Tech Republic Security
JULY 16, 2024
While PureVPN’s more affordable starting plan may be enticing, NordVPN’s stronger security and broader server fleet makes the higher price tag worth the money.
The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have identified two malicious packages on the npm package registry that concealed backdoor code to execute malicious commands sent from a remote server. The packages in question – img-aws-s3-object-multipart-copy and legacyaws-s3-object-multipart-copy – have been downloaded 190 and 48 times each. As of writing, they have been taken down by the npm security team.
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Bleeping Computer
JULY 16, 2024
A threat actor has released over 15 million email addresses associated with Trello accounts that were collected using an unsecured API in January. [.
The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
Threat actors are actively exploiting a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting Apache HugeGraph-Server that could lead to remote code execution attacks. Tracked as CVE-2024-27348 (CVSS score: 9.8), the vulnerability impacts all versions of the software before 1.3.0. It has been described as a remote command execution flaw in the Gremlin graph traversal language API.
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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.
Penetration Testing
JULY 16, 2024
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-27348, is currently under active exploitation in the wild, targeting Apache HugeGraph-Server deployments. This discovery comes from the Shadowserver Foundation, a non-profit cybersecurity organization that has... The post Active Exploits Targeting Apache HugeGraph Flaw (CVE-2024-27348): PoC Code Released appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
An advanced persistent threat (APT) group called Void Banshee has been observed exploiting a recently disclosed security flaw in the Microsoft MHTML browser engine as a zero-day to deliver an information stealer called Atlantida.
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The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
The infamous cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider has incorporated ransomware strains such as RansomHub and Qilin into its arsenal, Microsoft has revealed. Scattered Spider is the designation given to a threat actor that's known for its sophisticated social engineering schemes to breach targets and establish persistence for follow-on exploitation and data theft.
Security Boulevard
JULY 16, 2024
DeFAIL: Cryptocurrency fans lose their worthless tokens via phishing attacks on decentralized finance sites. The post Squarespace Hacked — DeFi Wallets Drained (Imaginary Money Stolen) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
The Iranian nation-state actor known as MuddyWater has been observed using a never-before-seen backdoor as part of a recent attack campaign, shifting away from its well-known tactic of deploying legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software for maintaining persistent access.
Security Affairs
JULY 16, 2024
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds an OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools eval injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-36401 (CVSS score of 9.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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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.
The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
Identity-based threats on SaaS applications are a growing concern among security professionals, although few have the capabilities to detect and respond to them. According to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), 90% of all cyberattacks begin with phishing, an identity-based threat.
Security Boulevard
JULY 16, 2024
SMBs are increasingly becoming the cyberattacker’s goldmine. Device management is one way to stay ahead of malicious actors and protect your crown data jewels. The post Why SMB Security Needs Efficient Device Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
Details have emerged about a "massive ad fraud operation" that leverages hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store to perform a host of nefarious activities. The campaign has been codenamed Konfety – the Russian word for Candy – owing to its abuse of a mobile advertising software development kit (SDK) associated with a Russia-based ad network called CaramelAds.
Security Boulevard
JULY 16, 2024
The Satori Threat Intelligence Team funded by HUMAN Security, a provider of a platform thwarting bot-based attacks, today disclosed it has uncovered a massive ad fraud operation involving the setting up of “evil twins” of applications found in the Google Play Store. The post Report Identifies More Than 250 Evil Twin Mobile Applications appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Bleeping Computer
JULY 16, 2024
Kaspersky is offering free security products for six months and tips for staying safe as a parting gift to consumers in the United States. [.
Security Boulevard
JULY 16, 2024
A class-action lawsuit claims that outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia violated plaintiffs' privacy rights by letting Talkdesk's AI-based call center products record, store, and analyze customer conversations without their knowledge or consent. The post Patagonia Sued for Using AI-Based Software to Analyze Customer Calls appeared first on Security Boulevard.
NetSpi Technical
JULY 16, 2024
The NetSPI Agents The NetSPI Agents have encountered various chatbot services that utilize a large language model (LLM). LLMs are advanced AI systems developed by training on extensive text corpora, including books, articles, and websites. They can be adapted for various applications, such as question-answering, analysis, and interactive chatbots. NetSPI created an interactive chatbot that consists of common vulnerabilities seen in LLMs including prompt injection which can be leveraged by an att
Security Boulevard
JULY 16, 2024
Wi-Fi has become an essential utility, one we expect to access wherever we go. It’s particularly true for hotels, where guests expect seamless internet connectivity – to do their jobs while traveling, to stream entertainment while on vacation, to search for local experiences or restaurants when traveling. However, this convenience comes with a significant risk: […] The post Hotel Wi-Fi: A Hotspot for Cyber Threats appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.
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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.
Malwarebytes
JULY 16, 2024
Rabbit, the manufacturer of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant r1 has issued a security advisory telling users it’s found a potential security risk. If a user loses or sells their device, a person in possession of the r1 could potentially jailbreak the device and gain access to files that contain logging information, chats, and photos.
Security Boulevard
JULY 16, 2024
A month after the U.S. Commerce Department banned it from selling its security software in the country, Russian company Kaspersky Lab said it is shuttering its U.S. operations and laying off staff in the country by July 20. The post Russian Antivirus Firm Kaspersky Shuts Down U.S. Operations After Ban appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 16, 2024
Microsoft will introduce checkpoint cumulative updates starting in late 2024 for systems running devices running Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11, version 24H2 or later. [.
SecureWorld News
JULY 16, 2024
Disney recently announced a data breach involving its internal Slack workplace collaboration system. The leak has exposed sensitive information, including discussions about ad campaigns, studio technology, and interview candidates. The incident underscores the growing challenges of securing digital collaboration tools in the modern workplace. Disney, one of the world's largest entertainment companies, revealed that data from its Slack workspace had been leaked online.
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Bleeping Computer
JULY 16, 2024
Microsoft has finally fixed a known Outlook issue, confirmed in February, which was triggering incorrect security alerts after installing the December security updates for Outlook Desktop. [.
GlobalSign
JULY 16, 2024
Discover updates to GlobalSign’s ACME service for issuing intranet SSL certificates, what it means and why they are important.
Trend Micro
JULY 16, 2024
We check the OpenSSH vulnerabilities CVE-2024–6387 and CVE-2024-6409, examining their potential real-world impact and the possibility of exploitation for CVE-2024–6387 in x64 systems.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 16, 2024
Microsoft says the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang has added Qilin ransomware to its arsenal and is now using it in attacks. [.
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Graham Cluley
JULY 16, 2024
In episode seven of The AI Fix, Alexa goes wild, Mark learns how to hang a towel on a Peloton for only $39.90 a month, Graham puts the news items in the wrong order, and a strawberry uses the internet. Graham explains to Mark what bats argue about, our hosts ponder whether AI should always write in Comic Sans, and Mark tells Graham why AIs are like dolphins that smoke pufferfish.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 16, 2024
Rite Aid, the third-largest drugstore chain in the United States, says that 2.2 million customers' personal information was stolen last month in what it described as a "data security incident." [.
Security Boulevard
JULY 16, 2024
As you think about how to ensure your APIs are within your risk tolerance, ensure that you have a sound understanding of your inventory and the data associated with them. The post API Transformation Cyber Risks and Survival Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Cisco Security
JULY 16, 2024
The regreSSHion vulnerability has taken the internet by storm. Learn how Secure Workload can protect your organization from this and other vulnerabilities. The regreSSHion vulnerability has taken the internet by storm. Learn how Secure Workload can protect your organization from this and other vulnerabilities.
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