US Election 2024 – The FBI warned that two fake videos on X spread false claims of ballot fraud and misinformation about Kamala Harris’s husband. In a post on X on Saturday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the…
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Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks
Microsoft warns Chinese threat actors are using the Quad7 botnet to carry out password-spray attacks and steal credentials. Chinese threat actors use the Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks to steal credentials, Microsoft warns. Quad7 botnet, also known as CovertNetwork-1658 or…
Week in review: Windows Themes spoofing bug “returns”, employees phished via Microsoft Teams
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attackers to compromise Windows user’s…
ANY.RUN Discovers Tricky Phishing Attack Using Fake CAPTCHA
Phishing campaigns relentlessly continue to evolve, utilizing innovative tricks to deceive users. ANY.RUN, the interactive malware analysis service, recently uncovered a phishing attack that takes advantage of fake CAPTCHA prompts to execute malicious scripts on victims’ systems. How the Attack…
How to protect against supply chain cyber risk with automation
The emphasis on securing supply chains against sophisticated cyberattacks has never been more pressing. The supply chain represents a vital artery for diverse industries, from healthcare to manufacturing, yet remains a prime vector for cyber infiltration. In an era of…
2024 Application Security Report -Fortinet
Introduction In today’s digital ecosystem, the expansion of application and API landscapes offers both opportunities and challenges for organizations. Advancements in application development and integration foster unparalleled business agility and innovation but also enlarge the attack surface, creating numerous opportunities…
Chenlun’s New Phishing Schemes Target Big-Name Brands
A new phishing campaign unveiled by researchers from DomainTools is a phishing campaign on the go, deceiving users via fake text messages. The messages masquerade as trusted brands like Amazon to get the targets to give away sensitive data.…
FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info
A former Disney World employee hacked servers after being fired, altering prices, adding profanities, and mislabeling allergy info. A former Walt Disney World employee hacked servers after being fired by the company. He is accused of changing prices, adding profanities,…
Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide
Sophos used custom implants to monitor China-linked thret actors targeting firewall zero-days in a years-long battle. Sophos revealed a years-long “cat-and-mouse” battle with China-linked threat actors, using custom implants to track the attackers’ activities. Since 2018, Sophos has faced increasingly…
DEF CON 32 – On Your Ocean’s 11 Team, I’m The AI Guy (Technically Girl)
Authors/Presenters:Harriet Farlow Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
Hacking Contest: How QNAP Overcame Critical Zero-Day Flaws
One recent event that highlights the relentless pace of this digital arms race is QNAP’s swift action to patch a second zero-day vulnerability. QNAP has addressed a second zero-day vulnerability that was exploited by security researchers during the recent Pwn2Own hacking…
Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Propagate SYS01stealer
A new malvertising effort is using Meta’s advertising network to disseminate the SYS01 infostealer, a cybersecurity issue known to Meta and specifically Facebook users for collecting personal information. What distinguishes this attack is that it targets millions of people…
Business Email Compromise Soars in Q3 2024 as Cybercriminals Refine Tactics: VIPRE Report
Global cybersecurity provider VIPRE Security Group has published its Q3 2024 Email Threat Trends Report, revealing an alarming rise in business email compromise (BEC) and highlighting the evolving techniques cyber criminals are using to deceive employees and breach corporate…
ARPANET to Internet The First Connection That Changed the World
There have been sixty-four years since two men sent the first packet-switched data across a telephone line, and this was the birth of the Internet. To exchange information with each other, Charley Kline and Bill Duvall came up with the…
qpdf: Extracting PDF Streams, (Sat, Nov 2nd)
In diary entry “Analyzing PDF Streams” I answer a question asked by a student of Xavier: “how can you export all streams of a PDF?”. I explained how to do this with my pdf-parser.py tool. This article has been indexed…
Noma Security Raises $32 Million to Safeguard Gen-AI Applications
Noma provides a platform to protect the data and lifecycle of emerging gen-AI applications, which introduces new threats not covered by existing security controls. The post Noma Security Raises $32 Million to Safeguard Gen-AI Applications appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
How Can FSOs Help with CMMC Compliance?
As of now, the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification has been published. The clock is ticking for organizations to make the changes they need to make, adhere to the multi-phase schedule required to achieve certification, and continue…
Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World Menus, Changing Font to Wingdings
Plus: Cops take down a notorious infostealer, Strava leaks world leaders’ locations, and a hacking scandal is causing chaos in Italy. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World…
Financial institutions told to get their house in order before the next CrowdStrike strikes
Calls for improvements will soon turn into demands when new rules come into force The UK’s finance regulator is urging all institutions under its remit to better prepare for IT meltdowns like that of CrowdStrike in July.… This article has…
CrossBarking Exploit in Opera Browser Exposes Users to Extensive Risks
A new browser vulnerability called CrossBarking has been identified, affecting Opera users through “private” APIs that were meant only for select trusted sites. Browser APIs bridge websites with functionalities like storage, performance, and geolocation to enhance user experience. Most…