The Hacker News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have disclosed a new side-channel attack called SLAM that could be exploited to leak sensitive information from kernel memory on current and upcoming CPUs from Intel, AMD, and Arm.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Kentucky health system Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after it was a victim of a ransomware attack in May. Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack that hit the organization on May 9, 2023. The security breach exposed personal information belonging to patients, employees, and dependents. The health system notified federal law enforcement and launched an investigation into the incident with the help of a leading forensic security provider.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Security researchers developed a new attack, which they named AutoSpill, to steal account credentials on Android during the autofill operation. [.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2023

A set of flaws, collectively called 5Ghoul, in the firmware implementation of 5G mobile network modems from major vendors impacts Android and iOS devices. A team of researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design discovered a set of security vulnerabilities in the firmware implementation of 5G mobile network modems from major chipset vendors.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2023

A critical security flaw was found in Elementor, a popular WordPress website builder plugin used by over 5 million websites worldwide. The vulnerability, identified as an ‘authenticated arbitrary file upload’ issue, was initially discovered... The post CVE-2023-48777: Critical Vulnerability in Elementor Affecting Over 5 Million Websites appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Managing access rights for users has persistently posed a challenge for organizations, regardless of their size or industry. Access governance aims to enhance productivity while minimizing security risks. Additionally, maintaining a transparent overview of individuals with access to particular digital assets and ensuring the legitimacy of that access within compliance boundaries remains an obstacle.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Importance of Server Backup: Understanding the Basics In today’s digital landscape, the importance of server backup cannot be overstated. Businesses are increasingly relying on technology to store and manage their critical data. As such, the need to protect this information from potential loss or corruption becomes paramount. A server backup strategy is a best practice … Why Your Business Needs a Solid Server Backup Strategy: Expert Insights Read More » The post Why Your Business Needs a Solid S

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Threat actors launched a cyberattack on an Irish water utility causing the interruption of the power supply for two days. Threat actors hacked a small water utility in Ireland and interrupted the water supply for two days. The victim of the attack is a private group water utility in the Erris area, the incident impacted 180 homeowners. According to the Irish media , the residents of the Binghamstown/Drum were without their water supply on Thursday and Friday.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada ; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 31 Car Hacking Village – Euntae Jang’s, Donghyon Jeong’s, Jonghyuk Song’s ‘Automotive USB Fuzzing’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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