Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Check Point documented 5,000 spam emails coming from legitimate-looking domains as fake Microsoft application alerts. Real links complete the trap.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Apple has released iOS and iPadOS updates to address two security issues, one of which could have allowed a user's passwords to be read out aloud by its VoiceOver assistive technology. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44204, has been described as a logic problem in the new Passwords app impacting a slew of iPhones and iPads.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business's network security with no high-tech software.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Cloudflare has disclosed that it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and lasted 65 seconds.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Ghost calls are an annoying indicator of a potential security issue. Learn why they happen, when you should worry, and how to stop them.
SecureList
OCTOBER 4, 2024
While trying to deliver malware on victims’ devices and stay on them as long as they can, sometimes attackers are using quite unusual techniques. In a recent campaign starting in 2022, unknown malicious actors have been trying to mine cryptocurrency on victims’ devices without user consent; they’ve used large amounts of resources for distribution, but what’s more, used multiple unusual vectors for defense evasion and persistence.
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The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the seizure of 107 internet domains used by state-sponsored threat actors with ties to Russia to facilitate computer fraud and abuse in the country.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 4, 2024
perfctl malware targets misconfigured Linux servers to deploy cryptocurrency miners and proxyjacking software in an ongoing campaign. Aqua Nautilus researchers shed light on a Linux malware, dubbed perfctl malware, that over the past 3-4 years targeted misconfigured Linux servers. The malicious code was used to drop cryptocurrency miners and proxyjacking software.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A new high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could enable malicious actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript code under certain conditions. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-47374 (CVSS score: 7.2), has been described as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability impacting all versions of the plugin up to and including 6.5.0.2.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Apple released iOS 18.0.1 update that addressed two vulnerabilities that exposed passwords and audio snippets to attackers. Apple released iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates to fix two vulnerabilities, respectively tracked as CVE-2024-44207 and CVE-2024-44204. The company addressed the vulnerability by improving checks. The flaw was reported by Michael Jimenez and an anonymous researcher.
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WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 4, 2024
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is a strategic framework that helps organizations continuously assess and manage cyber risk. It breaks down the complex task of managing security threats into five distinct stages: Scoping, Discovery, Prioritization, Validation, and Mobilization.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
In a pig butchering scam, fake trading apps first available on Google and Apple apps stores and later on phishing download sites lured victims into depositing money into fraudulent accounts, which was then stolen, according to a report from Group-IB. The post Fake Trading Apps for Android, iOS Lead to Pig Butchering Scam appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Graham Cluley
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The UK's Sellafield nuclear waste processing and storage site has been fined £332,500 by regulators after its IT systems were found to have been left vulnerable to hackers and unauthorised access for years. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The DOJ and Microsoft in a joint effort seized dozens of domains from a Russian-based threat group known as Star Blizzard, which for more than a year was targeting civil society groups like NGOs and journalist as well as government agencies in a spear-phishing campaign aimed at stealing information. The post DOJ, Microsoft Take Down Domains Used by Russian-Backed Group appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Google's Pixel 9 Pro is a brilliant piece of technology, but the software isn't what makes this entry in the series stand out for me.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Cybersecurity basics remain crucial even after decades. Despite technological advances, simple practices like using strong passwords, enabling MFA, and staying alert to phishing are often overlooked due to our fast-paced lives. Slowing down to implement these measures prevents costly breaches and enhances overall security. The post Why are we still talking about cybersecurity basics after all these years?
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Several new features are coming to Facebook, and they may help you explore your local community more.
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Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A newly discovered vulnerability in the open-source CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) printing system can be used by threat actors to launch DDoS attacks with a 600x amplification factor. Known as CVE-2024-47176, the security flaw in the cups-browsed daemon can be chained to three other bugs to allow threat actors to gain remote code execution […] The post New CUPS Vulnerability Can Amplify DDoS Attacks: Patch Now!
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
YouTube is expanding the runtimes of its short-form content and giving users an easy way to remix their favorite clips.
Cisco Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Cisco is excited to build on our existing relationship with Tidelift by making Tidelift's capabilities available to internal developers across Cisco. Cisco is excited to build on our existing relationship with Tidelift by making Tidelift's capabilities available to internal developers across Cisco.
Webroot
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Unfortunately, when your devices are infected with a virus, it’s not as easy as a little bed rest for them to recover, and the damage can be long-lasting. A cyberattack can compromise your computers, phones and tablets, and open the door for cyber thieves to steal your sensitive personal information. According to a study by the University of Maryland’s A.
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We Live Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is no easy task, as highlighted by new ESET research published this week.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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Penetration Testing
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory regarding two critical vulnerabilities in the TEM Opera Plus FM Family Transmitter products, widely used in critical infrastructure... The post CISA Warns of Critical Flaws in TEM Opera Plus FM Transmitter Products Used in Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The October Prime Day sale is coming. Discover the quirky side of Amazon deals for spontaneous joy and creative vibes.
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
At Seceon’s 2024 Innovation and Certification Days, one of the standout sessions was a conversation between Tom Ertel, our SVP of Technical Sales at Seceon, Roger Newton Jr., the brain behind the SOC at Logically. Roger shared some real-world insights into how Logically, one of Seceon’s largest partners, battles ransomware and other cyber threats using The post Defeating Ransomware: Lessons from the Frontlines with Logically’s Roger Newton appeared first on Seceon Inc.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
They may be refurbished, but ongoing feature updates and any form of discount make the Ray-Ban smart glasses worthy of your consideration.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Discover why Escape is a better API security solution. The post Escape vs Invicti appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The web's founder isn't stopping advocating for a safer, better web. He's just redirecting his energy.
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