Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2020

Hackers are conducting a mass-scanning the Internet for vulnerable Salt installs that could allow them to hack the organizations, the last victim is the Ghost blogging platform. Salt (aka SaltStack) is Python-based, open-source software for event-driven IT automation, remote task execution, and configuration management.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to enhance cybersecurity at U.S. Port Cybersecurity The […] The post Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Maritime Cybersecurity Amid China Concerns appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Strengthening U.S.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

ASUS routers have come under the spotlight due to three critical remote code execution vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities pose a significant threat, with all three receiving a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10.0.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 4, 2023

ShellTorch vulnerabilities chain exposes tens of thousands of servers to remote code execution and data exfiltration. Organizations involved […] The post ShellTorch Vulnerabilities Expose PyTorch Models to Remote Code Execution appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 29, 2024

This critical remote code execution vulnerability, with the tracking number CVE-2023-24955 and a CVSS score of 7.2, lets an authenticated attacker […] The post Patch Now: CISA Adds New Microsoft SharePoint Server Vulnerability on its Catalog appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

Sophos addressed three vulnerabilities in Sophos Web Appliance, including a critical flaw that can lead to code execution. Cybersecurity vendor Sophos addressed three vulnerabilities in Sophos Web Appliance, including a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-1671 (CVSS score of 9.8), that can lead to code execution.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 1, 2024

Executive Summary. 2 Cisco Secure Access Enables ZTNA for SOC… Read more on Cisco Blogs This year, the team was tapped to build a similar team to support the Cisco Live Melbourne 2023 conference. 1 The Team… 2 Team Leaders. 2 Core Infrastructure and Threat Hunting. 2 Threat Hunting. 2 Build and Operation. 2 SOC Architecture.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

is a deserialization issue that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Logs to execute arbitrary code as root. The vulnerability CVE-2023-20864 (CVSSv3 base score of 9.8) The flaw was reported to the company by Y4er & MoonBack of 埃文科技.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Threat actors use EvilProxy phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit to target senior executives in the U.S. Executives Using EvilProxy Phishing Kit appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. in massive phishing campaigns. EvilProxy is an adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) PhaaS designed to steal credentials and take over accounts.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2024

Security testing for web application can be executed manually or […] The post What is Web Application Security Testing? appeared first on Kratikal Blogs. This evaluation involves scrutinizing the code, architecture, and deployment environment to assess the security posture of the applications. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 2, Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies received Emergency Directive 24-02.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

A vulnerability impacting Zyxel firewalls, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, can be exploited to execute arbitary code on vulnerable devices. Researchers from TRAPA Security have discovered a critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score 9.8), impacting Zyxel Firewall. through 5.35. through 5.35.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

VMware addressed zero-day flaws that can be chained to achieve arbitrary code execution on Workstation and Fusion software hypervisors. A local attacker can exploit the flaw to execute code as the virtual machine’s VMX process running on the host. They earned $80,000 and 8 Master of Pwn points.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

is an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on affected websites, granting […] The post Imperva successfully defends against CVE-2024-25600 in WordPress Bricks Builder appeared first on Blog. This flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.8,

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Researchers discovered three security flaws in Kubernetes that can lead to remote code execution on Windows endpoints. The vulnerability can be exploited to gain remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges on all Windows endpoints within a Kubernetes cluster. ” reads the advisory published by Akamai.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

Cisco is warning customers of a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting its EoL SPA112 2-Port Phone Adapters. Cisco is warning of a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-20126 (CVSS score of 9.8), impacting SPA112 2-Port phone adapters. The company product has reached end-of-life (EoL).

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 28, 2023

The method allows threat actors to execute malicious code on compromised systems. The research revealed that by using legitimate DLLs with read, write, execute (RWX) sections, Mockingjay can evade Endpoint Detection and Response tools.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

However, implementing PAM solutions involves navigating multifaceted risks and intricacies that demand the unwavering attention of these senior security executives. PAM […] The post Navigating PAM Implementation Risks: A Comprehensive Guide for CISOs appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In these attacks, a Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) loader script disguised as a PDF document is sent over messaging applications, and when read, causes the download and execution of an […] The post DarkGate Malware Spread via PDF Files Through Microsoft Teams and Skype appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

A zero-day flaw in Microsoft Office that could be exploited by attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution on Windows systems. The document uses the remote template feature to fetch an HTML and then uses the “ms-msdt” scheme to execute PowerShell code. doc”) that was uploaded to VirusTotal from Belarus.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-23093, could be exploited to crash the program or trigger remote code execution, and affects all supported versions of FreeBSD. The post FreeBSD Systems Exposed to Compromise Due to Ping Vulnerability appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. ping […].

