eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

This week’s vulnerability news include GitHub credential access, a new Chrome fix, and hidden malware from pirated applications hosted on Chinese websites. Make sure your security teams are regularly checking vendors’ software and hardware updates for any patches, and keep a particular eye on networking equipment.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. This can typically be done in the account settings under the security section.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

Hackers with administrator access can deface websites, steal sensitive data like customer information, or even install malware that can harm visitors’ computers. If a hacker infiltrated a widely used library, they might have administered malware that would be embedded in all plugins using that library.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

An authenticated attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to run a specially crafted trusted solution package and execute arbitrary SQL commands. Apple pushed an emergency update for a related zero-day last month in CVE-2022-32983, which could be used to foist malware on iPhones, iPads and Macs that visited a booby-trapped website.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

How DNS Security Works DNS security protects against compromise through layers of security and filtering similar to the way next generation firewalls (NGFW) protect communication data flows. What Are DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

DrayTek routers and Linux servers are in particular danger this week, with fourteen vulnerabilities plaguing the routers and a malware strain threatening the servers. Check your vendors’ security bulletins regularly, and make sure your team is prepared to fix vulnerabilities when they’re made known.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 12, 2023

CVE-2023-3266: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard (Auth Bypass; CVSS 7.5) CVE-2023-3267: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.5) CVE-2023-3260: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.2) CVE-2023-3263: Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name (Auth Bypass; CVSS 7.5)

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

January 10, 2024 Thousands of WordPress Sites Vulnerable to Malware Injection Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting flaw in Popup Builder that allows a malware injection. The problem: Ivanti announced two vulnerabilities that affect Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Ivanti Policy Secure products. Versions 9.x

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

The problem: Four unpatched security issues in Gogs, an open-source Git service, enable attackers to exploit three critical flaws ( CVE-2024-39930 , CVE-2024-39931 , CVE-2024-39932 ; CVSS: 9.9) However, exploitation requires authentication and specific configurations. and one high-severity vulnerability ( CVE-2024-39933 ; CVSS: 7.7).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Attackers use malware to modify RAM, generating radio signals that can be intercepted remotely. Attackers use these weaknesses to run arbitrary instructions, circumvent security measures, and install malware like the Atlantida stealer. This campaign spreads Tsunami malware for botnet operations and illegal bitcoin mining.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2024

The problem: Ivanti recently released a security advisory for an SQL injection vulnerability within Ivanti Endpoint Manager 2024 flat. If exploited, the vulnerability allows a threat actor on the same network as Endpoint Manager to execute code arbitrarily without being properly authenticated. to prevent exploitation.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. They may also use flaws in websites you visit to install malware on your device that extracts cookies from your browser.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

CVE-2023-3519 was used by the attackers to infect computers, including misleading PowerShell scripts, malware payloads within normal processes, and PHP web shells for remote control. It is suspected that the Akira ransomware organization used an undisclosed weakness in Cisco VPN software to evade authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Breaking Authentication Attackers can get unauthorized access to the IaaS environment by exploiting weak authentication systems or weaknesses in the authentication process. This danger emphasizes the significance of having strong authentication mechanisms and upgrading access controls on a regular basis.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Collaborate with external cloud security specialists or managed service providers to enhance internal capabilities. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 30, 2023

A new Cloudflare phishing report notes that most of the 1 billion brand impersonation emails the company detected “passed” SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication protocols. Implementing all three email authentication protocols takes time, but does not cost significant money.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

Frequent Ransomware Target QNAP Discloses 3 Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Improper authentication, injection vulnerability, SQL injection (SQLi). The other two vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-21900 and CVE-2024-21901, only merit medium ratings because they require authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

The problem: The March 12th Microsoft security patches introduced a memory leak flaw in the local security authority subsystem service (LSASS) process that consumes all physical and virtual memory on server Domain Controllers. Checkmarx posted a list of the malware packages detected and removed from the PyPI repository.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Executive Summary. Account Discovery, Reconnaissance. Decoy Credentials – DTE0012.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The exploit combines an authentication bypass ( CVE-2024-4358 ) with a deserialization issue ( CVE-2024-1800 ). The authentication bypass permits the establishment of rogue admin accounts, but the deserialization flaw allows remote code execution, potentially giving attackers complete control over the affected servers.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. The Complete Protect plan, which costs $6.00

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Malware: Another suspected technique was the use of malware , specially crafted software that could have been deployed to create backdoors into the wiretapping infrastructure without detection. Learn network security best practices to strengthen your security measures further and avoid such breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

” Also read: ChatGPT Security and Privacy Issues Remain in GPT-4 Growing AI Cybercrime Potential Kelley, who also exposed WormGPT in early July, noted that FraudGPT shares the same foundational capabilities as WormGPT and might have been developed by the same people, but FraudGPT has the potential for even greater malicious use.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The problem: Unpatched Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances allow attackers to retrieve authentication session cookies and other information stored in buffers. allow for authentication bypass and gain root access to systems. account”) failed to verify secret tokens received for authentication before making API requests.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. This presents problems for traditional security solutions because most approaches are based on pattern matching, using signatures of past malware or malicious actions.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

MOVEit Transfer had an authentication bypass that affected 2,700 instances. Apple issued updates for AirPods’ Bluetooth authentication bypass flaw. To improve security, users should update software on a regular basis, establish strong authentication procedures, and limit access to key resources.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

10 Spear Phishing Prevention Techniques Organizations can significantly reduce their susceptibility to attacks from spear phishing and improve overall cybersecurity resilience by combining these strategies with the promotion of a culture of security consciousness. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

As with other carte blanche, attackers can deploy malware at scale or perform espionage, but more dangerously, these power management consoles could be used to simply shut down the data centers entirely. So far, Microsoft declines to address this issue, so developers should be very cautious with VS Code extensions.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. As a small business owner, however, you should also be concerned with website malware, which is equally pervasive. On the front end, they look like forms where a user might enter authentication credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

10 Fundamentals of Cloud Security 5 Common Cloud Security Challenges 5 Common Cloud Security Solutions Bottom Line: Develop a Strong Cloud Security Fundamental Strategy ICP Plugin - body top3 - Category: Country: US --> How Secure Is the Cloud? Manage access controls: Implement strong user authentication measures.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

OpenFire vulnerability persists Open-source chat server OpenFire has been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-32315) since May. Akira carries out attacks via compromised user accounts, particularly ones that don’t have multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Cloud database security refers to the set of techniques and procedures used to shield cloud-based storage from malicious or unintentional attacks. It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“Net-NTLMv2 hashes are used for authentication in Windows environments, and their disclosure can enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems via a relay attack or cracked offline to recover user credentials.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The following are some of the most significant threats ICS environments face today: Malware & Ransomware Malware and ransomware attacks specifically target ICS to disrupt industrial operations, encrypt critical data, or cause widespread damage to the system. MFA adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access.

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