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Windows Task Scheduler Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers Gain Admin Account Control
New vulnerabilities in Windows Task Scheduler’s schtasks.exe let attackers bypass UAC, alter metadata, modify event logs, and evade detection. These actions map to MITRE ATT&CK tactics: Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Execution, Lateral Movement, and Defense Evasion. Abuse of schtasks.exe enables stealthy…
2025-04-04: KongTuke activity
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2025-04-13: Twelve days of scans and probes and web traffic hitting my web server
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Developers Beware: Slopsquatting & Vibe Coding Can Increase Risk of AI-Powered Attacks
Slopsquatting and vibe coding are fueling a new wave of AI-driven cyberattacks, exposing developers to hidden risks through fake, hallucinated packages. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Developers Beware: Slopsquatting & Vibe Coding…
Interlock Ransomware Employs Multi-Stage Attack Via Legitimate Websites to Deliver Malicious Browser Updates
Cybersecurity experts have identified a sophisticated ransomware threat known as Interlock, which has been quietly expanding its operations since its first appearance in September 2024. This malware employs an elaborate multi-stage attack chain, beginning with the compromise of legitimate websites…
Jira Down – Atlassian Jira Outage Disrupts Dashboard Access for Users Globally
Atlassian, the company behind Jira, a leading project management and issue-tracking platform, is grappling with a significant service disruption that has left users unable to load certain Dashboard widgets. The outage, affecting Jira Work Management, Jira Service Management, and Jira…
Researchers Deanonymized Medusa Ransomware Group’s Onion Site
Researchers have uncovered the true identity of servers hosting one of the most notorious ransomware operations active today. The Medusa Ransomware Group, which has operated with relative anonymity through Tor hidden services, has had its cover blown through a sophisticated…
Beware of Online PDF Converters That Tricks Users to Install Password Stealing Malware
Cybercriminals have launched a sophisticated malware campaign leveraging fake PDF-to-DOCX converter websites that mimic the popular legitimate service PDFCandy. The malicious websites, including domains such as candyxpdf[.]com and candyconverterpdf[.]com, deploy an elaborate social engineering tactic designed to harvest sensitive information…
Identifying the cyber risks that matter
From noise to clarity: Why CISOs are shifting to adversarial exposure validation Partner content A vast majority of security teams are overwhelmed by the large number of security alerts and vulnerabilities.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Apple Patches Exploited Vulnerability, (Wed, Apr 16th)
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OpenAI launches o3 and o4-mini, AI models that ‘think with images’ and use tools autonomously
OpenAI launches groundbreaking o3 and o4-mini AI models that can manipulate and reason with images, representing a major advance in visual problem-solving and tool-using artificial intelligence. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article:…
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2021-20035 SonicWall SMA100 Appliances OS Command Injection Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant…
Apple says zero-day bugs exploited against ‘specific targeted individuals’ using iOS
One of the bugs was discovered by Google’s security researchers who investigate government-backed cyberattacks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Apple says zero-day bugs exploited against ‘specific targeted individuals’ using iOS
New Windows Task Scheduler Vulnerabilities Allows Command Execution as Admin User
Critical Windows Task Scheduler involving schtasks.exe binary, which could enable malicious actors to execute commands with SYSTEM-level privileges, bypassing User Account Control (UAC) prompts and erasing audit logs. These flaws significantly elevate the threat landscape for Windows environments, posing risks…
CVE Program Stays Online as CISA Backs Temporary MITRE Extension
MITRE avoids CVE program shutdown with last-minute contract extension. Questions remain about long-term funding and the future of… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: CVE Program…
Windows NTLM Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24054) Actively Exploit in the Wild to Hack Systems
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, identified as CVE-2025-24054, has been actively exploited in the wild since March 19, 2025, targets organizations worldwide. The flaw, which enables NTLM hash disclosure through spoofing, allows attackers to harvest sensitive user credentials with…
What is Pretty Good Privacy and how does it work?
Pretty Good Privacy, or PGP, was a popular program used to encrypt and decrypt email over the internet, as well as authenticate messages with digital signatures and encrypted stored files. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and…
Nomination Deadline Extended: Technical Advisory Committees
The nomination period for the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) has been extended. The new deadline is Sunday, April 27, 2025. Take advantage of the extended timeline to submit thoughtful nominations — and play an active role in shaping the future…
Nvidia And Partners To Build $500 Billion Of AI Infrastructure In US
Nvidia to partner with TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, Amkor and SPIL to build $500 billion (£377 billion) worth of AI infrastructure in US This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia And Partners To Build $500…