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 29, 2023

31-year-old Solomon Ekunke Okpe, of Lagos, was a member of a gang that devised and executed a variety of scams - including business email compromise (BEC), romance scams, working-from-home scams, and more - between December 2011 and January 2017. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Remote Code Execution (RCE) is an attack technique used by black-hat hackers to run malicious code on the victim’s machine and is more than often confused with ACE (i.e., Arbitrary Code Execution), another code execution class attack technique, which primarily focuses on the exploitation of abnormal outputs.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 11, 2024

Potential exploits of the new vulnerabilities can include remote code execution on TeamCity servers. JetBrains released a detailed blog post explaining the specific timeline of discovering the vulnerabilities, the conflict with Rapid7, and JetBrains’ stance on releasing vulnerability information.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Methodically planned and executed, nation-state cyberattacks are usually carried out by state-sponsored […]. The post Nation-state Hacking – What You Need to Know appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. What Is Nation-state Hacking?

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 10, 2022

On December 9, 2021, Apache revealed a severe Remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2021-44228 named “Log4Shell” in Apache Java-based. The post Critical Zero-Day “Log4Shell” Vulnerability “CVE-2021-44228” Exploited in the Wild appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The bugs might have given arbitrary code execution if they were successfully exploited. The post Mozilla Fixes Firefox Vulnerabilities That Could Have Lead to System Takeover appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Multiple high-impact vulnerabilities affecting Thunderbird, Firefox ESR, and Firefox were fixed by updates from Mozilla.

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Cybersecurity 118

Heimadal Security

MAY 14, 2023

A remote code execution (RCE) attack consists of adversaries remotely running code on an enterprise`s assets. Threat actors remotely inject and execute code in the victim`s device or system by using local (LAN), or wide area networks (WAN). Threat actors use […] The post What Is a Remote Code Execution Attack?

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Heimadal Security

MAY 10, 2023

The flaw is tracked as CVE-2023-25717 and enables hackers to perform remote code execution (RCE) by sending unauthenticated HTTP GET requests to unpatched devices. […] The post Warning! New DDoS Botnet Malware Exploits Critical Ruckus RCE Vulnerability appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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PCI perspectives

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this special spotlight edition of our PCI Perspectives Blog, Cartes Bancaires’ Executive Vice President, Projects & Expertise Division Pierre Chassigneux introduces us to his company and how they are helping to shape the future of payment security.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 14, 2023

78 flaws, including 38 remote code execution vulnerabilities were fixed as part of this edition of Patch Tuesday. As per usual, Microsoft rolled out its monthly updates on the second Tuesday of the month.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

payload is downloaded as a PowerShell script or executable file that runs on the host computer and encrypts files. The post LockBit Affiliate Uses Amadey Bot in Phishing Campaign appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The attack’s LockBit 3.0 What Is the Amadey Bot? The Amadey Bot malware […].

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Distribution and Execution Earlier this month, researchers from DCSO […]. The post Outlook and Thunderbird Accounts Threatened by StrelaStealer appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Sierra AirLink routers users risk remote code execution, unauthorized access, cross-site scripting, authentication bypass, and denial of service attacks. So, the attackers getting a foothold into […] The post 21 Vulnerabilities Proved to Impact Over 86,000 Sierra AirLink Routers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The framework and all of its files are 64-bit executables created in the programming language GoLang, which greatly facilitates cross-compatibility between various operating systems. The post Alchimist Attack Framework Targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS Systems appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. How Alchimist Works?

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Heimadal Security

JULY 14, 2023

Also known as CVE-2019-0708, the vulnerability first emerged in 2019 and is a “wormable” remote code execution vulnerability, being noted first by the UK National Cyber Security Centre and, on 14 May 2019, reported by Microsoft.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

If it were to fall in the wrong hands, this vulnerability could be exploited to inject and execute arbitrary code. The post Oil and Gas Companies Are Vulnerable Due to High-Severity Flaw appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The high-severity issue, tracked as CVE-2022-0902, has received a CVSS score of 8.1

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