A recently open-sourced network mapping tool called SSH-Snake has been repurposed by threat actors to conduct malicious activities. “SSH-Snake is a self-modifying worm that leverages SSH credentials discovered on a compromised system to start spreading itself throughout the network,” Sysdig researcher Miguel…
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Customizing Security with Security Configuration Management (SCM)
Many of the breaches of the past ten years have taken advantage of weak or nonexistent security settings. Conversely, for example, companies that configured their Docker application to the CIS recommended security settings for container users and privileges were not…
Attackers exploiting ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws, fixes available for all users (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708)
The two ScreenConnect vulnerabilities ConnectWise has recently urged customers to patch have finally been assigned CVE numbers: CVE-2024-1709 for the authentication bypass, CVE-2024-1708 for the path traversal flaw. ConnectWise has also released a newer version of ScreenConnect (v23.9.10.8817), which contains…
Chinese Duo Found Guilty of $3m Apple Fraud Plot
Two Maryland residents have been convicted of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme against Apple This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chinese Duo Found Guilty of $3m Apple Fraud Plot
Ransomware Warning as CVSS 10.0 ScreenConnect Bug is Exploited
Researchers warn of a “ransomware free-for-all” after ScreenConnect vulnerability is exploited This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ransomware Warning as CVSS 10.0 ScreenConnect Bug is Exploited
A Comprehensive Guide on GraphQL Testing
GraphQL has taken the API world by storm, offering flexibility and efficiency like never before. But with great power comes great responsibility, and ensuring your GraphQL API functions flawlessly is crucial. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge…
Scattered Spider laying new eggs
This report provides an overview of the Scattered Spider evolution, its modus operandi and the toolset leveraged over the past years. Additionally, it delves into the Scattered Spider TTPs, as well as the latest ongoing campaigns, including their current targets.…
UK government seeks to strengthen national cyber resilience
In recent years the UK government has been trying to establish Britain as a leading online economy in a bid to attract more business investment.… The post UK government seeks to strengthen national cyber resilience appeared first on Panda Security…
Earth Preta Hackers Abuses Google Drive to Deploy DOPLUGS Malware
Threat actors abuse Google Drive for several malicious activities due to its widespread use, easy file sharing, and collaboration features. These things provide a convenient platform to host and distribute malware. Integration with legitimate services makes detecting and blocking malicious…
LockBit Attempts to Stay Afloat With a New Version
This research is the result of our collaboration with the National Crime Agency in the United Kingdom, who took action against LockBit as part of Operation Cronos, an international effort resulting in the undermining of its operations. This article has…
Swiggy Account Hacked, Hackers Placed Orders Worth Rs 97,000
In a startling incident underscoring the growing menace of cybercrime, a woman’s Swiggy account was hacked, leading to fraudulent orders worth Rs 97,000. The Delhi Police swiftly acted on the complaint, arresting two individuals, Aniket Kalra (25) and Himanshu Kumar…
Digital Deception at the Ballot Box: The Shadow Machinery of Election Manipulation: How Deepfake Technology Threatens the 2024 U.S. Elections
Main Takeaways: Widespread Availability: The ease of access to deepfake technology raises alarms for election security. Unmasking the Invisible Architects: The potential for election fraud through the adept use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies, orchestrated by a clandestine network…
New Mustang Panda campaign targets Asia with a backdoor dubbed DOPLUGS
China-linked APT group Mustang Panda targeted various Asian countries with a variant of the PlugX (aka Korplug) backdoor dubbed DOPLUGS. Trend Micro researchers uncovered a cyberespionage campaign, carried out by China-linked APT group Mustang Panda, targeting Asian countries, including Taiwan,…
SASE Survey Reveals User Experience Is Top of Mind
The results are in: end user experience is everything when it comes to SASE. That was the primary feedback from 650 security professionals we surveyed regarding SASE adoption. A full 71% put end user experience as their top concern. This…
Giant leak reveals Chinese infosec vendor I-Soon is one of Beijing’s cyber-attackers for hire
Trove reveals RATs that can pop major OSes, campaigns against offshore and local targets A cache of stolen document posted to GitHub appears to reveal how a Chinese infosec vendor named I-Soon offers rent-a-hacker services for Beijing.… This article has…
Cloud-Native Data Security Posture Management Deployments on AWS with Symmetry Systems
This blog originally appeared here: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/apn/cloud-native-data-security-posture-management-deployments-on-aws-with-symmetry-systems/ With Amazon Web Services (AWS), you can manage the privacy of your data, control how it’s used, where it’s stored, who has access to it, and how it’s encrypted. Services such as AWS Identity and Access…
A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development
If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development of AI is rapid…
Air Canada AI Chatbot spreads misinformation only to fetch hefty legal penalty
When attempting to book a flight ticket on an air travel website, it’s common to encounter a chatbot designed to assist in completing the transaction. However, what happens if this chatbot provides misinformation that could result in costly consequences? This…
U.S. Offers $15 Million Bounty to Hunt Down LockBit Ransomware Leaders
The U.S. State Department has announced monetary rewards of up to $15 million for information that could lead to the identification of key leaders within the LockBit ransomware group and the arrest of any individual participating in the operation. “Since…
Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes
The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, according to CrowdStrike. Adversaries increasingly exploit stolen credentials The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate. The report indicates that the average breakout time is down…