A recent investigation revealed that the Akira and Fog ransomware groups are actively exploiting the SonicWall NSA vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) to compromise organizations. As of December 23, 2024, over 100 companies are suspected to have been victimized by these groups through…
PriveShield – Advanced Privacy Protection with Browser Profile Isolation
A browser extension named PRIVESHIELD automatically creates isolated profiles to group websites based on browsing history and user interaction, which disrupts cross-website tracking practices by preventing cookie-matching methods used for targeted advertising. The evaluation results show that PRIVESHIELD is more…
Stalwart – All-in-One Open-Source Secure Mail Server with JMAP, IMAP4, POP3, and SMTP
Stalwart is an innovative open-source mail server solution that supports JMAP, IMAP4, POP3, and SMTP, offering a comprehensive suite of features designed for security, performance, and scalability. Built with Rust, Stalwart stands out for its modern architecture that emphasizes safety…
U.S. CISA adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab vulnerabilities, to its Known…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-08 09h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 7:34 : Sicherheitslücken: Hintertür gefährdet Industrie-Router von Moxa 7:31 : Securely Sign and Manage Documents Digitally With DocuSign and Ballerina 7:25 : How YouTube Channels Can Be Defended Against Cyber Threats 7:25…
Sicherheitslücken: Hintertür gefährdet Industrie-Router von Moxa
Wichtige Sicherheitsupdates schließen unter anderem eine kritische Lücke in Moxa-Routern. Für ein Modell ist der Patch aber bisher nicht erschienen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Sicherheitslücken: Hintertür gefährdet Industrie-Router von Moxa
Securely Sign and Manage Documents Digitally With DocuSign and Ballerina
This article was written using Ballerina Swan Lake Update 10.0 (2201.10.0) but is expected to remain compatible with newer versions. DocuSign is a leading digital transaction management platform that allows users to sign, send, and manage documents securely and efficiently.…
How YouTube Channels Can Be Defended Against Cyber Threats
In recent years, YouTube has become one of the most popular platforms for content creators, with millions of channels uploading videos daily. While this presents exciting opportunities for creators to share their work, it also opens the door to various…
Oracle WebLogic Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Cyber Attacks – CISA
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding the active exploitation of critical vulnerabilities in various software, particularly spotlighting an unspecified vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server. This announcement comes as part of CISA’s efforts to enhance…
Silent Spies: How Russian Surveillance Systems Are Tracking You Worldwide
In an age where digital footprints can be traced with just a few clicks, surveillance technology has become a double-edged sword. While it can enhance security and improve services, it also poses significant privacy concerns. One of the most formidable…
Critical BIOS/UEFI Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers To Overwrite System Firmware
Researchers discovered critical BIOS/UEFI vulnerabilities in the Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencer, where the device utilizes an outdated firmware implementation with CSM mode lacking essential security features like Secure Boot and firmware write protections. The vulnerability window allows attackers to…
Akamai to quit its CDN in China, seemingly not due to trouble from Beijing
Security and cloud compute have so much more upside than the boring business of shifting bits Akamai has decided to end its content delivery network services in China, but not because it’s finding it hard to do business in the…
State-Funded Actors Are Driving the Ransomware Threat Landscape
For years, ransomware groups have sought innovative ways to maximize profits during their peak operations. However, according to the latest ESET Threat Report, a significant shift has occurred: ransomware deployment is now being spearheaded by state-funded actors and advanced threat…
PHP Servers Vulnerability Exploited To Inject PacketCrypt Cryptocurrency Miner
Researchers observed a URL attempts to exploit a server-side vulnerability by executing multiple commands through PHP’s system() function. It downloads a malicious executable from a remote server, executes it locally, and attempts to download the same executable using wget while…
Oracle WebLogic Vulneraiblity Actively Exploited in Cyber Attacks – CISA
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding the active exploitation of critical vulnerabilities in various software, particularly spotlighting an unspecified vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server. This announcement comes as part of CISA’s efforts to enhance…
Why an “all gas, no brakes” approach for AI use won’t work
Machine learning and generative AI are changing the way knowledge workers do their jobs. Every company is eager to be “an AI company,” but AI can often seem like a black box, and the fear of security, regulatory and privacy…
Veracode Targets Malicious Code Threats With Phylum Acquisition
The deal includes certain Phylum assets, including its malicious package analysis, detection, and mitigation technology. The post Veracode Targets Malicious Code Threats With Phylum Acquisition appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Veracode…
Hackers Use PhishWP to Steal Payment Info on WordPress Sites
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious WordPress plugin called PhishWP that transforms legitimate websites into tools for phishing scams. This plugin allows attackers to set up fake payment pages mimicking trusted services like Stripe, tricking users into divulging sensitive…
Scaling penetration testing through smart automation
In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Simeonov, CEO of Plainsea, discusses how organizations can move beyond compliance-driven penetration testing toward a more strategic, risk-based approach. He explains how automation, human expertise, and continuous monitoring can transform penetration testing into…
Casio Hacked – Servers Compromised by a Ransomware Attack
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach after its servers were targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack. The incident, which occurred on October 5, prompted an immediate forensic investigation involving external security specialists. Casio deeply regrets any…
Almost 8500 People Affected by Casio Data Leak
Casio has said nearly 8500 people were affected by a ransomware attack that compromised its servers on 5 October last year. The attack led to data leaks, including internal documents and personal information, but no credit card information was included…
E-commerce Faced Heightened Cybersecurity Threats During Holiday Season
While lucrative for e-commerce businesses, the holiday shopping season also brings a surge in cyber threats. A recent study by Liquid Web highlights a worrying trend: December, the most critical month for online retailers, sees a staggering 31% increase in…
The top target for phishing campaigns
Despite organizations’ repeated attempts at security awareness training, with a particular emphasis on how employees can avoid being phished, in 2024 enterprise users clicked on phishing lures at a rate nearly three times higher than in 2023, according to Netskope.…
CISA Flags Critical Flaws in Mitel and Oracle Systems Amid Active Exploitation
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added three flaws impacting Mitel MiCollab and Oracle WebLogic Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows –…