Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows 10 (build 14393) Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (build 14393) Microsoft Windows 10 (build 17763) Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (build 17763).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. In August, the FBI announced that the Qakbot botnet was dismantled as a result of an international law enforcement operation named Operation ‘Duck Hunt.’ Duck Hunt is one of the largest U.S.-led

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2020

The seller claims the database dates back as 2019, but Cyble researchers noted the last DOB record was from 2008. The database size is 3.5 GB, exposed data includes full name, full address, ID, gender, date of birth, and other info. Experts are still investigating the leak and will provide an update as soon as possible.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2023

The PlugX backdoor has been used since 2008 by multiple China-linked APT groups, including Mustang Panda , Winnti , and APT41 In the attacks observed by ASEC, once exploited the vulnerability, threat actors executed a PowerShell command to create a file named esetservice.exe. ” reads the analysis published by ASEC.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. In August, the FBI announced that the Qakbot botnet was dismantled as a result of an international law enforcement operation named Operation ‘Duck Hunt.’

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. In August, the FBI announced that the Qakbot botnet was dismantled as a result of an international law enforcement operation named Operation ‘Duck Hunt.’

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2019

Enable Network Level Authentication in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. Disable services not being used by the OS. This best practice limits exposure to vulnerabilities. Enable Network Level Authentication.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2020

The security patches developed by 0patch address the issues for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 without ESU. The service will also release unofficial patches for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 with ESU, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Back in 2008, the late, great security researcher Dan Kaminsky discovered a serious security flaw in a ubiquitous Internet technology: the domain name system, or DNS. Mark Stanislav is a VP of Information Security at Gemini. Also: if you enjoy this podcast, consider signing up to receive it in your email.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2019

Many security experts have already developed their own exploit code for this issue without publicly disclosing it for obvious reasons. Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2020

The exploit used by Turla, referred to as CVE-2008-3431 , abuses two vulnerabilities, but only one was ever fixed in the aforementioned CVE. The other vulnerability was chained by Turla operators with the CVE-2008-3431 flaw in the first version of their exploit.

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2023

Further analysis revealed that the actor behind the above operations has been active since at least 2008. “As our research demonstrates, their origins date back to 2008, the year the first Prikormka samples were discovered. . This means that the threat actor was able to avoid detection for more than 15 years.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2023

’ Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. The FBI announced that the Qakbot botnet has been dismantled as a result of an international law enforcement operation named Operation ‘Duck Hunt.’

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2022

Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. Experts warn that operators behind the Qakbot malware operation are improving their attack chain in an attempt to avoid detection. The malware spreads via malspam campaigns, it inserts replies in active email threads.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

QBot, aka Qakbot and Pinkslipbot , has been active since 2008, it is used by threat actors for collecting browsing data and banking credentials and other financial information from the victims. Black Basta has been active since April 2022, like other ransomware operations, it implements a double-extortion attack model. .

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2021

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) formally deprecates Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions 1.0 (RFC was recommended for IETF protocols in 2008 and became obsolete with the introduction of TLS version 1.3 RFC 2246) and 1.1 (RFC Both versions lack support for current and recommended cryptographic algorithms and mechanisms.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

Files are encrypted by Chacha 2008 ( D. . “During the run, the ransomware generates a symmetric encryption key using CryptGenRandom() , which is the random number generator implemented by Windows CryptoAPI. Bernstein’s implementation ).” ” reads the report published by Avast.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Over the last months, many security experts have developed their own exploit code for this issue without publicly disclosing it for obvious reasons. Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. ” concludes the expert. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The deadline is fast approaching The PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was developed in 2008 to standardize the security controls that need to be enforced by businesses processing payment card data in order to protect cardholder data and sensitive authentication data wherever it is stored, processed, or transmitted.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2021

and above 2008 Workspace ONE UEM patch 20.8.0.36 .” Below is the list of impacted versions: I mpacted Versions Fixed Version 2109 Workspace ONE UEM patch 21.9.0.13 and above 2105 Workspace ONE UEM patch 21.5.0.37 and above 2102 Workspace ONE UEM patch 21.2.0.27 and above 2101 Workspace ONE UEM patch 21.1.0.27

