SecureList

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Introduction BellaCiao is a.NET-based malware family that adds a unique twist to an intrusion, combining the stealthy persistence of a webshell with the power to establish covert tunnels. It surfaced for the first time in late April 2023 and has since been publicly attributed to the APT actor Charming Kitten. One important aspect of the BellaCiao samples is how they exhibit a wealth of information through their respective PDB paths, including a versioning scheme we were able to work out once we

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As we end the first quarter of the 21st century, cybersecurity threats seem more daunting than ever. So what cyber trends, forecasts, themes, insights and predictions are on offer for the new year? Heres your annual security industry prediction roundup for 2025.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2024

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) Command Injection flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) Command Injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-12356 (CVSS score of 9.8) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, more than half of the $2.2 billion stolen in all crypto hacks, and the attacks by threat groups linked to the rogue nation are becoming more frequent and are happening more quickly. The post North Korean Hackers Stole $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Rockwell Automation has issued a critical security advisory highlighting three severe vulnerabilities affecting its PowerMonitor 1000 devices. These vulnerabilities, identified by Vera Mens of Claroty Research – Team82, pose significant... The post Critical Flaws in Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 Devices: CVSS Scores Hit 9.8/10 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Raccoon Infostealer operator Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced to 60 months in US prison and ordered to pay over $910,000 in restitution. The US Department of Justice sentenced the Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky (28) for his role in the distribution of the Raccoon Infostealer malware. “Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for one count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion.” reads the DoJ’s press release. “As part of h

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sophos fixed three Sophos Firewall flaws that could lead to SQL injection, privileged SSH access to devices, and remote code execution. Sophos has addressed three vulnerabilities, respectively tracked as CVE-2024-12727, CVE-2024-12728, and CVE-2024-12729, in its Sophos Firewall solution. The vulnerabilities impact Sophos Firewall v21.0 GA (21.0.0) and older versions, below are the description for these issues: CVE-2024-12727 (CVSS score 9.8) – The vulnerability is a pre-auth SQL injection

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Impart is now available in the AWSMarketplace. More Streamlined Contracting AWS customers with existing spend commitments can apply their Impart purchase toward their AWS commitment. This availability simplifies the buying process with streamlined contractual and legal terms, enabling faster procurement. Product Benefits AWScustomers can now more easily purchase Impart to improve their web application and API security, including: Comprehensive WAF and API

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Lazarus Group, an infamous threat actor linked to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been observed leveraging a "complex infection chain" targeting at least two employees belonging to an unnamed nuclear-related organization within the span of one month in January 2024.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As a cybersecurity executive, your job is clear: protect business operations, safeguard consumers and ensure the security of your employees. But in todays rapidly evolving threat landscape, these responsibilities are more challenging than ever. The rise of AI-powered attacks demands that you take decisive, specific actions to not only improve efficiency but also enhance your [] The post AI-Powered Actions Cybersecurity Leaders Are Taking to Outwit Bad Actors appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Dive into the world of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), from its core concepts to practical implementation. Learn how this powerful standard enables secure authentication and single sign-on across different security domains. The post SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, you should consider adding a small collection of widgets.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Securonix Threat Research team has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign named FLUX#CONSOLE, leveraging tax-related lures and the use of Windows MSC (Microsoft Management Console) files to deploy a stealthy... The post Tax-Themed Campaign Exploits Windows MSC Files to Deliver Stealthy Backdoor appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sophos has released hotfixes to address three security flaws in Sophos Firewall products that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution and allow privileged system access under certain conditions. Of the three, two are rated Critical in severity. There is currently no evidence that the shortcomings have been exploited in the wild.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The developers of Rspack have revealed that two of their npm packages, @rspack/core and @rspack/cli, were compromised in a software supply chain attack that allowed a malicious actor to publish malicious versions to the official package registry with cryptocurrency mining malware. Following the discovery, versions 1.1.7 of both libraries have been unpublished from the npm registry.

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Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Docker's proliferation has led to some serious vulnerabilities, but you can improve security in Docker containers by following a set of best practices.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Insight No. 1: Forget the hype. Cloud security is a battlefield, and you're woefully unprepared. Let's cut the crap. Everyone's talking about cloud security, but most organizations are still playing catch-up. You think those cloud providers have your back? Think again. They're too busy raking in profits to worry about your data. So what's a CISO to do?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Deloitte has been hacked in a massive data breach attributed to the Brain Cipher ransomware group, exposing 1TB of sensitive information. In this video, our cybersecurity expert dives into the details of the breach, how it happened, and what Deloitte is doing to contain the damage. The post Video: Brain Cipher Ransomware Hacks Deloitte appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

OPSWAT this week revealed it has acquired Fend, Inc. to further extend the reach of its cybersecurity portfolio into the realm of operational technology (OT). The post OPSWAT Acquires Fend to Extend Cybersecurity Reach Into OT Platforms appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

AI is just one of the challenges you're facing. Focus on these areas to help your team and the rest of your business excel next year.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Authors/Presenters: Silvia Puglisi, Roger Dingledine Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The sheer abundance of deals during the holiday season can get overwhelming. Amazon's guides help US customers navigate more than 100 product types.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As artificial intelligence evolves, its impact on cybersecurity and the workforce is profound and far-reaching. Predictive AI once enabled security teams to anticipate threats, and generative AI brought creativity and automation to new levels. Now, we stand at the threshold [] The post The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the Workforce appeared first on TechSpective.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

For 12 days straight, OpenAI unveiled 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today and a full round-up of all the announcements.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Diamond Bank is a community bank with 14 branches and thousands of customers in the Southwest Arkansas region. The bank celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2024 and takes great pride in its longevity and connection to the community. Spoof Website Takedown Efforts Prove Difficult Youre just a little bit of rock in the ocean, you [] The post Diamond Bank Addresses Spoof Websites appeared first on Allure Security.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Some of the world's most popular router and modem models have been connected to several high-profile hacking incidents. (Also, they're made in China.

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We Live Security

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Take a peek into the murky world of cybercrime where groups of scammers who go by the nickname of 'Neanderthals wield the Telekopye toolkit to ensnare unsuspecting victims they call 'Mammoths'

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