Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2021

TPLINK #cybersecurity #rce #cve #hacking #routerhacking #kpmghungary I found an RCE vulnerability in a TP-Link TL-WR840N EU V5 router (CVE-2021-41653). Below are the two requests sent to the devices to compromise them: The researchers pointed out that successful exploitation requires authentication of the routers. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2024

” The plugins for the macOS version are different from those for other platforms, reflecting the architecture of the target systems. Initial analysis revealed that the panel’s code had a critical mistake: it checked for authorization only after loading all scripts, briefly displaying the authenticated view to unauthorized users.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2023

. “Threat actors utilized EvilProxy – a phishing tool based on a reverse proxy architecture, which allows attackers to steal MFA-protected credentials and session cookies.” EvilProxy actors use Reverse Proxy and Cookie Injection methods to bypass 2FA authentication – proxyfying victim’s session.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ZeroLogon). Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In this architecture, the authorization service was properly validating user authorization to packages based on data passed in request URL paths. SecurityAffairs – hacking, npm). The post GitHub addressed two major vulnerabilities in the NPM package manager appeared first on Security Affairs. Read on to learn more.”

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Schneier on Security

MAY 28, 2021

The hackers stole security certificates to create their own identities, which allowed them to bypass safeguards such as multifactor authentication and gain access to Office 365 accounts, impacting thousands of users at the affected companies and government agencies.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

China-linked cyberespionage group LightBasin hacked mobile telephone networks around the world and used specialized tools to access calling records. ” The hacking group initially compromised one of the telecommunication companies by leveraging external DNS (eDNS) servers which are part of the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. “An SecurityAffairs – hacking, ZeroLogon). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2022

RapperBot has limited DDoS capabilities, it was designed to target ARM, MIPS, SPARC, and x86 architectures. “Unlike the majority of Mirai variants, which natively brute force Telnet servers using default or weak passwords, RapperBot exclusively scans and attempts to brute force SSH servers configured to accept password authentication.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

TA505 hacking group has been active since 2014 focusing on Retail and banking sectors. The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) provides information on the two wipers as well as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that could be used by defenders to detect and prevent infections. Require multifactor authentication. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data wiping attacks). Update software. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in Italy after meeting Garante Privacy’s demands Cisco discloses a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Windows). ” reads a post published by MSRC VP of Engineering Aanchal Gupta.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2023

The botnet targets x86, x64 and ARM processor architectures, experts noticed that it relies on an internet relay chat (IRC) bot on the victim server to communicate with the attacker’s server. “Once a host is found, GoBruteforcer tries to get access to the server via brute force. ” Palo Alto Networks concludes.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

Enforce MFA on MSP accounts that access the customer environment and monitor for unexplained failed authentication. Ensure MSP-customer contracts transparently identify ownership of information and communications technology (ICT) security roles and responsibilities. Enforce multifactor authentication (MFA). Apply updates.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

An element of NIST SP 800-63 , Digital Identity Guidelines and ISO 27001 and 27002 are customized and applied as one framework in the Integrated Information Security Management System (ISMS) of my organization. The authorization process must only apply after the identification and authentication processes respectively and not before.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

The recipients can read the encrypted messages only after being authenticated with their Microsoft account or obtaining a one-time passcode. Once authenticated with the Microsoft service, the recipients are redirected to a page displaying the attackers’ phishing email. “These phishing attacks are challenging to counter.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

A China-linked threat actor used UEFI malware based on code from Hacking Team in attacks aimed at organizations with an interest in North Korea. The experts were investigating several suspicious UEFI firmware images when discovered four components, some of which were borrowing the source code a Hacking Team spyware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

“We recently discovered a critical information disclosure vulnerability that affected the AMD Platform Security Processor (PSP) chipset driver for multiple CPU architectures.” ” reads the security advisory. ” reads the advisory published by the security firm. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Ability to obtain information from various installed applications. Ability to obtain cryptocurrency wallet information [log-in credentials and stored funds]. Ability to collect data of Authentication (2FA) and password-managing software. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Erbium stealer). ” states CYFIRMA.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2022

It allows threat actors to target multiple architectures without requiring technical skills. “The platform currently supports Windows, Linux and Python-based payloads, allowing adversaries to target multiple architectures without requiring significant development resources.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, c2-as-a-service).

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Architecture DDOS Internet Internet 85

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zerologon). ” reads the report. ” continues the alert. .

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

million vehicles can allow hackers to remotely hack them. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an advisory to warn of multiple security vulnerabilities in MiCODUS MV720 Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers which are used by over 1.5 SecurityAffairs – hacking, MiCODUS). million vehicles.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Akamai Security Research discovered a new evasive Golang-based malware, tracked as KmsdBot, that infects systems via an SSH connection that uses weak login credentials. KmsdBot supports multiple architectures, including as Winx86, Arm64, and mips64, x86_64, and does not stay persistent to avoid detection. ” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ZeroLogon attack). published a detailed analysis of the flaw. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, QNap). Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

In October 2021, CrowdStrike uncovered a campaign after the investigation of a series of security incidents in multiple countries. The cybersecurity firm added that the threat actors show an in-depth knowledge of telecommunication network architectures. GTPDOOR also supports authentication and encryption mechanisms.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Both vendors will help you and your employees store access credentials, improve password health, and share sensitive information securely. To help you determine which one is the best fit, we’ve compared Bitwarden and LastPass in each of the following categories: Features Supported platforms Security Cost.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2021

Microsoft highlights the importance of best practices such as Zero-trust architecture and multi-factor authentication to prevent these attacks. Below the additional information on best practices shared by the IT giant: . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Nobelium). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2022

CloudMensis was developed in Objective-C, the samples analyzed by ESET are compiled for both Intel and Apple architectures. Experts noticed that the malware communicates with C2 infrastructure using authentication tokens to multiple cloud service providers (Dropbox, pCloud, and Yandex Disk) that were stored into the CloudMensis configuration.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

According to the advisory that was issued with the help of leading cybersecurity firms (Dragos, Mandiant, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Schneider Electric), nation-state hacking groups were able to hack multiple industrial systems using a new ICS-focused malware toolkit dubbed PIPEDREAM that was discovered in early 2022.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zerologon). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

Zero Trust can improve security, reduce risks, and give organizations greater confidence in the integrity of their IT infrastructure and applications. To correctly set up a Zero Trust architecture, you need to understand what it actually takes to make systems Zero Trust. Zero Trust Definition and Guiding Principles.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

With cloud and mobile computing becoming the norm, identity-based and strong authentication are the crucial steps in advancing trust in the digital world. Humans, machines, and APIs should all be authenticated using this method based on their identities, purposes, and usage context. Advance Trust with Awareness and Culture.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2022

ElasticSearch lacks a default authentication and authorization system – meaning the data must be put behind a firewall, or else run the risk of being freely accessed, modified or deleted by threat actors. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Chinese ports). Original Post @CyberNews. About the author Damien Black. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Authentication Architecture Firewall Risk 83

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2020

. “A vulnerability in session management for the web-based interface of Cisco Small Business Smart and Managed Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to defeat authentication protections and gain unauthorized access to the management interface.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, routers). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2020

Intel CSME is responsible for initial authentication of Intel-based systems by loading and verifying all other firmware for modern platforms.” “For instance, Intel CSME interacts with CPU microcode to authenticate UEFI BIOS firmware using BootGuard. “Unfortunately, no security system is perfect.

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