Juniper Networks has fixed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21591) in Junos OS on SRX firewalls and EX switches. About CVE-2024-21591 CVE-2024-21591 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, network-based threat actor to carry…
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HelloFresh Fined £140K After Sending 80 Million Spam Messages
The ICO has fined HelloFresh £140,000 for breaking privacy laws with a spam marketing campaign This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: HelloFresh Fined £140K After Sending 80 Million Spam Messages
China loathes AirDrop so much it’s publicized an old flaw in Apple’s P2P protocol
Infosec academic suggests Beijing’s warning that iThing owners aren’t anonymous deserves attention outside the great firewall too In June 2023 China made a typically bombastic announcement: operators of short-distance ad hoc networks must ensure they run according to proper socialist…
Attackers target Apache Hadoop and Flink to deliver cryptominers
Researchers devised a new attack that exploits misconfigurations in Apache Hadoop and Flink to deploy cryptocurrency miners. Cybersecurity researchers from cyber security firm Aqua have uncovered a new attack targeting Apache Hadoop and Flink applications. The attacks exploit misconfigurations in…
Ransomware protection deconstructed
Check out the top 12 must see Rubrik product demos of 2023 for tips on how to foil attacks in 2024 Sponsored Post Rubrik has combed through its archive to find what it judges to be the top 12 must-see…
Balada Injector Infects Over 7,100 WordPress Sites Using Plugin Vulnerability
Thousands of WordPress sites using a vulnerable version of the Popup Builder plugin have been compromised with a malware called Balada Injector. First documented by Doctor Web in January 2023, the campaign takes place in a series of periodic attack waves, weaponizing security…
High-Severity Flaws Uncovered in Bosch Thermostats and Smart Nutrunners
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in Bosch BCC100 thermostats and Rexroth NXA015S-36V-B smart nutrunners that, if successfully exploited, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Romanian cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, which discovered the flaw in Bosch BCC100 thermostats last…
DDoS Attacks on the Environmental Services Industry Surge by 61,839% in 2023
The environmental services industry witnessed an “unprecedented surge” in HTTP-based distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, accounting for half of all its HTTP traffic. This marks a 61,839% increase in DDoS attack traffic year-over-year, web infrastructure and security company Cloudflare said in…
Medusa Ransomware Unleashes New Tactics: Data Sale, Time Extension, and AI Threats
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, Medusa Ransomware has taken a bold step by launching a dedicated blog to publish victim details, offering a chilling one-click data sale for $10,000. This notorious group, distinct from Medusa Locker malware, has…
A Comprehensive Guide to Penetration Testing in Public Clouds
As organizations increasingly migrate their operations to public cloud environments, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. Cloud penetration testing emerges as a crucial component in ensuring the integrity and resilience of systems hosted in public…
How To Combat the Mounting ‘Hacktivist’ Threat
By Manish Gohil, Senior Associate, Dragonfly The war in Ukraine has seen the emergence of highly-disruptive cyber criminals, motivated less by money than ideology. These ‘hacktivists’ are actively targeting businesses […] The post How To Combat the Mounting ‘Hacktivist’ Threat…
OT Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Building Operations in a Digitized World
By Mirel Sehic, Global Director of Cyber Security, Honeywell In an increasingly digitized world, the looming threat of cyberattacks has cast a shadow over nearly every aspect of our lives. […] The post OT Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Building Operations in a…
Adalanche: Open-source Active Directory ACL visualizer, explorer
Adalanche provides immediate insights into the permissions of users and groups within an Active Directory. It’s an effective open-source tool for visualizing and investigating potential account, machine, or domain takeovers. Additionally, it helps identify and display any misconfigurations. What unique…
Preventing insider access from leaking to malicious actors
In this Help Net Security video, John Morello, CTO of Gutsy, discusses the often-overlooked aspect of cybersecurity – the offboarding process. He outlines the real-world implications and potential impact on an organization’s security posture if off-boarding isn’t handled thoroughly. The…
Flipping the BEC funnel: Phishing in the age of GenAI
For years, phishing was just a numbers game: A malicious actor would slap together an extremely generic (and usually poorly-written) email and fire it out to thousands of recipients in the hope that a few might take the bait. Over…
Key elements for a successful cyber risk management strategy
In this Help Net Security interview, Yoav Nathaniel, CEO at Silk Security, discusses the evolution of cyber risk management strategies and practices, uncovering common mistakes and highlighting key components for successful risk resolution. Nathaniel anticipates a growing pressure on organizations…
The Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2023
The top 10 ransomware groups of 2023 discusses their methods, impact on the global economy and insights into groups like LockBit, BlackCat, and Clop. The post The Top 10 Ransomware Groups of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Government organizations’ readiness in the face of cyber threats
Cyber threats targeting government organizations have become increasingly sophisticated, posing significant risks to national security, public infrastructure, and sensitive data. These threats are diverse in nature, originating from various actors such as nation-states, hacktivist groups, and organized cybercrime entities. Governments…
China loathes AirDrop so much it’s publicized an old flaw in Apple’s P2P protocol
Infosec academic suggests Beijing’s warning that iThing owners aren’t anonymous deserves attention outside the great firewall, too In June 2023 China made a typically bombastic announcement: operators of short-distance ad hoc networks must ensure they run according to proper socialist…
Apple fixed a bug in Magic Keyboard that allows to monitor Bluetooth traffic
Apple addressed a recently disclosed Bluetooth keyboard injection vulnerability with the release of Magic Keyboard firmware. Apple released Magic Keyboard Firmware Update 2.0.6 to address a recently disclosed Bluetooth keyboard injection issue tracked as CVE-2024-0230. The flaw is a session…