While the power and potential of GenAI is evident for IT and security, the use cases in the security field are surprisingly immature largely due to censorship and guardrails that hamper many models’ utility for cybersecurity use cases. The post…
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New Hacking Group Leaks Configuration of 15,000 Fortinet Firewalls
The leak likely comes from a zero-day exploit affecting Fortinet’s products This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New Hacking Group Leaks Configuration of 15,000 Fortinet Firewalls
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from Thousands of Computers
According to a DOJ press release, the FBI was able to delete the Chinese-used PlugX malware from “approximately 4,258 U.S.-based computers and networks.” Details: To retrieve information from and send commands to the hacked machines, the malware connects to a…
North Korean Hackers Targeting Freelance Software Developers
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group is targeting freelance software developers to compromise the supply chain. The post North Korean Hackers Targeting Freelance Software Developers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: North Korean…
Hackers Hide Malware in Images to Deploy VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer
Threat actors have been observed concealing malicious code in images to deliver malware such as VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer as part of separate campaigns. “In both campaigns, attackers hid malicious code in images they uploaded to archive[.]org, a file-hosting…
Researchers Find Exploit Allowing NTLMv1 Despite Active Directory Restrictions
Cybersecurity researchers have found that the Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy that’s designed to disable NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v1 can be trivially bypassed by a misconfiguration. “A simple misconfiguration in on-premise applications can override the Group Policy, effectively negating…
New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Load Malicious Bootkits
Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot mechanism in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) systems. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-7344 (CVSS score: 6.7), resides in a UEFI application…
The $10 Cyber Threat Responsible for the Biggest Breaches of 2024
You can tell the story of the current state of stolen credential-based attacks in three numbers: Stolen credentials were the #1 attacker action in 2023/24, and the breach vector for 80% of web app attacks. (Source: Verizon). Cybersecurity budgets grew…
Hackers Use Image-Based Malware and GenAI to Evade Email Security
HP Wolf highlighted novel techniques used by attackers to bypass email protections, including embedding malicious code inside images and utilizing GenAI This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hackers Use Image-Based Malware and GenAI to Evade…
GoDaddy Accused of Serious Security Failings by FTC
A proposed settlement order from the FTC will require GoDaddy to strengthen its security practices following multiple data breaches at the web hosting giant This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: GoDaddy Accused of Serious Security…
Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Blasts Off In Challenge To SpaceX
Heavy payload rocket New Glenn successfully blasts off into orbit on Thursday, signalling increased competition for SpaceX This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Blasts Off In Challenge To SpaceX
Hackers Exploiting California Wildfire Sparks to Launching Phishing Attacks
As California grapples with devastating wildfires, communities are rallying to protect lives and property. Unfortunately, these disasters have also created an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the chaos and uncertainty. Veriti Research has identified alarming trends in phishing scams linked…
Google Ads Under Attack: Cyber Criminals Exploit Accounts For Malvertising
In a recent cybercrime scheme, criminals have been targeting individuals and businesses that advertise via Google Ads. By… The post Google Ads Under Attack: Cyber Criminals Exploit Accounts For Malvertising appeared first on Hackers Online Club. This article has been…
Biden’s Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Cyber Insights 2025: Identities
Both human and machine identities occupy a unique position: they are simultaneously the foundation of cybersecurity and its weakest link. The post Cyber Insights 2025: Identities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
6 Strategic Innovations Transforming the Fintech Industry
Technology is changing the global economy, and fintech companies are at the backbone of this transformation. To keep… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: 6 Strategic Innovations…
GitHub’s Deepfake Porn Crackdown Still Isn’t Working
Over a dozen programs used by creators of nonconsensual explicit images have evaded detection on the developer platform, WIRED has found. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: GitHub’s Deepfake Porn Crackdown Still Isn’t Working
MikroTik botnet relies on DNS misconfiguration to spread malware
Researchers discovered a 13,000-device MikroTik botnet exploiting DNS flaws to spoof 20,000 domains and deliver malware. Infoblox researchers discovered a botnet of 13,000 MikroTik devices that exploits DNS misconfigurations to bypass email protections, spoof approximately 20,000 domains, and deliver malware.…
16-31 October 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
In the second timeline of October 2024 I collected 120 events with a threat landscape dominated by malware… This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: 16-31 October 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
Data From 15,000 Fortinet Firewalls Leaked by Hackers
Hackers have leaked 15,000 Fortinet firewall configurations, which were apparently obtained as a result of exploitation of CVE-2022–40684. The post Data From 15,000 Fortinet Firewalls Leaked by Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…