Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

A high-severity vulnerability in WP Time Capsule, a popular WordPress backup plugin, has left over 20,000 websites vulnerable to complete takeover.

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Backups Cybersecurity 109

Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2024

CVE-2024-30051 is an “elevation of privilege” bug in a core Windows library. ” CVE-2024-30040 is a security feature bypass in MSHTML , a component that is deeply tied to the default Web browser on Windows systems. . First, the zero-days.

Social Engineering 304

Social Engineering Backups Banking Malware 304

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

22, 2024, CyberNewswire — INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. According to the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report , 68% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. Cary, NC, Oct. INE Security emphasizes the importance of regular training forall employees.

Small Business 162

Small Business Data breaches Backups Passwords 162

Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A series of critical vulnerabilities have been uncovered in Veeam Backup & Replication, potentially exposing organizations to unauthorized access, remote code execution, and data breaches. The most severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-40711,... The post Veeam Backup & Replication Faces RCE Flaw– CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS 9.8)

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Penetration Testing

MAY 21, 2024

Veeam Software, a leading provider of backup and recovery solutions, has issued urgent security advisories regarding multiple critical vulnerabilities in its Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager (Enterprise Manager) component.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 25, 2025

In March 2024, Veeam, a leader in data protection, made a strategic move that significantly improved its stance on ransomware: the acquisition of Coveware. It was a deep integration of specialized expertise and cutting-edge technology, transforming Veeam from a backup and recovery solution moving into the security space into.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sophos reports ransomware operators are exploiting a critical code execution flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication. Sophos researchers warn that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue accounts and deploy malware. ” concludes Sophos.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sophos X-Ops recently uncovered Frag ransomware in a series of cyberattacks exploiting a vulnerability in Veeam backup servers, designated CVE-2024-40711.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2024

Multiple ransomware groups were spotted exploiting a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-27532, in Veeam Backup & Replication. impacts the Veeam Backup & Replication component. Once inside the network, the attacker created a user named “backup” and added it to the Administrator group to secure elevated privileges.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Statistics across all threats In the third quarter of 2024, the percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked decreased by 1.5 The percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked during the third quarter of 2024 was highest in July and September, and lowest inAugust. Regions and the world.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Veeam released security updates for a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-42448 (CVSS score of 9.9) Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) is a management and monitoring solution designed for service providers offering backup, disaster recovery, and cloud services. ” reads the advisory. impacting Service Provider Console.

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Backups Ransomware Accountability Hacking 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2024

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager authentication bypass flaw CVE-2024-29849 is publicly available. Researcher Sina Kheirkha analyzed the Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager authentication bypass flaw CVE-2024-29849 and a proof of concept exploit for this issue.

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Backups Authentication Software Hacking 134

NetSpi Technical

MARCH 10, 2025

Last year, the NetSPI red team came across a backup file for Solar Winds Web Help Desk software. We recommend that users of this software upgrade to the latest version, but also that access to these backup files is appropriately restricted to only those who need to access them. Fixed in: Solar Winds Web Help Desk version 12.8.5

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

A critical security vulnerability in Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager could allow threat actors to bypass authentication. A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-29849 (CVSS score: 9.8), in Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager could allow attackers to bypass authentication. ” reads the advisory published by the vendor.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In a recent advisory published on September 16th, data protection powerhouse Acronis disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its popular backup plugins for server management platforms like cPanel, Plesk, and... The post Acronis Backup Plugins Hit by CVE-2024-8767: CVSS 9.9

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Institutions in New York State Take Effect November 1, 2024 madhav Fri, 10/25/2024 - 06:09 The next major deadline for compliance with the updated cybersecurity rules from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is November 1, 2024.

Financial Services 62

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The Hacker News

JULY 10, 2024

A now-patched security flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication software is being exploited by a nascent ransomware operation known as EstateRansomware. Singapore-headquartered Group-IB, which discovered the threat actor in early April 2024, said the modus operandi involved the exploitation of CVE-2023-27532 (CVSS score: 7.5)

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In a major revelation for cybersecurity professionals, security researcher Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of watchTowr has published an analysis and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability in Veeam’s widely-used... The post PoC Exploit Releases for Unauthenticated RCE CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup (..)

