Kali Linux 2024.3, the most recent iteration of Offensive Security’s highly regarded Debian-based distribution designed for ethical hacking and penetration testing, has been released. This new release is a major update that includes 11 new hacking tools and focuses on…
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Hacker Tricks ChatGPT to Get Details for Making Homemade Bombs
A hacker known as Amadon has reportedly managed to bypass the safety protocols of ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, to generate instructions for creating homemade explosives. This incident raises significant questions about generative AI technologies’ security and…
Citrix Workspace App Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Attacks
Citrix released a security bulletin (CTX691485) detailing two critical vulnerabilities in the Citrix Workspace app for Windows. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-7889 and CVE-2024-7890, pose significant security risks. They allow local privilege escalation that could enable attackers to gain SYSTEM-level…
Beware Of Weaponized Excel Document That Delivers Fileless Remcos RAT
A recent advanced malware campaign leverages a phishing attack to deliver a seemingly benign Excel file that exploits CVE-2017-0199. By exploiting this vulnerability in Microsoft Office, attackers are able to embed malicious code within the file using OLE objects. It…
Hackers Exploiting Apache OFBiz RCE Vulnerability in the Wild
A critical vulnerability in the Apache OFBiz framework has been actively exploited by hackers. The flaw designated CVE-2024-45195, allows for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), posing a threat to organizations relying on OFBiz for their operations. CVE-2024-45195 – Vulnerability Details…
Docker Desktop Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Docker has addressed critical vulnerabilities in Docker Desktop that could allow attackers to execute remote code. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-8695 and CVE-2024-8696, highlight the ongoing risks associated with software extensions and the importance of timely updates. CVE-2024-8695: Crafted Extension…
Fortinet Confirms Data Breach Following Hacker’s Claim of 440GB Data Theft
Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity firm, has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party cloud service after a hacker, known by the alias “Fortibitch,” claimed to have stolen 440GB of data. The breach primarily affects a small number of Fortinet’s Asia-Pacific…
Mastercard to Acquire Threat Intel Firm Recorded Future for $2.65 Billion
In a strategic move to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities, Mastercard has announced an agreement to acquire Recorded Future, a leading global threat intelligence company, for $2.65 billion. This acquisition, from Insight Partners, aims to enhance Mastercard’s existing suite of services…
Hackers Exploiting Progress WhatsUp RCE Vulnerability In The Wild
RCE attacks on WhatsUp Gold exploited the Active Monitor PowerShell Script to execute malicious code, as the vulnerabilities CVE-2024-6670 and CVE-2024-6671, patched on August 16, were leveraged to execute remote access tools and gain persistence. Despite the availability of patches,…
Critical Vulnerabilities in JPEG 2000 Library Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Exploiting memory corruption vulnerabilities in server-side software often requires knowledge of the binary and environment, which limits the attack surface, especially for unknown binaries and load-balanced environments. Successful exploitation is challenging due to the difficulty of preparing the heap and…
Threat Actors Using New Malware Toolkit That Involves IIS Backdoor, DNS Tunneling
The Iranian threat actor APT34, also known as GreenBug, has recently launched a new campaign targeting Iraqi government entities by employing a custom toolset, including a novel IIS backdoor and DNS tunneling protocol. The malware used in this campaign shares…
CosmicBeetle Exploiting Old Vulnerabilities To Attacks SMBs All Over The World
CosmicBeetle, a threat actor specializing in ransomware, has recently replaced its old ransomware, Scarab, with ScRansom, a custom-built ransomware that continues to evolve. The threat actor has been actively targeting SMBs worldwide, exploiting vulnerabilities to gain access to their systems…
New Loki Backdoor Attacking macOS Systems
Cody Thomas developed Apfell, an open-source macOS post-exploitation framework, in 2018 and evolved into Mythic, a cross-platform framework that addresses the limitations of existing tools. Mythic provides a unified interface for managing agents written in various languages for different platforms,…
New Developer-As-A-Service In Hacking Forums Empowering Phishing And Cyberattacks
SCATTERED SPIDER, a ransomware group, leverages cloud infrastructure and social engineering to target insurance and financial institutions by using stolen credentials, SIM swaps, and cloud-native tools to gain and maintain access, impersonating employees to deceive victims. Their partnership with BlackCat…
Hackers Mimic Google, Microsoft & Amazon Domains for Phishing Attacks
Phishing remains a significant concern for both individuals and organizations. Recent findings from ThreatLabz have highlighted the alarming prevalence of phishing attacks targeting major brands, with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon emerging as the top three most impersonated companies. This article…
Researchers Hacked Car EV Chargers To Execute Arbitrary Code
Researchers discovered flaws in the Autel MaxiCharger EV charger that make it potential to execute arbitrary code on the device by just placing it within Bluetooth range. The vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-23958, CVE-2024-23959, and CVE-2024-23967 were identified during Pwn2Own Automotive…
Threat Actors Exploiting Legitimate Software For Stealthy Cyber Attacks
CAMO, or Commercial Applications, Malicious Operations, highlights attackers’ increasing reliance on legitimate IT tools to bypass security defenses, which can be used for various malicious activities like ransomware distribution, network scanning, lateral movement, and C2 establishment. It can mislead security…
Siemens Industrial Edge Management Vulnerable to Authorization Bypass Attacks
Siemens ProductCERT has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its Industrial Edge Management systems. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-45032, poses a significant risk by allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to impersonate other devices within the system. This flaw has been rated with…
New Android Spyware As TV Streaming App Steals Sensitive Data From Devices
Recent research has revealed a new Android malware targeting mnemonic keys, a crucial component for cryptocurrency wallet recovery. Disguised as legitimate apps, this malware scans devices for images containing mnemonic phrases. Once installed, it covertly steals personal data like text…
New RansomHub Attack Killing Kaspersky’s TDSSKiller To Disable EDR
RansomHub has recently employed a novel attack method utilizing TDSSKiller and LaZagne, where TDSSKiller, traditionally used to disable EDR systems, was deployed to compromise network defenses. Subsequently, LaZagne was used to harvest credentials from compromised systems, which is unprecedented in…