched A Pan-OS Vulnerability Under Attack on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article…
CrushFTP Servers Zero-day Under Active Attack: Update Now
CrushFTP is a file transfer server that supports secure protocols, offers easier configuration, and offers powerful monitoring tools. It also provides a web interface that allows users to transfer files using a web browser. A critical vulnerability associated with FileSystem…
ToddyCat is making holes in your infrastructure
We continue to report on the APT group ToddyCat. This time, we’ll talk about traffic tunneling, constant access to a target infrastructure and data extraction from hosts. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: ToddyCat is…
Critical Flaw in the Forminator Plugin Impacts Hundreds of Thousands of WordPress Sites
Japan’s CERT warned that the WordPress plugin Forminator, developed by WPMU DEV, is affected by multiple vulnerabilities, including a flaw that allows unrestricted file uploads to the server. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Researchers Uncover Windows Flaws Granting Hackers Rootkit-Like Powers
New research has found that the DOS-to-NT path conversion process could be exploited by threat actors to achieve rootkit-like capabilities to conceal and impersonate files, directories, and processes. “When a user executes a function that has a path argument in…
NCSC Announces PwC’s Richard Horne as New CEO
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre will see Richard Horne take over as its new boss in the autumn This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NCSC Announces PwC’s Richard Horne as New CEO
Netflix Reports Profits Surge, But Forecast Disappoints
Netflix shares slump as it reports profit surge but says it will stop reporting subscriber metrics next year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Netflix Reports Profits Surge, But Forecast Disappoints
Group Supporting Women In Tech Abruptly Closes
Non-profit group Women Who Code shuts down abruptly after losing ‘critical’ funding sources, in blow for tech diversity push This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Group Supporting Women In Tech Abruptly Closes
Google Shifts Rules For Contract Firms Amidst Labour Battle
Google removes benefits requirements for contract firms as US labour board seeks to force union negotiations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Shifts Rules For Contract Firms Amidst Labour Battle
TSMC Shocks Investors With Lower Chip Growth Forecast
TSMC pulls back on forecast of global chip industry growth for 2024, stirring concerns around expected recovery this year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TSMC Shocks Investors With Lower Chip Growth Forecast
Victorian Councils Data Exposed in OracleCMS Breach
Melbourne, Australia—According to reports, a recent data breach at OracleCMS, a third-party call center operator, exposed sensitive information… The post Victorian Councils Data Exposed in OracleCMS Breach appeared first on Hackers Online Club. This article has been indexed from Hackers…
Rising Ransomware Issue: English-Speaking Western Affiliates
Security experts say Western teenagers comprise a number of active affiliate groups, many with ties to the cybercrime community that calls itself “The Community,” aka the Com or Comm. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
Researchers Claim that Windows Defender Can Be Bypassed
Cybersecurity experts from SafeBreach have revealed a series of vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely delete files on a computer using Windows Defender, potentially leading to data loss and system instability. Tomer Bar and Shmuel Cohen, seasoned security researchers…
JavaScript Malware Switches to Server-Side Redirects and Uses DNS TXT Records as TDS
A malware campaign was found injecting malicious JavaScript code into compromised WordPress sites to redirect site visitors to VexTrio domains, specifically using dynamic DNS TXT records of the tracker-cloud[.]com domain to obtain redirect URLs. This article has been indexed from…
A week in security (April 15 – April 21)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 15 to April 21 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 15 – April 21)
Google all at sea over rising tide of robo-spam
What if it’s not AI but the algorithm to blame? Opinion It was a bold claim by the richest and most famous tech founder: bold, precise and wrong. Laughably so. Twenty years ago, Bill Gates promised to rid the world…
Apple Removes WhatsApp & Threads from its App Store for China
With the tightening grip of Chinese regulatory measures on foreign digital services, Apple Inc. has removed several major messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Threads by Meta Platforms, from its App Store in China. This decision follows direct orders from the…
NATO to Launch New Cyber Center to Contest Cyberspace ‘At All Times’
The new facility, details about which have not previously been reported, marks the fruition of a significant doctrinal shift in how the alliance approaches operations in cyberspace. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
MITRE Reveals Ivanti Breach By Nation State Actor
Non-profit MITRE says a sophisticated state group breached its network via two chained Ivanti zero-days This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: MITRE Reveals Ivanti Breach By Nation State Actor
Securing cloud perimeters
The global shift towards cloud computing is undeniable. According to Statista, the worldwide public cloud computing market continues to grow and is expected to reach an estimated 679 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud services dominate…
NSA Debuts Top 10 Cloud Security Mitigation Strategies
As businesses transition to hybrid and multi-cloud setups, vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations and security gaps are escalating, attracting attention from bad actors. In response, the US National Security Agency (NSA) issued a set of ten recommended mitigation strategies, published earlier…
