Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2022

Web browsing: Certain complex web technologies, like just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from Lockdown Mode. Apple also created a new category within its bug bounty program to reward researchers who will demonstrate exploits to bypass the Lockdown Mode.

Spyware 121

Spyware Mobile Hacking Technology 121

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2020

The use of open-source libraries is quite common, for example most JavaScript applications contain hundreds of libraries. “Our research found that most JavaScript applications contain hundreds of open source libraries – some have over 1,000 different libraries. In addition, most languages feature the same set of core libraries.”

Software 125

Software Mobile Advertising Hacking 125

Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2022

All of these apps were downloaded over 300k times combined and they typically fall into one of the following common categories: Communication. The following is the breakdown of the number of apps per category: The tools and communication were among the most targeted categories covering the majority of the Joker-infected apps.

Banking 98

Banking Malware Encryption Architecture 98

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Category: Malvertising / Malicious Redirect. The SiteLock Research team has identified a trend of JavaScript injections causing the visitors of affected websites to be automatically redirected to advertisements without the knowledge of the website owner. This article was co-authored by Product Evangelist Logan Kipp. THREAT SUMMARY.

Passwords 52

Passwords Data breaches Advertising Accountability 52

Google Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In addition, we’ve also established two new reward categories that reward wider improvements across all OSS-Fuzz projects, with up to $11,337 available per category. Additionally, as part of an ongoing collaboration with Code Intelligence, we’ll soon have support for JavaScript fuzzing through Jazzer.js.

Software 95

Software 95

SecureList

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Less common are JavaScript beacon implementations, such as Beacon API : an interface that allows sending requests to a server without expecting a response. Otherwise it is a request specified in the JavaScript code, usually one that doesn’t require a response. If the web beacon is an image the request is to upload this image.

Advertising 116

Advertising Marketing Internet Internet 116

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Team Fluoroacetate also failed to demonstrate a baseband exploit targeting the iPhone X within the allotted time, but the experts successfully exploited an integer overflow in the JavaScript engine of the Xiaomi web browser to exfiltrate a picture from the phone. They earned $25,000 USD and 6 Master of Pwn points.

Hacking 82

Hacking Advertising Surveillance IoT 82

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

. “The day saw nine successful attempts against seven targets in five categories.” The security duo exploited a JavaScript out-of-bounds read flaw in the built-in web browser. “The Fluoroacetate duo used a Javascript OOB Read bug to exploit the television’s built-in web browser to get a bind shell from the TV.

Hacking 58

Hacking Advertising Firmware Information Security 58

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The application displays as a web page that references HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and images. The criminals used over 200 different Trojan applications in the campaign which, besides avoiding detection, also allowed them to spread the distribution of the applications across multiple, varied categories, increasing the range of potential victims.

Mobile 59

Mobile Social Engineering Malware Scams 59

Google Security

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Posted by Martin Barbella, Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Panelist Starting today, the Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program is offering a new bonus for reports which demonstrate exploitability in V8 , Chrome’s JavaScript engine. We have historically had many great V8 bugs reported (thank you to all of our reporters!)

Engineering 72

Engineering 72

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2022

Web browsing: Certain complex web technologies, like just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from Lockdown Mode. Apple also established a new category in its Apple Security Bounty program that will reward those who find security flaws in Lockdown Mode.

Spyware 87

Spyware Mobile Surveillance Government 87

Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2023

The HTA file utilizes JavaScript to deobfuscate the obfuscated data from the <div> element. A separate JavaScript code creates a WshShell object and executes Curl to download the Qakbot payload. However, only Redline has been identified as distributing through OneNote files in the stealer category.

Malware 78

Malware Phishing Threat Detection Encryption 78

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 9, 2022

There were two categories of Stage 1 redirect links observed in the Gmail phishing campaign. The intermediate redirector is a JavaScript hosted on compromised domains. The main phishing page used client-side JavaScript-based fingerprinting to detect the presence of automated URL analysis systems. URL redirection.

Phishing 64

Phishing Authentication Passwords 64

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

The security firm detected over 19,400 samples belonging to roughly 2,800 malware families, most of which were not threats specifically designed to this category of devices. Most of the malware was the result of random attacks rather than targeted operations conducted by nation-state actors.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Advertising Malware 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2020

Besides loading the second stage DEX file, the malicious code also receives dynamic code and commands over HTTP, then it runs that code via JavaScript-to-Java callbacks. “Bread apps typically fall into two categories: SMS fraud (older versions) and toll fraud (newer versions). ” reads the post published by Google.

Malware 77

Malware Spyware Advertising Mobile 77

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We have seen infected JavaScript-based extensions with malicious code that made it possible to introduce malware to an affected system. Malware in the form of browser extensions is relatively rare, but it does happen. Google regularly has to clear out bad extensions from its Chrome Web Store.

Risk 116

Risk Passwords Adware Accountability 116

SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

URL parameters including the corporate email address were pushed to the fake page with the help of JavaScript. Last year’s events affected the distribution of phishing attacks across the categories of targeted organizations. Global Internet portals remained the second-largest category at 15.94%, but their share dropped by 5.18

Phishing 136

Phishing Malware Scams Accountability 136

Lenny Zeltser

JANUARY 6, 2021

I like grouping them in 4 categories, which I detailed in the post Mastering 4 Stages of Malware Analysis. Understand Where You Currently Fit Into the Malware Analysis Process. There are several ways to describe the skills you to analyze malicious software.

Malware 145

Malware Software Engineering Information Security 145

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Common methods for acquiring card information include phishing, JavaScript injection through website tampering, and stealing data via Trojan horse infections. These factors make the US an attractive market for card fraudsters. However, due to the language barrier, Chinese fraudsters don't often use this method.

