Schneier on Security
AUGUST 26, 2024
This is a big deal. A US Appeals Court ruled that geofence warrants—these are general warrants demanding information about all people within a geographical boundary—are unconstitutional. The decision seems obvious to me, but you can’t take anything for granted.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 26, 2024
While CyberGhost VPN’s optimized servers bring a lot of value, NordVPN’s more consistent speed performance and extensive feature inclusions give it the slight edge.
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Penetration Testing
AUGUST 26, 2024
In a significant development for cybersecurity professionals, security researcher Ynwarcs has published an in-depth analysis and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical zero-click CVE-2024-38063 vulnerability in Windows TCP/IP. This... The post Zero-Click Windows RCE Threat: Researcher Publishes PoC Exploit for CVE-2024-38063 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Google has revealed that a security flaw that was patched as part of a security update rolled out last week to its Chrome browser has come under active exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2024-7965, the vulnerability has been described as an inappropriate implementation bug in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine.
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Penetration Testing
AUGUST 26, 2024
A severe security flaw (CVE-2024-6386, CVSS 9.9) has been discovered in the widely-used WPML plugin for WordPress, potentially exposing over one million websites to the risk of complete takeover. The... The post CVE-2024-6386 (CVSS 9.9) in WPML Plugin Exposes Millions of WordPress Sites to RCE Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 26, 2024
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the security of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is more critical than ever. New findings from Forescout – Vedere Labs , the industry leader in device intelligence, and Finite State , an industry leader in software supply chain security, emphasize the critical state of software supply chains in OT and IoT routers, revealing widespread vulnerabilities.
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Security Affairs
AUGUST 26, 2024
SonicWall addressed a critical flaw in its firewalls that could allow attackers to achieve unauthorized access to the devices. SonicWall has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS score: 9.3), in its firewalls. The vulnerability is an improper access control issue that resides in the SonicWall SonicOS management access. “An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall SonicOS management access, potentiall
The Hacker News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Details have emerged about a now-patched vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot that could enable the theft of sensitive user information using a technique called ASCII smuggling. "ASCII Smuggling is a novel technique that uses special Unicode characters that mirror ASCII but are actually not visible in the user interface," security researcher Johann Rehberger said.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber a record €290M for violating the EU data protection regulation while sending sensitive driver data to the U.S. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million ($324 million) for allegedly failing to comply with the EU data protection regulation GPDR when transferring the personal data of European taxi drivers to the U.S. “The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) imposes a fine of 290 million euros on Uber.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 26, 2024
SonicWall has released security updates to address a critical flaw impacting its firewalls that, if successfully exploited, could grant malicious actors unauthorized access to the devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS score: 9.3), has been described as an improper access control bug.
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Penetration Testing
AUGUST 26, 2024
Centreon, a widely-used open-source monitoring solution, has issued a critical security bulletin addressing multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in its Centreon Web interface. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-32501, CVE-2024-33852, CVE-2024-33853, CVE-2024-33854,... The post Centreon Issues Critical Security Update: SQL Injection Vulnerabilities Threaten IT Monitoring appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about the security risks in the machine learning (ML) software supply chain following the discovery of more than 20 vulnerabilities that could be exploited to target MLOps platforms.
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 26, 2024
Many people turn to their favorite search engine when they are facing an issue with their computer. One common search query is to look for the telephone number or contact form for Microsoft, Apple or one of many other brands. Scammers have long been interested in pretending to be Microsoft technical support. Years ago, inbound unsolicited calls were one of the most common techniques to bring in new victims.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Two security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the open-source Traccar GPS tracking system that could be potentially exploited by unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution under certain circumstances. Both the vulnerabilities are path traversal flaws and could be weaponized if guest registration is enabled, which is the default configuration for Traccar 5, Horizon3.