Exploring Cybersecurity Risks in Telemedicine: A New Healthcare Paradigm
The experience of seeing a doctor has transformed dramatically, thanks in part to the emergence of telemedicine. This digital evolution promises convenience and accessibility but brings with it a host of cybersecurity risks that were unimaginable up until a few…
HelloKitty Ransomware Rebrands, Releases CD Projekt and Cisco Data
An operator of the HelloKitty ransomware operation announced they changed the name to ‘HelloGookie,’ releasing passwords for previously leaked CD Projekt source code, Cisco network information, and decryption keys from old attacks. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Rarest, strangest, form of Windows saved techie from moment of security madness
For once, Redmond’s finest saved the day – by being rubbish in unexpectedly useful ways Who, Me? It’s Monday once again, dear reader, and you know what that means: another dive into the Who, Me? confessional, to share stories of…
10 Essentials Every Anti-Phishing Course Must Have
In August 2023, Russian threat actors targeted several government agencies worldwide with Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. Many of these attacks were successful because unsuspecting users fell for the lures set by the attackers—emails purporting to be from trusted senders. Unfortunately,…
Tesla Recalls Thousands Of Cybertrucks Over Accelerator Fault
Tesla recalls 3,878 Cybertrucks over safety issue that could cause accelerator pedal to become stuck, increasing crash risk This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Recalls Thousands Of Cybertrucks Over Accelerator Fault
North Koreans Secretly Animated Amazon and Max Shows, Researchers Say
Thousands of exposed files on a misconfigured North Korean server hint at one way the reclusive country may evade international sanctions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: North Koreans Secretly Animated Amazon and Max…
Implementing ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.16 – Information Security Incident Management
We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.16, “Information Security Incident Management” is crucial for organizations to effectively detect, respond to, and recover from…
A flaw in the Forminator plugin impacts hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites
Japan’s CERT warns of a vulnerability in the Forminator WordPress plugin that allows unrestricted file uploads to the server. Japan’s CERT warned that the WordPress plugin Forminator, developed by WPMU DEV, is affected by multiple vulnerabilities, including a flaw that allows…
Jury Dishes Out Guilty Verdict in Mango Markets Fraud Case
A New York federal jury found a hacker guilty of all charges that he masterminded and carried out a scheme to fraudulently obtain $110 million from cryptocurrency exchange Mango Markets and investors. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
The first steps of establishing your cloud security strategy
In this article, we’ll identify some first steps you can take to establish your cloud security strategy. We’ll do so by discussing the cloud security impact of individual, concrete actions featured within the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) and…
Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage
Microsoft has revealed that North Korea-linked state-sponsored cyber actors has begun to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make its operations more effective and efficient. “They are learning to use tools powered by AI large language models (LLM) to make their…
T2 – 85,894 breached accounts
In April 2024, 86k records from the T2 tea store were posted to a popular hacking forum. Data included email and physical addresses, names, phone numbers, dates of birth, purchases and passwords stored as scrypt hashes. This article has been…
Safeguarding Your Gmail Account: Strategies to Defend Against Fraud
In today’s digital age, email has become an indispensable tool for communication, both personal and professional. Among the most widely used email services is Gmail, provided by Google. However, with the convenience of email also comes the risk of fraud…
Hellokity Ransomware Actors Returns Under New Name
The notorious cybercrime group previously known as Hellokity has reemerged under a new alias, “HelloGookie.” This development was reported by the cybersecurity watchdog MonThreat via their Twitter account. Hellokity, known for its high-profile cyber-attacks, has been a significant player in…
What is HSM Integration?
HSM Integration refers to the process of incorporating a Hardware Security Module (HSM) into an organization’s IT and security infrastructure. HSMs are physical devices designed to secure digital keys and perform cryptographic operations, such as encryption, decryption, and digital signing,…
EASA Alerts Airlines Amid Suspected Cyber-Attacks on UK-Bound Flights
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a cautionary alert following reports of cyber-attacks targeting flights bound for the United Kingdom. These incidents have raised serious concerns regarding the safety and security of air travel, prompting EASA to advise…
Cannes Hospital Cancels Medical Procedures Following Cyberattack
Cannes Hospital Centre – Simone Veil cancels medical procedures after shutting down systems in response to a cyberattack. The post Cannes Hospital Cancels Medical Procedures Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Researchers claim Windows Defender can be fooled into deleting databases
Two rounds of reports and patches may not have completely closed this hole BLACK HAT ASIA Researchers at US/Israeli infosec outfit SafeBreach last Friday discussed flaws in Microsoft and Kaspersky security products that can potentially allow the remote deletion of…
How to optimize your bug bounty programs
In this Help Net Security interview, Roy Davis, Manager – Vulnerability Management & Bug Bounty at Zoom, discusses the role bug bounty programs play in identifying security vulnerabilities and facilitating collaboration with researchers. He offers advice to organizations, stressing the…