Researchers have discovered a new Android banking trojan targeting Indian users, and this malware disguises itself as essential utility services to trick users into providing sensitive information. The malware has already compromised 419 devices, intercepted 4,918 SMS messages, and stolen…
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Reyee OS IoT Devices Compromised: Over-The-Air Attack Bypasses Wi-Fi Logins
Researchers discovered multiple vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks’ cloud-connected devices. By exploiting these vulnerabilities, attackers can remotely compromise access points, gain unauthorized access to internal networks, and execute arbitrary code on affected devices. The “Open Sesame” attack demonstrates a practical scenario…
Over 300,000 Prometheus Servers Vulnerable to DoS Attacks Due to RepoJacking Exploit
The research identified vulnerabilities in Prometheus, including information disclosure from exposed servers, DoS risks from pprof endpoints, and potential code execution threats, which could lead to data breaches, system outages, and unauthorized access. Vulnerable Prometheus servers are exposed to internet…
Benefits of Network Monitoring Systems
Maintaining a resilient, secure, and efficient network infrastructure is more important than ever. Network monitoring systems, which encompass both hardware and software tools, play a pivotal role in achieving this… The post Benefits of Network Monitoring Systems appeared first on…
Germany Disrupts BADBOX Malware on 30,000 Devices Using Sinkhole Action
Germany’s Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) has announced that it has disrupted a malware operation called BADBOX that came preloaded on at least 30,000 internet-connected devices sold across the country. In a statement published earlier this week, authorities said…
Bitdefender Total Security review: One of the top antivirus options you can buy
Bitdefender bundles antivirus and anti-malware with other digital privacy tools to keep you safer. Here’s how it works. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Bitdefender Total Security review: One of…
Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers
Plus: The US indicts North Koreans in fake IT worker scheme, file-sharing firm Cleo warns customers to patch a vulnerability amid live attacks, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft’s AI Recall…
CSC 2025 Predictions: From Surges in AI-Generated Malware to Machine Learning in SOCs
The threat landscape continues to evolve, and companies around the world face escalating risks heading into 2025. As AI enables more malware and phishing campaigns, and attacks become even more sophisticated across enterprises and supply chains, cybersecurity teams need to…
Addressing the Disconnect in External Attack Surface Awareness
External vulnerability scans have become a staple in the cybersecurity toolkit of most organizations. Similar to a penetration test, external scans are designed to discover open ports and internet exposed assets including websites, servers, APIs, and other network endpoints to…
Thai Officials Targeted in Yokai Backdoor Campaign Using DLL Side-Loading Techniques
Thai government officials have emerged as the target of a new campaign that leverages a technique called DLL side-loading to deliver a previously undocumented backdoor dubbed Yokai. “The target of the threat actors were Thailand officials based on the nature…
Legacy VPNs: A Ticking Time Bomb for Modern Organizations
In an era defined by the exponential growth of digital transformation, traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions have become a significant liability for modern organizations. While VPNs were once heralded as a secure method of enabling remote connectivity, they are…
Tibber – 50,002 breached accounts
In November 2024, the German electricity provider Tibber suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of 50k customers. The data included names, email addresses, geographic locations (city and postcode) and total spend on purchases. The data was provided…
Yonéma – 35,962 breached accounts
In November 2024, data from the Senegalese payment platform Yonéma was posted to a popular hacking forum. The data included 36k unique email addresses alongside phone numbers, names and what appears to be encrypted passwords and dates of birth. This…
AI and Quantum Computing – Waves of innovation and Cyber Security Concerns: Cyber Security Today Weekend for December 14, 2024
AI and Quantum Computing: Waves of Innovation and Cybersecurity Concerns In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into the latest in AI advancements, discussing their impact on cybersecurity with guests Marcel Gagné and John Pinard. The…
Building a Future-Ready Cybersecurity Workforce: The OffSec Approach to Talent Development
Learn all about our recent webinar, In the webinar “Building a Future-Ready Cyber Workforce: The OffSec Approach to Talent Development”. The post Building a Future-Ready Cybersecurity Workforce: The OffSec Approach to Talent Development appeared first on OffSec. This article has…
Red Team vs Blue Team in Cybersecurity
Learn what a red team and blue team in cybersecurity are, pros and cons of both, as well as how they work together. The post Red Team vs Blue Team in Cybersecurity appeared first on OffSec. This article has been…
Iran-linked crew used custom ‘cyberweapon’ in US critical infrastructure attacks
IOCONTROL targets IoT and OT devices from a ton of makers, apparently An Iranian government-linked cybercriminal crew used custom malware called IOCONTROL to attack and remotely control US and Israel-based water and fuel management systems, according to security researchers.… This…
Crypted Hearts: Exposing the HeartCrypt Packer-as-a-Service Operation
Analysis of packer-as-a-service (PaaS) HeartCrypt reveals its use in over 2k malicious payloads across 45 malware families since its early 2024 appearance. The post Crypted Hearts: Exposing the HeartCrypt Packer-as-a-Service Operation appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?
Could attackers use seemingly innocuous prompts to manipulate an AI system and even make it their unwitting ally? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?
Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats
Australian IT pros are urged to strengthen defenses as Chinese cyber threats target critical infrastructure and sensitive data. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity…