Schneier on Security
APRIL 5, 2024
It seems that the FCC might be fixing the vulnerabilities in SS7 and the Diameter protocol: On March 27 the commission asked telecommunications providers to weigh in and detail what they are doing to prevent SS7 and Diameter vulnerabilities from being misused to track consumers’ locations. The FCC has also asked carriers to detail any exploits of the protocols since 2018.
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 5, 2024
The U.K. government has formally agreed to work with the U.S. in developing safety tests for advanced AI models.
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The Hacker News
APRIL 5, 2024
New research has found that artificial intelligence (AI)-as-a-service providers such as Hugging Face are susceptible to two critical risks that could allow threat actors to escalate privileges, gain cross-tenant access to other customers' models, and even take over the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 5, 2024
From generative AI and virtual prototyping to the Internet of Things, blockchain and data analytics, Merkle has predicted that four shifts in the business-to-business market will shape tech buying appetites.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
The Hacker News
APRIL 5, 2024
Bogus installers for Adobe Acrobat Reader are being used to distribute a new multi-functional malware dubbed Byakugan. The starting point of the attack is a PDF file written in Portuguese that, when opened, shows a blurred image and asks the victim to click on a link to download the Reader application to view the content.
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 5, 2024
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Penetration Testing
APRIL 5, 2024
Dell has released a critical security patch addressing a severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-0172) in the BIOS software used on a wide range of its PowerEdge Server and Precision Rack systems. This flaw, rated High with... The post Urgent Security Patch Released for Dell Servers: CVE-2024-0172 Could Allow Hackers to Take Control appeared first on Penetration Testing.
The Hacker News
APRIL 5, 2024
Financial organizations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are being targeted by a new version of an "evolving threat" called JSOutProx. "JSOutProx is a sophisticated attack framework utilizing both JavaScript and.NET," Resecurity said in a technical report published this week. "It employs the.
Penetration Testing
APRIL 5, 2024
A severe security flaw has been uncovered in pgAdmin, the popular open-source tool used by database administrators worldwide to manage PostgreSQL databases. This vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-3116, allows attackers to execute malicious code on servers... The post CVE-2024-3116: Critical pgAdmin Vulnerability Exposes Databases to Remote Attacks appeared first on Penetration Testing.
IT Security Guru
APRIL 5, 2024
Generative AI (GenAI) is a top player changing the internet’s landscape. Infiltrating various markets, it presents new and enhanced risks to this landscape. At the same time, the possibilities enamor many people. However, that doesn’t mean just as many don’t remain wary of it. One of the primary markets touched by the evolving GenAI is cybersecurity.
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Security Affairs
APRIL 5, 2024
Threat actors are exploiting critical Magento vulnerability CVE-2024-20720 to install a persistent backdoor on e-stores. Sansec researchers observed threat actors are exploiting the recently disclosed Magento vulnerability CVE-2024-20720 to deploy a persistent backdoor on e-stores. The vulnerability CVE-2024-20720 (CVSS score of 9.1) is an OS Command (‘OS Command Injection’) vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
The Hacker News
APRIL 5, 2024
Compliance requirements are meant to increase cybersecurity transparency and accountability. As cyber threats increase, so do the number of compliance frameworks and the specificity of the security controls, policies, and activities they include.
Penetration Testing
APRIL 5, 2024
Magento merchants, brace yourselves. A cunning new malware campaign is targeting your online stores with an insidious twist. Researchers at Sansec have uncovered a persistent backdoor lurking within the XML code of Magento websites,... The post Stealthy XML Backdoor Haunts Magento Stores – New Threat Exploits Critical Vulnerability (CVE-2024-20720) appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 5, 2024
Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities. The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Bleeping Computer
APRIL 5, 2024
Hackers are using Facebook advertisements and hijacked pages to promote fake Artificial Intelligence services, such as MidJourney, OpenAI's SORA and ChatGPT-5, and DALL-E, to infect unsuspecting users with password-stealing malware. [.