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SecureWorld News
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Port of Seattle, which oversees the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), recently confirmed that a possible cyberattack disrupted several critical systems, including websites and phone services, beginning on August 24, 2024. Initially, the incident was reported as system outages, but it was later acknowledged that a cyberattack could be the cause.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber a record €290 million ($324 million) for allegedly failing to comply with European Union (E.U.) data protection standards when sending sensitive driver data to the U.S. "The Dutch DPA found that Uber transferred personal data of European taxi drivers to the United States (U.S.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 26, 2024
French authorities detained Durov to question him as part of a probe into a wide range of alleged violations—including money laundering and CSAM—but it remains unclear if he will face charges.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Nowadays, sensitive and critical data is traveling in everyday business channels that offer only the basic level of security and encryption, and companies are often oblivious to the risk. A case in point: Disney suffered a devastating data leak by a hacktivist group known as NullBulge that got hold of over 1.2 terabytes of data from Disney's internal Slack messaging channels.
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Penetration Testing
AUGUST 26, 2024
In a recent and alarming development, the popular messaging client Pidgin has removed a third-party plugin, “ss-otr,” from its plugin list after it was discovered to contain a malicious keylogger.... The post Pidgin Users Beware! Malicious Plugin Discovered with Keylogger appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 26, 2024
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… Every age group uses the internet a little bit differently, and it turns out for at least one Gen Z teen in the Bay Area, the classic approach to cyberecurity—defending against viruses, ransomware, worms, and more—is the least of her concerns. Of far more importance is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Today, the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz revisits a prior episode from 2023 about what teenagers fear the most about going online.
Penetration Testing
AUGUST 26, 2024
In a significant update to its security advisory, Google has confirmed that CVE-2024-7965, a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser, has been actively exploited in the wild. This revelation... The post Google Chrome Faces Double Blow with New Zero-Day Flaw Exploits: CVE-2024-7965 and CVE-2024-7971 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 26, 2024
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the security of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is more critical than ever. New findings from Forescout – Vedere Labs , the industry leader in device intelligence, and Finite State … (more…) The post Guest Essay: The urgent need to improve firmware security — especially in OT and IoT routers first appeared on The Last Watchdog.
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Penetration Testing
AUGUST 26, 2024
Uber, the renowned ride-hailing service provider, was recently hit with a record-breaking fine of €290 million by the Dutch privacy regulator for failing to comply with EU regulations by transferring... The post Uber Hit with €290 Million GDPR Fine by Dutch DPA appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 26, 2024
Most organizations already understand the importance of running a controlled DDoS attack to evaluate the resiliency of their application and to practice event response. However, there are still some misconceptions about the process, tools, and goals of DDoS testing. You can DIY – all you need is a DDoS attack tool There are many options […] The post Four Misconceptions about DDoS Testing appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 26, 2024
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Millennials’ sense of privacy uniquely tested in romantic relationships Hacked GPS tracker reveals location data of customers “We will hold them accountable”: General Motors sued for selling customer driving data to third parties Why you need to know about ransomware Toyota confirms customer and employee data stolen, says breach at third party to blame National Public Data leaked passwords online Man certifies his own (fake) death after hacking into re
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 26, 2024
UPI has redefined digital transactions as hassle-free like none other in India. However, with the growing popularity of this method, security breaches have been on the rise. Protect your UPI transactions to make your digital experience secure. This blog will discuss important UPI security best practices to secure your finances and personal data. UPI and […] The post UPI Security: Best Practices for a Safe Digital Experience first appeared on StrongBox IT.
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Penetration Testing
AUGUST 26, 2024
A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-42531 and rated with a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), has been discovered in the Ezviz Internet PT Camera CS-CV246. This flaw enables unauthorized individuals... The post CVE-2024-42531 (CVSS 9.8): Ezviz Camera Flaw Exposes Live Feeds to Unauthenticated Access appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 26, 2024
Fuel your B2B SaaS startup's growth without breaking the bank! Learn proven bootstrapping strategies to attract customers, generate revenue, and scale sustainably, even on a tight budget. The post Bootstrapping Growth: How B2B SaaS Startups Can Thrive on a Shoestring Budget appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Lenovo Yoga 7i is a sleek and versatile 2-in-1 that performs equally well however you use it, and portable enough to make a solid laptop for college.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 26, 2024
While programs like CTEM may be upcoming, Gartner® Hype Cycle for Security Operations recommends making incremental shifts early on. The post Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations, 2024 appeared first on SafeBreach. The post Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations, 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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