3 posts were published in the last hour 8:4 : A Strategic Approach to Container Security 7:32 : Researchers Exploited Windows Charset Conversion Feature to Execute Remote Code 7:32 : MintsLoader Delivers StealC Malware and BOINC in Targeted Cyber Attacks
A Strategic Approach to Container Security
Containerization technologies have transformed how applications are built, deployed, and managed. From speeding up production cycles to enabling seamless scalability, they have become the backbone of mission-critical enterprise applications. Gartner predicts that by 2027, 90% of global organizations will run…
Researchers Exploited Windows Charset Conversion Feature to Execute Remote Code
Researchers have exposed a systemic vulnerability within the Windows operating system, leveraging its “Best-Fit” charset conversion feature to bypass security checks and execute remote code. The findings highlight widespread implications across various applications, with real-world exploitation scenarios impacting widely used…
MintsLoader Delivers StealC Malware and BOINC in Targeted Cyber Attacks
Threat hunters have detailed an ongoing campaign that leverages a malware loader called MintsLoader to distribute secondary payloads such as the StealC information stealer and a legitimate open-source network computing platform called BOINC. “MintsLoader is a PowerShell based malware loader…
Gravy Analytics Breach, Subaru Starlink Vulnerability Exposed
In this episode, we discuss the latest issues with data brokers, focusing on a breach at Gravy Analytics that leaked 30 million location data points online. We also explore a vulnerability in Subaru’s Starlink system that allows unrestricted access to…
Protection Against Deepfake Cyber Threats: Navigating the Future of Digital Security
The rise of deepfakes, artificial media that use AI to create hyper-realistic yet entirely fabricated images, videos, or audio, has created a new wave of cyber threats. While the technology behind deepfakes offers creative and entertainment potential, it has also…
GitLab Security Update – Patch for Multiple Vulnerabilities
GitLab, the widely adopted DevOps platform, has announced the immediate release of versions 17.8.1, 17.7.3, and 17.6.4 for both its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). These updates address multiple security vulnerabilities and provide critical fixes, underscoring GitLab’s commitment to maintaining…
GitHub Vulnerability Let Malicious Repos To Leaks Users Credentials
Critical security vulnerabilities in Git-related projects, including GitHub Desktop, Git Credential Manager, Git LFS, and GitHub Codespaces, were recently uncovered and involved improper handling of text-based protocols, allowing attackers to potentially leak user credentials. This discovery highlights significant risks in…
Anzeige: KI im Unternehmen – Chancen erkennen, Risiken managen
Im Onlineseminar der Golem Karrierewelt erfahren Führungskräfte, wie sie KI gewinnbringend einsetzen und potenzielle Risiken effektiv managen können. (Golem Karrierewelt, KI) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Anzeige: KI im Unternehmen – Chancen…
Generative AI fuels more Cyber Crime
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, but when leveraged by malicious actors, it can lead to catastrophic outcomes. A striking example of this misuse is the rise of generative AI tools, which, instead of being used…
AI security posture management will be needed before agentic AI takes hold
As I’m currently knee deep in testing agentic AI in all its forms, as well as new iterations of current generative AI models such as OpenAI’s O1, the complexities of securing AI bot frameworks for enterprise security teams are beginning…
Critical Vulnerability in Meta Llama Framework Let Remote Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
The Oligo Research team has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Meta’s widely used Llama-stack framework. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50050, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on servers running the Llama-stack framework. Due to its potential impact, the flaw has…
Don’t let these open-source cybersecurity tools slip under your radar
This article showcases free, open-source cybersecurity tools that help you identify and address vulnerabilities, detect intrusion, protect websites from cyber attacks, monitor and detect suspicious activities across your network. Am I Isolated: Open-source container security benchmark Am I Isolated is…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-27 06h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 5:4 : Three privacy rules for 2025 (Lock and Code S06E02) 5:4 : Cyber trends set to influence business strategies 4:32 : How to use Apple’s App Privacy Report to monitor data…
Three privacy rules for 2025 (Lock and Code S06E02)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, host David Ruiz shares three privacy rules for 2025, and they’re all about taking back control. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Three privacy rules for 2025…
Cyber trends set to influence business strategies
Diligent convened a group of 65 board members, C-suite executives, and leading subject matter experts to explore topics shaping the future of business: generative AI, cybersecurity and data privacy, geopolitical risk, and financial fraud and abuse. In this Help Net…
How to use Apple’s App Privacy Report to monitor data tracking
The App Privacy Report, which Apple introduced in iOS 15.2, allows users to monitor how apps access data and interact with third-party services. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the types of sensitive data accessed by apps, the external…
Critical Vulnerability in Meta’s Llama Framework Exposes AI Systems to Remote Attacks
A critical security flaw, CVE-2024-50050, has been discovered in Meta’s Llama Stack framework, a widely used open-source tool for building and deploying generative AI (GenAI) applications. The vulnerability, caused by unsafe deserialization of Python objects via the pickle module, allows…
UnitedHealth Ransomware Attack Exposes 190 Million Users’ Personal & Healthcare Data
The U.S. healthcare system, UnitedHealth Group, has confirmed that a February 2024 ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, compromised the personal and healthcare data of approximately 190 million individuals. This figure, nearly double the initial estimate of 100 million,…
Cobalt Strike and a Pair of SOCKS Lead to LockBit Ransomware
Key Takeaways Case Summary This intrusion began near the end of January 2024 when the user downloaded and executed a file using the same name (setup_wm.exe) and executable icon, as … Read More This article has been indexed from The…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, January 27th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9296, (Mon, Jan 27th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Monday, January 27th, 2025…
Innovative Approaches to Secrets Scanning
Is Traditional Cybersecurity Enough in the Age of Automation? Imagine this. You’re in charge of your company’s cybersecurity, and you’ve invested in the best protection money can buy. But a data breach happens, and you’re left wondering where things went…
Scaling Security with Automated Identity Management
How Crucial is Automated Identity Management in Scaling Security? There’s an ever-increasing need for advanced cybersecurity measures. Organizations, especially those operating in the cloud, can no longer afford to ignore automated identity management as a key part of these precautions.…
Empowering Cloud Compliance with Seamless Security
Why are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Crucial for Seamless Security? Can you imagine a smooth security system that leaves no stone unturned? Non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets management play a significant role in creating an empowered security strategy, particularly in the…