The US government announced establishing the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy. The US Defense Department announced establishing the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (ASD(CP)) as directed in the National Defense…
Detecting Windows-based Malware Through Better Visibility
Despite a plethora of available security solutions, more and more organizations fall victim to Ransomware and other threats. These continued threats aren’t just an inconvenience that hurt businesses and end users – they damage the economy, endanger lives, destroy businesses…
The xz-utils backdoor in security advisories by national CSIRTs, (Mon, Apr 1st)
For the last few days, the backdoor in xz-utils[1] has been among the main topics of conversation in the global cyber security community. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: The…
Activision Players Attacked by Password Stealing Malware: Investigation In Progress
Activision, the powerhouse behind popular titles such as Call of Duty, is currently embroiled in an investigation into a hacking campaign aimed at its players. The primary objective of cybercriminals is to siphon off player credentials, focusing on gaming accounts…
Cyber Security Today, April 1, 2024 – An alert about a critical Linux vulnerability, a warning about password-spray attacks on Cisco VPNs, and more
This episode reports on a way threat actors can get around cloud-based email filtering systems, the latest information on an AT&T data theft This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, April…
FTC Investigates TikTok Over Security, Privacy – Report
Federal Trade Commission reportedly investigating TikTok for its data and security practices, amid US ban threat This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: FTC Investigates TikTok Over Security, Privacy – Report
Mehrere Sicherheitslücken in Loadmaster von Kemp entdeckt
Derzeit gibt es in der Loadbalancer-Software von Kemp zwei Schwachstellen, die es Angreifern ermöglichen Schadcode einzuschleusen. Für die Angriffe ist eine Authentifizierung am System notwendig, Updates sind bereits verfügbar. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Security-Insider | News | RSS-Feed Lesen…
Sicherheitsrisiko: Von KI-Assistenen halluzinierte Pakete landen in Software
KI-Assistenten erfinden regelmäßig Namen von Software-Paketen. Das passiert verlässlich und lässt sich zum Einschleusen von Schadcode nutzen. (Sicherheitslücke, .Net) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Sicherheitsrisiko: Von KI-Assistenen halluzinierte Pakete landen in Software
Malicious Apps Caught Secretly Turning Android Phones into Proxies for Cybercriminals
Several malicious Android apps that turn mobile devices running the operating system into residential proxies (RESIPs) for other threat actors have been observed on the Google Play Store. The findings come from HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence team, which said the…
US Congress Bans Use Of Microsoft AI Copilot – Report
Risk of leaks. US House of Representatives implements strict ban on congressional staff using Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Congress Bans Use Of Microsoft AI Copilot – Report
Imperva Web Application Firewall Flaw Let Attackers Bypass WAF Rules
Imperva SecureSphere WAF, a security tool for on-premise web applications, has a vulnerability in some versions that allows attackers to bypass filters when inspecting POST data. By sneaking malicious content past the WAF, attackers could potentially exploit security flaws in…
New Hotel Lock Vulnerabilities, Glassdoor Anonymity Issues
In episode 323, the hosts discuss two prominent topics. The first segment discusses a significant vulnerability discovered in hotel locks, branded as ‘Unsaflok,’ affecting 3 million doors across 131 countries. The vulnerability allows attackers to create master keys from a…
Info stealer attacks target macOS users
Experts warn of info stealer malware, including Atomic Stealer, targeting Apple macOS users via malicious ads and rogue websites. Jamf Threat Labs researchers analyzed info stealer malware attacks targeting macOS users via malicious ads and rogue websites. One of the…
Backdoor in upstream xz/liblzma Let Attackers Hack SSH Servers
A startling revelation has identified a dangerous security vulnerability in the xz compression utility, specifically within its liblzma library. This vulnerability has been found to compromise SSH server security. Xz Utils is a tool found almost everywhere in Linux. It…
Pandabuy – 1,348,407 breached accounts
In March 2024, 1.3M unique email addresses from the online store for purchasing goods from China, Pandabuy, were posted to a popular hacking forum. The data also included IP and physical addresses, names, phone numbers and order enquiries. The breach…
XZ Utils Backdoor Vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) Advisory
Overview NSFOCUS CERT recently detected that a backdoor vulnerability in XZ Utils (CVE-2024-3094) was disclosed from the security community, with a CVSS score of 10. Because the SSH underlying layer relies on liblzma, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to…
The Internet just changed – did you notice?
Late last year, the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force across the European Union. Initially the DSA applied only to the very largest online… The post The Internet just changed – did you notice? appeared first on Panda Security…
Hackers Using Microsoft OneNote Files to Orchestrate Cyber Attacks
Hackers have been found leveraging Microsoft OneNote files as a vector to compromise systems across various industries. The campaign, under the radar of cybersecurity experts, showcases a new trend in cyber threats, exploiting commonly used office applications to gain unauthorized…
Critical Security Alert Released After Malicious Code Found in XZ Utils
On Friday, Red Hat issued a high-priority security alert regarding a discovery related to two versions of a widely-used data compression library called XZ Utils (formerly known as LZMA Utils). It was found that these specific versions of the…
Behind the LockBit Takedown: Strategies and Significance
It was widely hailed as a major victory for law enforcement to take down LockBit in the sprawling war against ransomware and was considered one of the most important victories for law enforcement. However, after law enforcement takes down…
A week in security (March 25 – March 31)
A list of topics we covered in the week of March 25 to March 31 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (March 25 – March 31)
Understanding ISO 27001-2022 Annex A.9 – Access Control
We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.9, “Access Control”. Access control is a fundamental component of information security management systems (ISMS). It…
A Ghost Ship’s Doomed Journey Through the Gate of Tears
Millions lost internet service after three cables in the Red Sea were damaged. Houthi rebels deny targeting the cables, but their missile attack on a cargo ship, left adrift for months, is likely to blame. This article has been indexed…
Vultur Android Banking Trojan Returns with Upgraded Remote Control Capabilities
The Android banking trojan known as Vultur has resurfaced with a suite of new features and improved anti-analysis and detection evasion techniques, enabling its operators to remotely interact with a mobile device and harvest sensitive data. “Vultur has also started…