Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A California man accused of failing to pay taxes on tens of millions of dollars allegedly earned from cybercrime also paid local police officers hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him extort, intimidate and silence rivals and former business partners, the government alleges. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that many of the man’s alleged targets were members of UGNazi , a hacker group behind multiple high-profile breaches and cyberattacks back in 2012.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Prompt injection and data leakage are among the top threats posed by LLMs, but they can be mitigated using existing security logging technologies.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A serious vulnerability, dubbed KartLANPwn (CVE-2024-45200), has been identified in the wildly popular Nintendo game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, putting millions of players at risk of remote code execution (RCE)... The post KartLANPwn (CVE-2024-45200) Exploits Mario Kart 8 Deluxe LAN Play Feature for RCE appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Discover the best VoIP routers for businesses in 2024. Easily compare range, transfer rates, connectivity types, price, and more.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A newly discovered critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-36435, has been uncovered in several Supermicro enterprise products, potentially exposing organizations to significant security risks. Discovered by Alexander Tereshkin from NVIDIA’s Offensive Security Research... The post Researcher Details RCE Flaw (CVE-2024-36435) in Supermicro BMC IPMI Firmware appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cary, NC, Sept. 27, 2024, CyberNewswire — INE , a global leader in networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, is proud to announce they have earned 14 awards in G2’s Fall 2024 Report , including “Fastest Implementation” and “Most Implementable,” which highlight INE’s superior performance relative to competitors. “Best hands-on and real world scenario based curriculum,” raves small business user Satvik V. in a recent 5-star review. ”Their dedication towards improving the curr

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As the League of Legends (LoL) World Championship captivates fans worldwide, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to distribute malicious software. Bitdefender Labs has uncovered a sophisticated campaign targeting LoL enthusiasts... The post League of Legends Fans Targeted: Beware the Lumma Stealer Lurking in Fake Ads! appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Imagine a sophisticated cyberattack cripples your organization’s most critical productivity and collaboration tool — the platform you rely on for daily operations. In the blink of an eye, hackers encrypt your emails, files, and crucial business data stored in Microsoft 365, holding it hostage using ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Understand the overarching value of PAM, the use cases, the types of systems and how users will benefit from it, including proper contingency plans. The post The Path of Least Resistance to Privileged Access Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged a 39-year-old U.K. national for perpetrating a hack-to-trade fraud scheme that netted him nearly $3.75 million in illegal profits. Robert Westbrook of London was arrested last week and is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to securities fraud, wire fraud, and five counts of computer fraud.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Connected cars considered crud: Kia promises bug never exploited. But even 10-year-old cars were vulnerable. The post Kia’s Huge Security Hole: FIXED (Finally) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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WIRED Threat Level

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Scamming operations that once originated in Southeast Asia are now proliferating around the world, likely raking in billions of dollars in the process.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

After putting its controversial AI-based Recall feature on hold in June, Microsoft rearchitected many of its features to address the security and privacy concerns that users and experts raised and will release it for the upcoming Windows Copilot+ PCs. The post Microsoft Readies a More Secure Recall Feature for Release appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

More than 140,000 phishing websites have been found linked to a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Sniper Dz over the past year, indicating that it's being used by a large number of cybercriminals to conduct credential theft.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Human-operated ransomware represents a particularly insidious challenge, combining sophisticated techniques with manual execution to evade traditional security measures. A new report from the Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center... The post Windows Event Logs: A Key to Unmasking Human-Operated Ransomware appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The financially motivated Storm-0501 threat group is attacking hybrid cloud environments in the United States by compromising on-prem systems first and moving laterally into the cloud, stealing data and credentials and dropping the Embargo ransomware along the way, Microsoft says. The post Storm-0501 Gang Targets US Hybrid Clouds with Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Critical security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in six different Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) systems from five manufacturers that could expose them to remote attacks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Community Clinic of Maui experienced a data breach impacting over 120,000 people following a LockBit ransomware attack. In May, the Community Clinic of Maui experienced a major IT outage that impacted thousands of patients following a cyber attack. In June, the Lockbit ransomware gang took credit for the attack. LockBit breached the Community Healthcare Clinic of Maui as they are still rebuilding from the devastating fire last year.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team (TWCERT/CC) has released a series of security advisories highlighting critical vulnerabilities affecting various PLANET Technology switch models. These vulnerabilities range in severity, with potential... The post PLANET Technology Switches Face CVE-2024-8456 (CVSS 9.8), Urgent Firmware Updates Advised appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A critical vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit could allow a container to escape and gain full access to the underlying host. Critical vulnerability CVE-2024-0132 (CVSS score 9.0) in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit could allow an attacker to escape the container and gain full access to the underlying host. The vulnerability is a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) issue that impacts NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier. “NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Tim

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new cryptojacking campaign targeting the Docker Engine API with the goal of co-opting the instances to join a malicious Docker Swarm controlled by the threat actor. This enabled the attackers to "use Docker Swarm's orchestration features for command-and-control (C2) purposes," Datadog researchers Matt Muir and Andy Giron said in an analysis.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Department of Justice charged a British national for hacking into the systems of five U.S. organizations. The Department of Justice charged the British national Robert Westbrook (39) for hacking into the systems of five U.S. companies. Westbrook was arrested in the United Kingdom this week with is awaiting extradition to the United States. “Robert Westbrook, 39, of London, United Kingdom, was arrested in the United Kingdom this week with a view towards extradition to the United States

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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Hold onto your hats, folks, because the cybersecurity world is anything but quiet! Last week, we dodged a bullet when we discovered vulnerabilities in CUPS that could've opened the door to remote attacks. Google's switch to Rust is paying off big time, slashing memory-related vulnerabilities in Android.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

After a lightning strike showered debris into my pool, the Beatbot Aquasense Pro pool cleaner tackled the mess with ease, proving its worth in extreme conditions.

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ZoneAlarm

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As the digital world expands, so does the opportunity for harmful behaviors to emerge. Cyberbullying, a growing issue, impacts millions of individuals, especially children and teenagers. Whether through social media, messaging platforms, or online gaming, cyberbullying allows people to harm others while hiding behind the anonymity of the internet. Understanding the nature of cyberbullying and … The post Cyberbullying – Protecting the Next Generation Online appeared first on ZoneAlarm

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The ransomware attack on Patelco Credit Union this summer led to a data breach affecting over 1 million individuals, revealed the company. Patelco Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union that serves Northern California, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1936, it is one of the oldest and largest credit unions in the country.

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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a new ransomware threat actor, Storm-050, targeting various critical sectors in the U.S., including government, manufacturing, transportation, and law enforcement. The group is now expanding its operations by targeting U.S. hospitals, which raises serious concerns for both public safety and cybersecurity.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This extremely user-friendly distribution is available in free and Pro versions. Here's what makes the latest release so worth downloading.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Patch management is stressful. In one of our Heimdal webinars, we ran a snap poll with sysadmins about how they find the patch management process. The results confirm what most of us already know: the vast majority (93%) have experienced stress around this issue. So, why is patch management such a source of grief for […] The post Zen and the Art of Modern Patch Management: How to Eliminate Stress, Improve Security, and Streamline IT Operations appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has once again raised the alarm, adding four new security vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. These additions underscore the... The post CISA Adds Four Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.

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