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

It has been developed to target only the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2. The initial PR of the exploit module targets 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2.” ” explained Metasploit senior engineering manager Brent Cook.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

Users that cannot immediately install these out-of-band updates can remove the following updates that could cause the above problems: KB5009624 KB5009557 KB5009555 KB5009566 KB5009543.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2023

QBot has been active since 2008, it is used by threat actors for collecting browsing data and banking credentials, and other financial information from the victims. Kaspersky researchers warn of a new QBot campaign leveraging hijacked business emails to deliver malware.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2019

Back in 2008, a whistle-blower identifies a vulnerability in Cisco video surveillance software, but the tech giant continued to sell the software to US agencies until July 2013. Cisco is going to pay $8.6 million to settle a legal dispute for selling vulnerable software to the US government. ” reported The New York Times.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2022

LuoYu has been active since at least 2008, it focuses on targets located in China, such as foreign diplomatic organizations established in the country, members of the academic community, or companies from the defense, logistics and telecommunications sectors.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

VPNLab was launched in 2008 and was offering online anonymity to criminal organizations. The operation saw in Germany, the Czech Republic, France, Latvia, Hungary, Ukraine, the UK, the US, and Canada took part in the operation. The authorities seized 15 VPNLab.net servers across 10 countries.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2020

Microsoft released this week an out-of-band security update for Windows 8.1 Both vulnerabilities were addressed by Microsoft in August, the August 2020 Patch Tuesday security updates fixed the flaws in Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and Windows Server versions 1903, 1909, and 2004.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2021

2008 and 2012 but require Point&Print configured for Windows 2016,2019,10 & 11(?). The Microsoft fix released for recent #PrintNightmare vulnerability addresses the remote vector – however the LPE variations still function. These work out of the box on Windows 7, 8, 8.1,

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2022

Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. According to the researcher, the operators are using this technique since at least July 11. The malware spreads via malspam campaigns, it inserts replies in active email threads.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Experts pointed out that despite having the same name, this botnet should not be confused with the Kraken botnet that was spotted in 2008. Kraken is a new Golang-based botnet discovered in late October 2021 by researchers from threat intelligence firm ZeroFox Intelligence.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

That could allow arbitrary admin account creation and access to files and personal information. UTEL is a private Mexican university for online education founded in 2008. Our information security team took immediate steps to correct this vulnerability upon being notified on April 25th.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Established in 2008, CyberSheath is one of the most experienced and trusted IT security services partners for the U.S. From CMMC compliance to strategic security planning to managed security services, CyberSheath offers a comprehensive suite of offerings tailored to clients’ information security and regulatory compliance needs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2020

The zero vulnerability was reported to ACROS by a security researcher who wanted to remain anonymous. The vulnerability affects Windows client running on old versions of Windows OS, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and earlier. Clients running on Windows 8 or Windows 10 are not affected.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The vulnerability was disclosed by the security researcher Polle Vanhoof. The Mifare Classic smart card technology is known to be insecure since 2008, when security researchers from Radboud University Nijmegen performed reverse engineering of the chip and published their findings.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2020

x branch was released in 2008 and was initially scheduled to reach EOL in November 2018. Adobe delayed MAGENTO 1.X X EOL two times, the firstTWICE. Adobe, which acquired Magento in May 2018, has been more than gracious and lenient to Magento 1.x x store owners. The Magento team released version 2.0 x version.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 20, 2021

Prior to that, in 2008, the Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management ( C-SCRM ) program was already underway by The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Unfortunately, in the field of healthcare information security, there are not many training offerings. How Long Is The Chain In Your Organization?

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Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2019

Many security experts have already developed their own exploit code for this issue without publicly disclosing it for obvious reasons. Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003.

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