Phishing 67

Phishing Social Engineering Authentication eCommerce 67

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Below the vulnerability details: Vulnerability Category Vulnerability Impact Severity CVE Numbers Out-of-Bounds Read Arbitrary code execution? Vulnerability Category Vulnerability Impact Severity CVE Numbers Uncontrolled Search Path Element ? Critical CVE-2020-24409 CVE-2020-24410 Out-of-Bounds Write Arbitrary code execution?

Advertising 100

Advertising Media Hacking Information Security 100

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Figure 1 — Cloudflare RBI Diagram The primary focus of RBI is to prevent user interactions with web-based malware such as cross-site scripting (XSS), drive-by downloads, and various forms of malicious JavaScript. We categorize our suggested techniques into three categories: ingress, egress, and bypass.

DNS 64

DNS Penetration Testing Passwords Encryption 64

ForAllSecure

MARCH 29, 2023

APIs can be divided into two broad categories: internal and external. This code is typically in the form of JavaScript that executes in the user's browser and can be used to steal sensitive information or perform other malicious activities. External APIs are accessible to users outside of an organization.

Authentication 40

Authentication Passwords Encryption Software 40

SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Rules cover three groups of programs: office programs, Windows Management Instrumentation, and script engines and frameworks, as well as the abnormal program activity category. For example, financial department employees would never legitimately need to execute JavaScript, but the development team will.

Technology 70

Technology Malware Antivirus Software 70

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 4, 2021

The criteria are grouped into six categories: Basics. Javascript. The Core Infrastructure Initiative (CII) Best Practices Badge Program is a free, self-certification program that developers can use to assess whether projects are following best practices. Change control. Frozen Deps. package-lock.json. npm-shrinkwrap.json. pipfile.lock.

Software 83

Software Risk Government Technology 83

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

To exploit certain hardware vulnerabilities, hackers can simply run a JavaScript code, as in the case of Glitch vulnerability. Among all phishing resources, 73% can be divided into the following categories: cloud storages (28%), financial platforms (26%), and online services (19%).

Cybercrime 83

Cybercrime Hacking Banking Phishing 83

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

DDoS ads distributed by month, H1 2023 ( download ) The price of a service like that is driven by numerous factors that determine attack complexity, such as DDoS protection, CAPTCHA, and JavaScript verification on the victim’s side. Kids’ smart devices are another category of IoT devices that calls for increased focus on security.

IoT 86

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 86

Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2021

is a popular open-source JavaScript framework for building single-page applications and user interfaces. style guide features many recommendations, including rule categories they’ve divided into priority levels. secure isn’t different from keeping any other app, JavaScript or no, safe. Follow Vue.js’ official recommendations.

Software 90

Software 90

Spinone

AUGUST 25, 2020

These are full web applications written in HMTL, CSS, and Javascript that can run in the context of the G Suite environment. Application Category – Detects all applications under the defined application category. What are the gadgets? You can use Gadgets in Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Sites.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Risk Accountability Technology 52

SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

Product: Bit Discovery Category: Attack Surface Management Company: Bit Discovery, Inc. This review is part of the April 2021 assessment of the Attack Surface Management (ASM) product category. Each column represents a data type (not to be confused with asset types), which are organized into fourteen categories.

Marketing 61

Marketing DNS Technology Internet 61

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 17, 2023

The threat actor appears to have gained access to two categories: non adult traffic and adult traffic. Malicious JavaScript embedded in the compromised websites is used to retrieve the WoofLocker framework directly into the DOM from one of a handful of domain names.

Scams 85

Scams Social Engineering Engineering 85

Google Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Posted by Adrian Taylor, Bartek Nowierski and Kentaro Hara on behalf of the MiraclePtr team Memory safety bugs are the most numerous category of Chrome security issues and we’re continuing to investigate many solutions – both in C++ and in new programming languages. The most common type of memory safety bug is the “use-after-free”.

Technology 131

Technology Engineering Architecture 131

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Category: XSS – Reflected. Vector: Browser/Javascript. This version of the plugin has a reflected XSS vulnerability because the $_POST parameter for vendor_description, which allows vendors to insert a description of their company, is not properly escaped, allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be executed in a visitor’s browser.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Low and No Cost IT Website and Application Scanners Tools in this category scan websites and applications for common vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) issues, SQL injection, and more.

Software 115

Software Small Business Engineering Penetration Testing 115

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Again, if I'm explained to a layperson, I'll say like if it runs on your phone, it's probably a native application, but for example, when you go to a website, there's like code in your browser and the JavaScript that makes web apps work. WIENS : Yeah, there's multiple categories that will come up and right there. Why would you.

Engineering 40

Engineering Hacking Wireless Marketing 40

Elie

DECEMBER 20, 2018

This post looks at two-factor authentication adoption in the wild, highlights the disparity of support between the various categories of websites, and illuminates how fragmented the two factor ecosystem is in terms of standard adoption. Support for various categories. 2FA with a few lines of javascript.

Authentication 90

Authentication Internet Internet Software 90

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2021

NGSAST supports multiple languages: Java, C-Sharp, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Scala, Python, Go, Terraform, and many other languages that are upcoming. It covers OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25 along with a range of language-specific vulnerability categories. Prioritized Software Composition Analysis.

Education 52

Education Technology Passwords Accountability 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Each of these events are focused on education and networking, so whether you or your organization is an avid user of a CMS platform or seeking to expand your options in this category, these events provide the ideal setting for understanding best practices on a variety of topics such as coding, blogging, and security.

Education 98

Education Architecture Marketing Mobile 98