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? In 2024, we will see more targeted, sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) attacks, including VIP impersonation, vendor email compromise (VEC), and autonomous agents used for malicious purposes. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 15, 2024

NIST continued to evaluate two other sets of algorithms that could potentially serve as backup standards in the future. NIST plans to select one or two of these algorithms by the end of 2024. Sllashdot thread.

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Encryption Backups Authentication Technology 334

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 4, 2025

A newly discovered vulnerability in the UpdraftPlus Backup & Migration Plugin, used by over 3 million WordPress websites The post CVE-2024-10957 Exposes Over 3 Million WordPress Sites to Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection Exploits appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Backups Cybersecurity 144

Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

QNAP has swiftly addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync software, following its successful exploitation at the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 competition.

Backups 112

Backups Software Cybersecurity 112

The Hacker News

MAY 21, 2024

Users of Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager are being urged to update to the latest version following the discovery of a critical security flaw that could permit an adversary to bypass authentication protections.

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Backups Authentication 115

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. Backups are insufficient; IPS is recommended for protection. healthcare providers surged in 2024, with 98 attacks compromising 117 million records. Victims include AMD and Keralty. Ransomware attacks on U.S.

Data breaches 128

Data breaches Unstructured Data Identity Theft Healthcare 128

Penetration Testing

MARCH 7, 2024

A severe security vulnerability (CVE-2024-28222) has been uncovered in Veritas NetBackup, the widely used enterprise backup solution. This flaw, with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.8,

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Backups are insufficient; IPS is recommended for protection. healthcare providers surged in 2024, with 98 attacks compromising 117 million records. Victims include AMD and Keralty. They shame non-payers by leaking data. American hospitals are a privileged target for threat actors due to the huge trove of sensitive data they manage.

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Hacking Healthcare Backups Ransomware 116

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Veeam Software, a prominent provider of backup, recovery, and data management solutions, has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in its Veeam Backup & Replication software.

Backups 113

Backups Risk Software Cybersecurity 113

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2024

On the evening of May 15, 2024, Tony was putting his three- and one-year-old boys to bed when he received a message from Google about an account security issue, followed by a phone call from a “Daniel Alexander” at Google who said his account was compromised by hackers. Nevertheless, Soundcloud removed the audio file.

Cryptocurrency 363

Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication Phishing 363

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

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Data breaches 117

Data breaches Cybercrime Cyber Insurance Marketing 117

Penetration Testing

JUNE 10, 2024

Veeam, a prominent backup and disaster recovery solutions provider, has recently addressed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-29855) within its Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) software. This vulnerability, scoring a hefty 9.0

Backups 117

Backups Software Cybersecurity 117

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2025

Cheap Chinese Android phones ship with trojanized WhatsApp and Telegram clones hiding crypto clippers, active since June 2024. Since June 2024, Doctor Web researchers found cheap Android phones preloaded with fake WhatsApp and Telegram apps designed to steal crypto via clipping.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2025

There were no password policies until at least January 2024 (the same username and password were used for all Westend Dental servers that contained protected health information). And since the backups that were made by a third party turned out to be incomplete, they were also unable to inform affected patients.

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Passwords Insurance 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2024

QNAP addressed the second zero-day vulnerability demonstrated by security researchers during the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024. Taiwanese manufacturer QNAP patched the second zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50387 , which was exploited by security researchers during the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024.

Backups 98

Backups Manufacturing Hacking 98

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have sharply increased in 2024, as shown by recent research from Safety Detectives. Escalating Frequency and Impact: Healthcare services have become one of the most targeted industries, moving from the fifth most attacked sector in 2023 to third in 2024.

Healthcare 118

Healthcare Ransomware Identity Theft Data breaches 118

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

Key Findings The last quarter of 2024 proved to be a pivotal period for ransomware activity, marked by emerging threats and unexpected shifts among established groups. In our Q3 2024 ransomware report , we predicted activity would reach its peak in the last quarter of the year.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Cybercrime Phishing Banking 116