Penetration Testing
APRIL 5, 2024
C2 Cloud The C2 Cloud is a robust web-based C2 framework, designed to simplify the life of penetration testers. It allows easy access to compromised backdoors, just like accessing an EC2 instance in the... The post C2 Cloud: robust web-based C2 framework appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 5, 2024
Salt Security claims Pepper can decrease the time it takes to surface actionable security-related information by as much as 91%. The post Salt Security Applies Generative AI to API Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Webroot
APRIL 5, 2024
From 2018 to 2023, healthcare data breaches have increased by 93 percent. And ransomware attacks have grown by 278 percent over the same period. Healthcare organizations can’t afford to let preventable breaches slip by. Globally, the average cost of a healthcare data breach has reached $10.93 million. The situation for healthcare organizations may seem bleak.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 5, 2024
Microsoft says Windows 10 updates released since the start of the year are breaking Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks. [.
Malwarebytes
APRIL 5, 2024
In news that is, sadly, unlikely to shock you, new research indicates that many websites ignore visitors’ choices to refuse cookies and collect their data anyway. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) analyzed 85,000 European websites and came to the conclusion that 90% of them violated at least one privacy regulation. Image courtesy of UvA Cookies are bits of data that websites save on your computer when you look at a page, view an image, download a file, or interact with them
Penetration Testing
APRIL 5, 2024
Qlik, the popular business intelligence software vendor, has released urgent security patches to address a critical vulnerability in its QlikView platform. This flaw (CVE-2024-29863) could allow a malicious user with existing access to a... The post QlikView Patches High Severity Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2024-29863) appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Graham Cluley
APRIL 5, 2024
Two China-based Android app developers are being sued by Google for an alleged scam targeting 100,000 users worldwide through fake cryptocurrency and other investment apps. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Security Boulevard
APRIL 5, 2024
The post Small business cyber security guide: What you should prioritize & where you should spend your budget appeared first on Click Armor. The post Small business cyber security guide: What you should prioritize & where you should spend your budget appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
APRIL 5, 2024
IxMetro Powerhost, a Chilean data center and hosting provider, has become the latest target of a cyberattack by a newly identified ransomware group dubbed SEXi. This malicious group successfully encrypted the company’s VMware ESXi servers, which host virtual private servers for their clients, as well as the backups, putting a significant portion of hosted websites […] The post Powerhost’s ESXi Servers Encrypted with New SEXi Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 5, 2024
Approximately 16,500 Ivanti Connect Secure and Poly Secure gateways exposed on the internet are likely vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) flaw the vendor addressed earlier this week. [.
Penetration Testing
APRIL 5, 2024
OSTE-Web-Log-Analyzer Automate the process of analyzing web server logs with the Python Web Log Analyzer. This powerful tool is designed to enhance security by identifying and detecting various types of cyber attacks within your... The post OSTE-Web-Log-Analyzer: automate the process of analyzing web server logs appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 5, 2024
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool after installing November Windows 10 updates. [.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 5, 2024
Advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are paving the way for a smarter, more interconnected future. They’re taking down communication barriers among consumers and businesses across different industries. According to Global Data, the global IoT market could be worth $1.1 trillion in 2024, potentially growing at a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
Webroot
APRIL 5, 2024
Ransomware attacks are targeting healthcare organizations more frequently. The number of costly cyberattacks on US hospitals has doubled. So how do you prevent these attacks? Keep reading to learn five ways you can strengthen security at your organization. But first, let’s find out what’s at stake. Why healthcare needs better cybersecurity Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to data breaches because of how much data they hold.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 5, 2024
Atlassian, a leading provider of collaboration and productivity software, has recently rolled out a series of patches aimed at fortifying the security of its popular products. These Atlassian flaws fixes address vulnerabilities across several platforms, including Bamboo, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira. Let’s delve into the details of these fixes and understand their significance in protecting […] The post Atlassian Flaws Fixes: Critical Bamboo Patch Mitigates Risk appeared first on TuxCare.
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