And he would have got away with it, too, if it weren’t for this one tiny backdoor On Call Welcome once more, dear reader, to On Call, The Register‘s weekly reader-contributed column detailing the delights and dangers of working in…
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HackerOne collaborates with Semgrep to streamline code review for modern development
HackerOne announced a partnership with code security solution, Semgrep, to combine Semgrep’s automated code security tools with expert support from HackerOne PullRequest code reviewers. Security teams can now analyze code through Semgrep and have PullRequest reviewers validate results to provide…
Cryptominers Targeting Misconfigured Apache Hadoop and Flink with Rootkit in New Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new attack that exploits misconfigurations in Apache Hadoop and Flink to deploy cryptocurrency miners within targeted environments. “This attack is particularly intriguing due to the attacker’s use of packers and rootkits to conceal the malware,”…
CVE-2023-36025 Exploited for Defense Evasion in Phemedrone Stealer Campaign
This blog delves into the Phemedrone Stealer campaign’s exploitation of CVE-2023-36025, the Windows Defender SmartScreen Bypass vulnerability, for its defense evasion and investigates the malware’s payload. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the…
Drivers: We’ll take that plain dumb car over a flashy data-spilling internet one, thanks
Now that’s a smart move CES Despite all the buzz around internet-connected smart cars at this year’s CES in Las Vegas, most folks don’t want vehicle manufacturers sharing their personal data with third parties – and even say they’d consider…
Act Now: CISA Flags Active Exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical security vulnerability impacting Microsoft SharePoint Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-29357 (CVSS score: 9.8), is a privilege escalation flaw that…
Why is my SSL expiring every 3 months?
Digital certificates, used with the protocol ‘TLS’ (Transport Layer Security, previously known as ‘SSL’ or Secure Socket Layers) establish secure connections between your web server and the browsers visitors use to view your site. They ensure the user’s browser regards…
Ransomware wiping out data on tape backups and malware hitting MYSQL Servers
Finland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning concerning a new wave of cyber threats, with hackers now deploying ransomware on Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances and tape storage media, aiming to obliterate stored information. The Akira Ransomware…
A simple guidance on obtaining effective endpoint security
Endpoint Security means securing the endpoints connected to/in a network. And here’s a general guide on how to implement endpoint security in true meaning: 1. Assessment and Planning: Assess your organization’s security needs, considering the types of devices used and…
Hackers Actively Exploited 2 Ivanti Zero-Day to Execute Arbitrary Commands
Invati Connect Secure (ICS) and Ivanti Policy Secure Gateways have been discovered with two new vulnerabilities associated with authentication bypass and command injection. The CVEs for these vulnerabilities have been assigned as CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887. The severity of these vulnerabilities…
Hyundai Motor India fixes bug that exposed customers’ personal data
Hyundai’s India subsidiary has fixed a bug that exposed its customers’ personal information in the South Asian market. TechCrunch reviewed a portion of the exposed data that included the registered owner name, mailing address, email address, and phone number of…
Cloud security predictions for 2024
As we reflect on the cybersecurity landscape and the trajectories of threat vectors, it’s evident that we’re on the cusp of a paradigm shift in cloud security. Businesses and cybersecurity professionals must stay abreast of these changes, adapting their strategies…
Cyber budgets and the VC landscape in 2024
In this Help Net Security video, Marcus Bartram, General Partner at Telstra Ventures, discusses his 2024 cybersecurity predictions: The U.S. will be in a recession by Q4 2024, and tech companies will continue reducing their workforce. Still, VCs will be…
New infosec products of the week: January 12, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Critical Start, Dasera, ID R&D, and SpecterOps. SpecterOps adds new Attack Paths to BloodHound Enterprise SpecterOps announced updates to BloodHound Enterprise (BHE) that add new…
Windows Computer Hit with AgentTesla Malware to Steal Data
AgentTesla is a notorious malware that functions as a keylogger and information stealer. By logging keystrokes and capturing screenshots on infected systems, this notorious malware targets sensitive data like:- Recently, the cybersecurity researchers at BitSight Security discovered that AgentTesla malware…
Man Is Suing Facebook, 27 Women For “Are We Dating The Same Guy” Facebook Group
The post Man Is Suing Facebook, 27 Women For “Are We Dating The Same Guy” Facebook Group appeared first on Facecrooks. This week, a man in Chicago filed a $75 million lawsuit against 27 women and Facebook for defamation, doxing,…
Canadian Cyber Centre now ranks threats with SecurityScorecard solution
The Canadian government’s cyber authority has started using a U.S. company’s security ratings platform to rank cyber threats to the country’s critical infrastructure. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security said Thursday it has contracted to use SecurityScorecard’s security ratings platform.…
AgentTesla Malware Attacking Windows Machine to Steal Sensitive Data
AgentTesla is a notorious malware that functions as a keylogger and information stealer. By logging keystrokes and capturing screenshots on infected systems, this notorious malware targets sensitive data like:- Recently, the cybersecurity researchers at BitSight Security discovered that AgentTesla malware…
Using the Knowledge Store on Cisco Observability Platform
The Knowledge Store (KS) enables solutions to define and manage domain-specific business data on the Cisco Observability Platform. Learn how to add a knowledge model to a Cisco Observability Platform (COP) solution. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs…
Cutting Edge: Suspected APT Targets Ivanti Connect Secure VPN in New Zero-Day Exploitation
Note: This is a developing campaign under active analysis by Mandiant and Ivanti. We will continue to add more indicators, detections, and information to this blog post as needed. On January 10, 2024, Ivanti disclosed two vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887, impacting Ivanti Connect…