Tue.Apr 16, 2024

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X.com Automatically Changing Link Text but Not URLs

Schneier on Security

Brian Krebs reported that X (formerly known as Twitter) started automatically changing twitter.com links to x.com links. The problem is: (1) it changed any domain name that ended with “twitter.com,” and (2) it only changed the link’s appearance (anchortext), not the underlying URL. So if you were a clever phisher and registered fedetwitter.com, people would see the link as fedex.com, but it would send people to fedetwitter.com.

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Who Stole 3.6M Tax Records from South Carolina?

Krebs on Security

For nearly a dozen years, residents of South Carolina have been kept in the dark by state and federal investigators over who was responsible for hacking into the state’s revenue department in 2012 and stealing tax and bank account information for 3.6 million people. The answer may no longer be a mystery: KrebsOnSecurity found compelling clues suggesting the intrusion was carried out by the same Russian hacking crew that stole of millions of payment card records from big box retailers like

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Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks against VPN services

Bleeping Computer

Cisco warns about a large-scale credential brute-forcing campaign targeting VPN and SSH services on Cisco, CheckPoint, Fortinet, SonicWall, and Ubiquiti devices worldwide. [.

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Widely-Used PuTTY SSH Client Found Vulnerable to Key Recovery Attack

The Hacker News

The maintainers of the PuTTY Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet client are alerting users of a critical vulnerability impacting versions from 0.68 through 0.80 that could be exploited to achieve full recovery of NIST P-521 (ecdsa-sha2-nistp521) private keys.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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.

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PuTTY SSH Client flaw allows of private keys recovery

Security Affairs

The PuTTY Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet client are impacted by a critical vulnerability that could be exploited to recover private keys. PuTTY tools from 0.68 to 0.80 inclusive are affected by a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-31497 , that resides in the code that generates signatures from ECDSA private keys which use the NIST P521 curve.

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PuTTY SSH client flaw allows recovery of cryptographic private keys

Bleeping Computer

A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-31497 in PuTTY 0.68 through 0.80 could potentially allow attackers with access to 60 cryptographic signatures to recover the private key used for their generation. [.

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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

Security Boulevard

Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication. The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Researchers released exploit code for actively exploited Palo Alto PAN-OS bug

Security Affairs

Researchers released an exploit code for the actively exploited vulnerability CVE-2024-3400 in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS. Researchers at watchTowr Labs have released a technical analysis of the vulnerability CVE-2024-3400 in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and a proof-of-concept exploit that can be used to execute shell commands on vulnerable firewalls.

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AI Helps Security Teams, But Boosts Threats 

Security Boulevard

Industrial control systems, application containers, and mobile devices are the top contenders on this year's list of the most difficult assets to secure. The post AI Helps Security Teams, But Boosts Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Ransomware group Dark Angels claims the theft of 1TB of data from chipmaker Nexperia 

Security Affairs

The Dark Angels (Dunghill) ransomware group claims the hack of the chipmaker Nexperia and the theft of 1 TB of data from the company. The Dark Angels (Dunghill) ransomware group claims responsibility for hacking chipmaker Nexperia and stealing 1 TB of the company’s data. Nexperia is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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AWS, Google, and Azure CLI Tools Could Leak Credentials in Build Logs

The Hacker News

New cybersecurity research has found that command-line interface (CLI) tools from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud can expose sensitive credentials in build logs, posing significant risks to organizations. The vulnerability has been codenamed LeakyCLI by cloud security firm Orca.

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Google to crack down on third-party YouTube apps that block ads

Bleeping Computer

YouTube announced yesterday that third-party applications that block ads while watching YouTube videos violates its Terms of Service (ToS), and it will soon start taking action against the apps. [.

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TA558 Hackers Weaponize Images for Wide-Scale Malware Attacks

The Hacker News

The threat actor tracked as TA558 has been observed leveraging steganography as an obfuscation technique to deliver a wide range of malware such as Agent Tesla, FormBook, Remcos RAT, LokiBot, GuLoader, Snake Keylogger, and XWorm, among others.

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A renewed espionage campaign targets South Asia with iOS spyware LightSpy

Security Affairs

Researchers warn of a renewed cyber espionage campaign targeting users in South Asia with the Apple iOS spyware LightSpy Blackberry researchers discovered a renewed cyber espionage campaign targeting South Asia with an Apple iOS spyware called LightSpy. The sophisticated mobile spyware has resurfaced after several months of inactivity, the new version of LightSpy, dubbed “F_Warehouse”, supports a modular framework with extensive spying capabilities.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

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.

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Hive RAT Creators and $3.5M Cryptojacking Mastermind Arrested in Global Crackdown

The Hacker News

Two individuals have been arrested in Australia and the U.S. in connection with an alleged scheme to develop and distribute a remote access trojan called Hive RAT (previously Firebird). The U.S.

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Misinformation and hacktivist campaigns targeting the Philippines skyrocket

Security Affairs

Amidst rising tensions with China in the SCS, Resecurity observed a spike in malicious cyber activity targeting the Philippines in Q1 2024. Amidst rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, Resecurity has observed a significant spike in malicious cyber activity targeting the Philippines in Q1 2024 , increasing nearly 325% compared to the same period last year.

