Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The targeted SMS scams asked employees to click a link and log in at a website that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those accounts state that the intruders assaulted Tylerb’s mother in the home invasion, and that they threatened to burn him with a blowtorch if he didn’t give up the keys to his cryptocurrency wallets. .”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Google as usual did not share details about the attacks exploiting the above vulnerability, however, it added that another issue, tracked as CVE-2024-43047, is actively exploited in the wild. CVE-2024-43093 CVE-2024-43047″ reads the security bulletin published by Google. Versions up to 2.3.6 and unpatched 2.3.7

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Veeam Backup and Replication flaw CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS score of 9.8) This week, Sophos researchers warned that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue accounts and deploy malware.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

Key findings Phishing Banks were the most popular lure in 2024, accounting for 42.58% of financial phishing attempts. Amazon Online Shopping was mimicked by 33.19% of all phishing and scam pages targeting online store users in 2024. Cryptocurrency phishing saw an 83.37% year-over-year increase in 2024, with 10.7

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At the end of 2023, malicious hackers learned that many companies had uploaded sensitive customer records to accounts at the cloud data storage service Snowflake that were protected with little more than a username and password (no multi-factor authentication needed).

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 30, 2025

Tyler Buchanan, being escorted by Spanish police at the airport in Palma de Mallorca in June 2024. Buchanan was arrested in June 2024 at the airport in Palma de Mallorca while trying to board a flight to Italy. As first reported by KrebsOnSecurity, Buchanan (a.k.a. ” U.S.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In October 2024, we found data reported to belong to Zacks containing 8,441 records which includes email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, and full names, and potentially other compromised user details. Protecting yourself after a data breach Losing data related to a financial account can have severe consequences.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

IT threat evolution in Q3 2024 IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Mobile statistics Targeted attacks New APT threat actor targets Russian government entities In May 2024, we discovered a new APT targeting Russian government organizations.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Phishing tool Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 credentials, it uses adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks to bypass multi-factor authentication. Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 accounts and bypasses multi-factor authentication with adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The February 2025 Android security updates addressed 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-53104 , which is actively exploited in attacks in the wild. “There are indications that CVE-2024-53104 may be under limited, targeted exploitation.” ” reads Google’s bulletin.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Microsoft moves to lock down admin accounts against exploits Microsoft is introducing a new security feature for Windows 11 called Admin Protection, designed to make admin accounts more secure during privileged or sensitive actions. Sign up here The post Security Roundup November 2024 appeared first on BH Consulting.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization Vulnerability CVE-2024-38094 (CVSS v4 score: 7.2) “An authenticated attacker with Site Owner permissions can use the vulnerability to inject arbitrary code and execute this code in the context of SharePoint Server.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Palo Alto Expedition Missing Authentication Vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-5910 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, RCE)

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. Of those malicious apps, 5,200 could subvert one of the strongest security practices available today, called multifactor authentication, by prying into basic text messages sent to a device.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Subaru Starlink flaw exposed vehicles and customer accounts in the US, Canada, and Japan to remote attacks. The experts explained that they exploited the flaw to gain unrestricted targeted access to all vehicles and customer accounts in the above countries. ” wrote Curry. ” added Curry. I sent the unlock command.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Overview of Vendor Breaches in 2024 In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has faced an alarming rise in vendor-related breaches, underscoring the vulnerabilities associated with third-party service providers. The healthcare sector has been particularly hard-hit, accounting for over 30% of the total breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? In 2024, we will see more targeted, sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) attacks, including VIP impersonation, vendor email compromise (VEC), and autonomous agents used for malicious purposes. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

