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Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1086) Alert
NSFOCUS CERT has detected that details and a proof-of-concept (PoC) tool for a Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability CVE-2024-1086, have been publicly disclosed recently. Due to a use-after-free vulnerability in the netfilter: nf_tables component of the Linux kernel, the nft_verdict_init()…
Industrial Enterprise Operational Technology Under Threat From Cyberattacks
One in four industrial enterprises had to temporarily cease operations due to cyberattacks within the past year, suggesting operational technology must improve. The post Industrial Enterprise Operational Technology Under Threat From Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
WarzoneRAT Returns Post FBI Seizure: Utilizing LNK & HTA File
The notorious WarzoneRAT malware has made a comeback, despite the FBI’s recent efforts to dismantle its operations. Initially detected in 2018, WarzoneRAT was disrupted by the FBI in mid-February when they seized the malware’s infrastructure and arrested two individuals linked…
Beware Of Weaponized Air Force invitation PDF Targeting Indian Defense And Energy Sectors
EclecticIQ cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a cyberespionage operation dubbed “Operation FlightNight” targeting Indian government entities and energy companies. The attackers, likely state-sponsored, leveraged a modified version of the open-source information stealer HackBrowserData to steal sensitive data. EclecticIQ identified that the…
The Golden Age of Automated Penetration Testing is Here
Network penetration testing plays a vital role in detecting vulnerabilities that can be exploited. The current method of performing pen testing is pricey, leading many companies to undertake it only when necessary, usually once a year for their compliance requirements.…
Compromised SaaS Supply Chain Apps: 97% of Organizations at Risk of Cyber Attacks
Businesses increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) applications to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. However, this shift towards a more interconnected digital ecosystem has not come without its risks. According to the “2024 State of SaaS Security Report”…
Google Revealed Kernel Address Sanitizer To Harden Android Firmware And Beyond
Android devices are popular among hackers due to the platform’s extensive acceptance and open-source nature. However, it has a big attack surface with over 2.5 billion active Android devices all over the world. It also poses challenges when it comes…
Lessons from a Ransomware Attack against the British Library
You might think that libraries are kind of boring, but this self-analysis of a 2023 ransomware and extortion attack against the British Library is anything but. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: Lessons…
26 Security Issues Patched in TeamCity
JetBrains patches 26 security issues in TeamCity and takes steps to avoid malicious exploitation of vulnerabilities. The post 26 Security Issues Patched in TeamCity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
Massachusetts Health Insurer Data Breach Impacts 2.8 Million
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care says the personal information of over 2.8 million individuals was stolen in a year-old ransomware attack. The post Massachusetts Health Insurer Data Breach Impacts 2.8 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Cyber Security Today, March 29, 2024 – PyPI repository shuts to stop malicious uploads, a plea to developers to stop creating apps with SQL vulnerabilities, and more
This episode reports on a US$10 million reward for a ransomware gang, a new Linux version of a backdoor This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, March 29, 2024 – PyPI…
New Linux Bug Could Lead to User Password Leaks and Clipboard Hijacking
Details have emerged about a vulnerability impacting the “wall” command of the util-linux package that could be potentially exploited by a bad actor to leak a user’s password or alter the clipboard on certain Linux distributions. The bug, tracked as…
Stream.Security unveils threat investigation and AI-powered remediation capabilities
Stream.Security announced new threat investigation and AI-powered remediation capabilities. The new real-time attack path detection and generative AI-powered remediation tools are part of the real-time exposure management features that the cloud security company is rolling out. With these capabilities, customers…
American fast-fashion firm Hot Topic hit by credential stuffing attacks
Hot Topic suffered credential stuffing attacks that exposed customers’ personal information and partial payment data. Hot Topic, Inc. is an American fast-fashion company specializing in counterculture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music. The company was the victim of credential stuffing attacks against its website and…
LockBit Hacker Sentenced To 4 Years Jail Plus Fined $860K
Recent reports about legal proceedings, a 34-year-old Russian-Canadian national, Mikhail Vasiliev, has been handed a sentence of almost four years in Canadian prison. Vasiliev’s involvement in the global ransomware scheme known as LockBit led to this outcome. The United States…
Understanding the Surge in Cyber Kidnapping: Exploring the Factors Behind the Rise
In recent years, the world has witnessed a concerning uptick in cyber kidnappings, with individuals, organizations, and even governments falling victim to this malicious form of digital extortion. This article delves into the multifaceted reasons contributing to the rise of…
IT and security Leaders Feel Ill-Equipped to Handle Emerging Threats: New Survey
A comprehensive survey conducted by Keeper Security, in partnership with TrendCandy Research, has shed light on the growing concerns within the cybersecurity community. The survey, which gathered insights from over 800 IT and security executives globally, reveals a stark reality:…
Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.6 – Organization of Information Security
We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. We start today with ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.6, “Organization of Information Security”, which outlines requirements for establishing an effective management framework to…
Quick Forensics Analysis of Apache logs, (Fri, Mar 29th)
Sometimes, you’ve to quickly investigate a webserver logs for potential malicious activity. If you're lucky, logs are already indexed in real-time in a log management solution and you can automatically launch some hunting queries. If that's not the case, you…