BlackByte, LockBit among the criminals using bespoke tools As ransomware crews increasingly shift beyond just encrypting victims’ files and demanding a payment to unlock them, instead swiping sensitive info straight away, some of the more mature crime organizations are developing…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2024 fixed 2 actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2024 addressed 139 flaws, including two actively exploited zero-days. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2024 addressed 139 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components; Office and Office Components; .NET and Visual Studio;…
A new flaw in OpenSSH can lead to remote code execution
A vulnerability affects some versions of the OpenSSH secure networking suite, it can potentially lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability CVE-2024-6409 (CVSS score: 7.0) impacts select versions of the OpenSSH secure networking suite, it can be exploited to achieve…
UK Government Advises Best Practices for Embedded Device Security
The cybersecurity arm of the UK government, RITICS, has released a new guide to assist companies in enhancing the security of their operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) hardware. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Hackers Target WordPress Calendar Plugin Used by 150,000 Sites
Hackers are targeting a vulnerability in the Modern Events Calendar WordPress plugin found on over 150,000 websites to upload files and execute code remotely. The plugin by Webnus is used to manage events. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Beyond Checklists: The Rise of Automated Vendor Assessment and Enhanced Security
As cyberthreats continue to increase, automation and proactive measures will be essential for mitigating the risks associated with third-party relationships and safeguarding valuable data and infrastructure. The post Beyond Checklists: The Rise of Automated Vendor Assessment and Enhanced Security appeared…
Deepfake Threats and Biometric Security Vulnerabilities
Grasping how biometric attacks work is crucial for organizations to make informed decisions based on actual threat intelligence. The post Deepfake Threats and Biometric Security Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Command Zero emerges from stealth with $21 million in seed funding
Command Zero emerged from stealth with $21 million in seed funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Insight Partners and over 60 cyber industry thought leaders and executives. Using encoded expert knowledge, automation and advanced LLMs, Command Zero is…
Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes 24.2 automates workload distribution
Mirantis announced Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK) 24.2 with an exclusive dynamic resource balancer feature that automates workload distribution to solve hotspot and “noisy neighbor” problems. Now, MOSK automatically redistributes workloads within a cluster helping to balance resource consumption to…
Cybersecurity News: Russian bot takedown, Burdensome cyber regs, Fujitsu data exposed
In today’s cybersecurity news… US disrupts Russian AI-powered disinformation bot farm A joint international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Justice Department has seized email servers, domains and nearly […] The post Cybersecurity News: Russian bot takedown, Burdensome cyber…
Deepfake und KI-Cyberangriffe auf Führungskräfte
Für die Cybersicherheit am Arbeitsplatz werden biometrische Authentifizierungsmethoden für den Zugang zu Geräten, Netzwerken, Software, Dateien und sogar zu Gebäuden genutzt. Bisher galten diese als fast unmöglich zu knacken, allerdings haben Cyberkriminelle durch ausgeklügelte Imitationsangriffe wie Deepfakes und KI-generierten Identitätsbetrug…
Im Klartext: Linksys-Router senden wohl WLAN-Passwörter an US-Server
Eine Verbraucherorganisation hat zwei Routermodelle von Linksys getestet. Beide übermitteln wohl sensible Daten an einen Server in den USA. Einen Patch gibt es bisher nicht. (Sicherheitslücke, WLAN) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel:…
Persistent npm Campaign Shipping Trojanized jQuery
Approximately 68 malicious packages were created between May 26 and June 23, 2024, with deceptive names like cdnjquery and jquertyi. These packages were manually crafted, unlike automated attacks, allowing the threat actor to steal website form data. This article has…
Command Zero emerges from stealth with $21 Million in seed funding
Command Zero emerged from stealth with $21 Million in seed funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Insight Partners and over 60 cyber industry thought leaders and executives. Using encoded expert knowledge, automation and advanced LLMs, Command Zero is…
Most Security Pros Admit Shadow SaaS and AI Use
Next DLP study finds majority of security professionals have used unauthorised apps in past year This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Most Security Pros Admit Shadow SaaS and AI Use
[UPDATE] [hoch] Ghostscript: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Ein entfernter anonymer oder ein lokaler Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Ghostscript ausnutzen, um Informationen offenzulegen oder beliebigen Code auszuführen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [UPDATE] [hoch]…
[NEU] [mittel] Citrix Systems Virtual Apps and Desktops: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation
Ein lokaler Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Citrix Systems Virtual Apps and Desktops ausnutzen, um seine Privilegien zu erhöhen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [NEU] [mittel] Citrix…
[NEU] [niedrig] Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen
Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Red Hat Enterprise Linux und Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform ausnutzen, um Informationen offenzulegen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel:…
[NEU] [hoch] lighttpd: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service und Informationsoffenlegung
Ein entfernter anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in lighttpd ausnutzen, um einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu erzeugen oder vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [NEU] [hoch] lighttpd:…
[NEU] [mittel] docker: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in docker ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories) Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: [NEU] [mittel] docker: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Scammers Offering Fraud-as-a-service to Other Scammers to Drain Victims Funds
Scammers no longer need to possess technical expertise or devise intricate fraud schemes. The rise of Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) has revolutionized scam execution, making it easier for even the most inexperienced fraudsters to prey on unsuspecting victims. This article delves into…
Navigating Compliance: A Guide to the U.S. Government Configuration Baseline
For cybersecurity professionals tasked with defending the public sector, tackling the U.S. Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) is just another hurdle to a safer federal tomorrow. Part of a wide collection of necessary federal government compliance requirements, it hones in on…
Sextortion Scams – How They Persuade and What to Watch for
“Sextortion” scams represent some of cybercriminals’ most brazen attempts to extract money from unwitting victims. These extortion techniques rely on fear and shame to get targets to pay up. Similar to individualized ransomware attacks, if the party refuses to pay…
Microsoft Fixes Four Zero-Days in July Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has addressed two actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day bugs this month This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Fixes Four Zero-Days in July Patch Tuesday