A critical security vulnerability in Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager could allow threat actors to bypass authentication. A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-29849 (CVSS score: 9.8), in Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager could allow attackers to bypass authentication.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As Black Friday 2024 nears, online retailers are preparing for a surge in demand, particularly for deals, discounts, and bundles on popular gaming consoles like the PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, along with their accessories. These loopholes are easily exploited by bots to create multiple accounts.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The City of Columbus was attacked by a ransomware group on July 18, 2024. On September 12, 2024, the city of Columbus issued a notice of breach that was sent to its clients. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Take your time.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty estimated the attack compromised the data of a third of US individuals when he testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill on May 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Phishing tool Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 credentials, it uses adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks to bypass multi-factor authentication. Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 accounts and bypasses multi-factor authentication with adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Wordfence researchers warn of a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10924 (CVSS Score of 9.8), in the Really Simple Security plugin that affects 4M+ sites. Wordfence’s researcher István Márton discovered the vulnerability on November 6, 2024. CVE-2024-10924 impacts plugin versions from 9.0.0 ” reads the advisory.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

WordPress.org has announced a new account security measure that will require accounts with capabilities to update plugins and themes to activate two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatorily. The enforcement is expected to come into effect starting October 1, 2024.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 17, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a new adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) phishing kit that's capable of Microsoft 365 accounts with an aim to steal credentials and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes since at least October 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this video, our expert delves into what cookies are and their function in web browsing, explores the techniques hackers use to steal them — such as session hijacking and cross-site scripting (XSS) — and shares effective strategies and tools to protect your cookies and personal data in 2024. How Do You Know If You’re Being Targeted?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In May, 2024, the FBI warned about the increasing threat of cybercriminals using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scams. These often start with a call to users, claiming their Gmail account has been compromised. Monitor your accounts for signs of unauthorized access or data leaks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

2024 Thales Global Data Threat Report: Trends in Financial Services madhav Tue, 10/15/2024 - 05:17 Financial services (FinServ) firms are key players in the global economy. The report also noted that the percentage of businesses experiencing breaches in the last year has dropped significantly, from 29% in 2021 to 14% in 2024.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

The data breach notification states that the breach occurred on April 20, 2024 and CCB discovered it on October 4, 2024. The information potentially involved varies by customer but includes names and one or more of the following: Drivers license numbers Bank account and routing numbers. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The data began leaking in April 2024, and by summer, it was being sold on the dark web for $3.5 Rather, we should treat SSN as just another piece of personally identifiable information (PII) like an email address – confidential information but not a sensitive one that unlocks your bank accounts. NPD reported the exposure of over 2.7

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2024, CL0P repeated this method using a zero-day exploit against Cleo, a business-to-business (B2B) tech platform provider that specializes in managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, like Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printer flaws could allow attackers to capture authentication credentials via pass-back attacks via LDAP and SMB/FTP services. This attack requires access to the MFP printer admin account and an already configured LDAP service. and earlier. and earlier. ” reads the report published by Rapid7.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For this research, Malwarebytes conducted a pulse survey of its newsletter readers between September 5 and 16, 2024, via the Alchemer Survey platform. This month, people can take the following advice to secure their personal information, lock down their sensitive accounts, and, overall, stay safe from malicious scammers and cybercriminals.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2024

A credential stuffing attack is a type of cyber attack where hackers use large sets of username and password combinations, typically obtained from previous data breaches, phishing campaigns, or info-stealer infections, to gain unauthorized access to user accounts on various online services. ” reads advisory. ” reads advisory.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 28, 2024

October 21, 2024 VMware Re-Patches September Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Heap overflow and privilege escalation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-38812 and has a base score of 9.8. October 22, 2024 Samsung Zero-Day Could Allow Privilege Escalation Type of vulnerability: Use-after-free. base score.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sophos researchers warn that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue accounts and deploy malware. Attackers accessed targets via VPN gateways lacking multifactor authentication, some of which ran outdated software. ” concludes Sophos.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 5, 2025

With this accessibility comes the critical issue of fake account detection. As our digital interactions grow, effective measures for fake account detection become essential to protect our online presence and maintain a safer environment. However, the reality is that fake Snapchat accounts do exist, posing threats to user privacy.

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