Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 8, 2024
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WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Smishing Triad network sends up to 100,000 scam texts per day globally. One of those messages went to Grant Smith, who infiltrated their systems and exposed them to US authorities.
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The Hacker News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new "0.0.0.0 Day" impacting all major web browsers that malicious websites could take advantage of to breach local networks.
Penetration Testing
AUGUST 8, 2024
Security researchers Ver, Lewis Lee, and Zhiniang Peng have detailed and published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-38077 (CVSS 9.8) and referred to as “MadLicense,” impacting all iterations of Windows Server,... The post Exploitable PoC Released for CVE-2024-38077: 0-Click RCE Threatens All Windows Servers appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 8, 2024
Attacks on Microsoft’s Copilot AI allow for answers to be manipulated, data extracted, and security protections bypassed, new research shows.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Microsoft said it is developing security updates to address two loopholes that it said could be abused to stage downgrade attacks against the Windows update architecture and replace current versions of the Windows files with older versions. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2024-38202 (CVSS score: 7.
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The Hacker News
AUGUST 8, 2024
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has disclosed that threat actors are abusing the legacy Cisco Smart Install (SMI) feature with the aim of accessing sensitive data. The agency said it has seen adversaries "acquire system configuration files by leveraging available protocols or software on devices, such as abusing the legacy Cisco Smart Install feature.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 8, 2024
FBI and CISA published a joint advisory on the BlackSuit Ransomware group, the document provides TTPs and IOCs as recently as July 2024. CISA, in collaboration with the FBI, has published a joint advisory on the BlackSuit Ransomware group. The advisory includes recent and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) related to BlackSuit operation, which rebrands legacy Royal ransomware , identified by FBI investigations as recent as July 20
The Hacker News
AUGUST 8, 2024
The North Korea-linked threat actor known as Kimsuky has been linked to a new set of attacks targeting university staff, researchers, and professors for intelligence gathering purposes. Cybersecurity firm Resilience said it identified the activity in late July 2024 after it observed an operation security (OPSEC) error made by the hackers.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 8, 2024
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apache OFBiz and Android kernel bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Android Kernel Remote Code Execution flaw ( CVE-2024-36971 ) and an Apache OFBiz Path Traversal issue ( CVE-2024-32113 ) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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The Hacker News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a novel phishing campaign that leverages Google Drawings and shortened links generated via WhatsApp to evade detection and trick users into clicking on bogus links designed to steal sensitive information.
Trend Micro
AUGUST 8, 2024
Earth Baku has broadened its scope from the Indo-Pacific region to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In this blog entry, we examine the threat actor's latest tools, tactics, and procedures.
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 8, 2024
Cybercriminals are offering a large database for sale that may include your data without you even being aware of its existence. The stolen data comes from a data scraping service trading under the name “scraping” which was allegedly breached by a cybercriminal group by the name of USDoD. In April, a member of this group posted the database, which contains the data of some 2.9 billion people, up for sale for $3.5 million.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 8, 2024
An 18-year-old bug, dubbed “0.0.0.0 Day,” allows malicious websites to bypass security in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari to breach local networks. Oligo Security’s research team warns of an 18-year-old bug, dubbed “0.0.0.0 Day,” that allows malicious websites to bypass security in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari to breach local networks.
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Jane Frankland
AUGUST 8, 2024
Recently, the world witnessed one of the biggest IT outages in history when CrowdStrike, a renowned cybersecurity firm, with a customer base of around 24,000, caused an unprecedented IT outage and Blue Screen of Deaths (BSODs) for Microsoft Windows devices, globally. It’s astonishing how routine maintenance and a glitch in software can lead to global chaos whereby banks, airlines, train companies, telcos, healthcare providers, supermarkets, TV and radio broadcasters are taken offline, and the co
The Hacker News
AUGUST 8, 2024
The last few years have seen more than a few new categories of security solutions arise in hopes of stemming a never-ending tidal wave of risks. One of these categories is Automated Security Validation (ASV), which provides the attacker’s perspective of exposures and equips security teams to continuously validate exposures, security measures, and remediation at scale.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 8, 2024
One hacker solved the CrowdStrike outage mystery with simple crash reports, illustrating the wealth of detail about potential bugs and vulnerabilities those key documents hold.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Immersive Experience Happening This September in Las Vegas!In an era of relentless cybersecurity threats and rapid technological advancement, staying ahead of the curve is not just a necessity, but critical.
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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.
Graham Cluley
AUGUST 8, 2024
According to the FBI, billions of dollars have been lost through Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks in recent years, so you may well think that there is little in the way of good news. However, it has been revealed this week that police managed to recover more than US $40 million snatched in a recent BEC heist just two days after being told about it.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 8, 2024
Embracing a just-in-time and just-enough privilege approach that harnesses context and automation can remove the tension between security and productivity, enabling teams to run faster without compromising on security standards. The post Overcoming the 5 Biggest Challenges to Implementing Just-in-Time, Just Enough Privilege appeared first on Security Boulevard.
We Live Security
AUGUST 8, 2024
Cyber insurance is not only a safety net, but it can also be a catalyst for advancing much-neededsecurity practices and standards.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 8, 2024
The January ransomware attack on loanDepot has so far cost the mortgage lender $26.9 million, including $25 million toward the possible settlement of a related class action lawsuit, company executives said in their Q2 financial report. The post Ransomware Attack Costs loanDepot Almost $27 Million appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 8, 2024
New research shows how known techniques for finding weaknesses in websites are actually practical in uncovering vulnerabilities, for better or worse.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 8, 2024
A study by the CSA found that the human element continues to play a key role in the top threats facing cloud computing environments, including misconfigurations, IAM, and insecurity interfaces and APIs. The post Humans are Top Factor in Cloud Security: CSA Study appeared first on Security Boulevard.
GlobalSign
AUGUST 8, 2024
The chain of trust is the cornerstone of online communication and transaction, but how does it work, and why is it so important?
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 8, 2024
Half of the 40,000 internet-connected industrial control systems (ICS) devices in the U.S., more than half of which are associated with building control and automation protocols, run low-level automation protocols found in wireless and consumer access networks, including those of Verizon and Comcast. The post Web-Connected Industrial Control Systems Vulnerable to Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Penetration Testing
AUGUST 8, 2024
Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in wpa_supplicant, a ubiquitous software component responsible for managing Wi-Fi connections on countless devices. The flaw, dubbed CVE-2024-5290 and assigned a CVSS score of 8.8 (High severity),... The post CVE-2024-5290: Wi-Fi Flaw Leaves Millions Vulnerable to Root Takeover appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 8, 2024
The convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks has created a complex environment increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, a challenge compounded by a backlog of legacy systems, an expanding attack surface and an overstretched workforce. The post Operational Technology (OT) Security a Top Priority for CIOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Penetration Testing
AUGUST 8, 2024
MongoDB, the popular NoSQL database provider, announced the patching of a high-severity vulnerability affecting multiple versions of its server and driver products. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-7553 (CVSS 7.3), could allow a malicious local... The post MongoDB Patches High-Severity Windows Vulnerability (CVE-2024-7553) in Multiple Products appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 8, 2024
Situational awareness means what is happening around you, making educated judgments, and responding appropriately to any given scenario. It can be helpful on an individual level and also to organizations for making better decisions. The post How Situational Awareness Enhances the Security of Your Facility appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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