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Giant Tiger breach sees 2.8 million records leaked

Malwarebytes

Someone has posted a database of over 2.8 million records to a hacker forum, claiming they originated from a March 2024 hack at Canadian retail chain Giant Tiger. When asked, they posted a small snippet as proof. The download of the full database is practically free for other active members of that forum. In March, one of Giant Tiger‘s vendors, a company used to manage customer communications and engagement, suffered a cyberattack, which impacted Giant Tiger, as reported by CBC.

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IDIQ Launches New Data-Driven Platform CreditBuilderIQ to Place Credit-Building Tools in the Hands of Consumers

Identity IQ

IDIQ Launches New Data-Driven Platform CreditBuilderIQ to Place Credit-Building Tools in the Hands of Consumers IdentityIQ – Smart software empowers individuals to take action to reach credit goals – TEMECULA, Calif. – April 16, 2024 – IDIQ ®, a financial intelligence company that empowers consumers to take everyday action to control their financial well-being, announced today the launch of CreditBuilderIQ SM , a game-changing platform giving individuals the tools needed to establish, manage, a

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!

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Online Health Firm Cerebral to Pay $7 Million for Sharing Private Data

Security Boulevard

Mental telehealth startup Cerebral says it will stop sharing sensitive consumer health information with third parties, make it easier for consumers to cancel services, and pay a $7 million to settle a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the company of sharing data of 3.2 million users with third parties. The “first-of-its-kind” agreement.

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US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’

WIRED Threat Level

A controversial bill reauthorizing the Section 702 spy program may force whole new categories of businesses to eavesdrop on the US government’s behalf, including on fellow Americans.

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ShadowRay Vulnerability: 6 Lessons for AI & Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

ShadowRay is an exposure of the Ray artificial intelligence (AI) framework infrastructure. This exposure is under active attack, yet Ray disputes that the exposure is a vulnerability and doesn’t intend to fix it. The dispute between Ray’s developers and security researchers highlights hidden assumptions and teaches lessons for AI security, internet-exposed assets, and vulnerability scanning through an understanding of ShadowRay.

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Securing Your Kubernetes Cluster: The Importance of cert-manager and Trusted Certificates

GlobalSign

Trusted certificates are crucial for maintaining Kubernetes security. This blog discusses the importance of cert-manager and certificate management.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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FTC Fines Mental Health Startup Cerebral $7 Million for Major Privacy Violations

The Hacker News

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered the mental telehealth company Cerebral from using or disclosing personal data for advertising purposes. It has also been fined more than $7 million over charges that it revealed users' sensitive personal health information and other data to third parties for advertising purposes and failed to honor its easy cancellation policies.

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Cequence Product Integrations – Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway

Security Boulevard

Today, we’ll spend some time talking about integrating Cequence solutions with the Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway. Broadcom API Gateway, previously known as Layer7 API Gateway, is an enterprise-grade solution designed to provide centralized management and security for API infrastructures. It acts as a proxy between clients and back-end services. Cequence Security offers customers numerous ways […] The post Cequence Product Integrations – Broadcom Layer7 API Gateway appeared first on Cequence Securi

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“INC” Ransomware Surge: New GOLD IONIC Group Hits Global Targets

Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity researchers at Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) are tracking a significant escalation in activity from the GOLD IONIC ransomware group. This aggressive threat group has rapidly amassed a list of victims since emerging... The post “INC” Ransomware Surge: New GOLD IONIC Group Hits Global Targets appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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OpenJS Foundation Targeted in Potential JavaScript Project Takeover Attempt

The Hacker News

Security researchers have uncovered a "credible" takeover attempt targeting the OpenJS Foundation in a manner that evokes similarities to the recently uncovered incident aimed at the open-source XZ Utils project.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.

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Unstoppable Malware? Report Warns of “Mobile NotPetya” Outbreak Risk

Penetration Testing

According to a detailed report by Recorded Future’s Insikt Group, the cybersecurity landscape faces a formidable threat in the form of “Mobile NotPetya,” a potential zero-click, wormable mobile malware that could spread autonomously and... The post Unstoppable Malware? Report Warns of “Mobile NotPetya” Outbreak Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Ivanti warns of critical flaws in its Avalanche MDM solution

Bleeping Computer

Ivanti has released security updates to fix 27 vulnerabilities in its Avalanche mobile device management (MDM) solution, two of them critical heap overflows that can be exploited for remote command execution. [.

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Beware! Fake Chrome App “Mamont” Steals Banking Details

Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity researchers at G DATA have uncovered a sneaky new Android banking trojan named “Mamont.” This malware, currently targeting Russian-speaking individuals, masquerades as a fake Google Chrome app to trick unsuspecting users. Once installed,... The post Beware! Fake Chrome App “Mamont” Steals Banking Details appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Change Healthcare’s New Ransomware Nightmare Goes From Bad to Worse

WIRED Threat Level

A cybercriminal gang called RansomHub claims to be selling highly sensitive patient information stolen from Change Healthcare following a ransomware attack by another group in February.

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Enhance Innovation and Governance Through the Cloud Development Maturity Model

Leverage the Cloud Development Environment Maturity Model to elevate your software development practices with scalable, secure cloud-based workspaces. This model offers a structured approach to modernizing development, aligning technology, developer experience, security, and workflows. By implementing Cloud Development Environments (CDEs), teams can boost efficiency, improve security, and streamline operations through centralized governance.