Tech Republic Security
JULY 8, 2024
Operational technology users face challenges including communication between process engineering and cyber security teams, a growth in malware and ransomware, and insiders making basic technology mistakes.
Penetration Testing
JULY 8, 2024
The Node.js Project has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities, including a high-severity flaw that could allow attackers to bypass security measures and execute arbitrary code. The most severe vulnerability, CVE-2024-36138, is... The post CVE-2024-36138: High-Severity Vulnerability in Node.js Allows Code Execution on Windows appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 8, 2024
Last year, hackers breached an online forum used by OpenAI employees and stole confidential information about the firm’s AI systems.
WIRED Threat Level
JULY 8, 2024
The US military has abandoned its half-century dream of a suit of powered armor in favor of a “hyper enabled operator,” a tactical AI assistant for special operations forces.
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 8, 2024
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) software is the best way to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks. Endpoint detection and response software is a security solution that protects against malware and other threats.
Security Boulevard
JULY 8, 2024
While many organizations are adopting AI at an alarming pace to gain efficiencies and lower operating costs through technology and headcount reduction, they may also be sacrificing their security. The post Human Vigilance is Required Amid AI-Generated Cybersecurity Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Bleeping Computer
JULY 8, 2024
In an ongoing extortion campaign against Ticketmaster, threat actors have leaked almost 39,000 print-at-home tickets for 150 upcoming concerts and events, including Pearl Jam, Phish, Tate McCrae, and Foo Fighters. [.
The Hacker News
JULY 8, 2024
An emerging ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called Eldorado comes with locker variants to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems. Eldorado first appeared on March 16, 2024, when an advertisement for the affiliate program was posted on the ransomware forum RAMP, Singapore-headquartered Group-IB said.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 8, 2024
A May 2024 data breach disclosed by American luxury retailer and department store chain Neiman Marcus last month has exposed more than 31 million customer email addresses, according to Have I Been Pwned founder Troy Hunt, who analyzed the stolen data. [.
Security Affairs
JULY 8, 2024
Threat actors leaked the largest password compilation ever, known as RockYou2024, on a popular hacking forum. The Cybernews researchers reported that threat actors leaked the largest password compilation ever, known as RockYou2024, on a popular hacking forum. RockYou2024 announcement: Source CyberNews The compilation (“rockyou2024.txt”) contains 9,948,575,739 unique plaintext passwords was posted on July 4th by a user with the handle “ObamaCare.” The experts believe the c
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The Hacker News
JULY 8, 2024
Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S. have released a joint advisory about a China-linked cyber espionage group called APT40, warning about its ability to co-opt exploits for newly disclosed security flaws within hours or days of public release.
Security Affairs
JULY 8, 2024
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco NX-OS Command Injection bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Cisco NX-OS Command Injection Vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20399 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Cisco addressed an NX-OS zero-day, tracked as CVE-2024-20399 (CVSS score of 6.0), that the China-linked group Velvet Ant exploited to depl
Security Boulevard
JULY 8, 2024
While there’s no one-size-fits-all option for securing the cloud, next-generation agents thrive in these fast-moving environments and serve as the critical component of any cloud security strategy. The post Unleashing the Power of Next-Gen Agents for Robust Cloud-Native Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Penetration Testing
JULY 8, 2024
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been released, targeting a recently patched high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-22274) in the VMware vCenter Server. With a CVSS score of 7.2, the flaw allows attackers with administrative privileges to execute... The post VMware vCenter Server RCE (CVE-2024-22274): PoC Exposes Systems to Remote Takeover appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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Bleeping Computer
JULY 8, 2024
Microsoft has finally released a spell check and autocorrect feature in Notepad for all Windows 11 users, forty-one years after the program was introduced in 1983. [.
Security Boulevard
JULY 8, 2024
Even as manufacturers tackle convenience issues, the need for digital trust throughout EV infrastructure and ecosystems still remains. The post Balancing Security and Convenience with EV Charging appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 8, 2024
Microsoft reminded customers today that multiple editions of Windows 11, version 22H2, will reach the end of servicing (EOS) in three months, on October 8, 2024. [.
SecureWorld News
JULY 8, 2024
Online identities continue to be at risk of vulnerabilities. Case in point: a colossal password compilation dubbed "RockYou2024" has emerged, containing nearly 10 billion unique passwords. This unprecedented leak has put the cybersecurity community and beyond on high alert—as if it was not already there—highlighting the ongoing need for robust digital security practices.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
The Hacker News
JULY 8, 2024
A previously undocumented advanced persistent threat (APT) group dubbed CloudSorcerer has been observed targeting Russian government entities by leveraging cloud services for command-and-control (C2) and data exfiltration.
Security Boulevard
JULY 8, 2024
The supplier performance risk system (SPRS) is a database maintained by the DoD that “utilizes suppliers’ performance data in areas of product delivery and quality to rate performance and predict potential risk.” The post Why SPRS Matters and 4 Steps to Improve Your Security Posture appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Penetration Testing
JULY 8, 2024
In a recent revelation, hardware manufacturer ZOTAC faced a significant security lapse that compromised sensitive customer information. Due to inadequate security policies within its after-sales system, critical data related to returns and exchanges became... The post ZOTAC Security Breach Exposes Customer Data in Google Search appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Identity IQ
JULY 8, 2024
RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. This unprecedented leak is believed to be the largest ever recorded, posing significant risks to individual users and organizations globally.
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The Hacker News
JULY 8, 2024
Unknown threat actors have been found propagating trojanized versions of jQuery on npm, GitHub, and jsDelivr in what appears to be an instance of a "complex and persistent" supply chain attack. "This attack stands out due to the high variability across packages," Phylum said in an analysis published last week.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 8, 2024
Antivirus company Avast have discovered a weakness in the cryptographic scheme of the DoNex ransomware family and released a decryptor so victims can recover their files for free. [.
The Hacker News
JULY 8, 2024
Financial institutions in Latin America are being threatened by a banking trojan called Mekotio (aka Melcoz). That's according to findings from Trend Micro, which said it recently observed a surge in cyber attacks distributing the Windows malware.
Trend Micro
JULY 8, 2024
Cybersecurity teams are well-equipped to handle threats to technology assets that they manage. But with unmanaged devices providing ideal spots for attackers to lurk unseen, network detection and response capabilities have become vitally important.
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 8, 2024
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Ghostscript document conversion toolkit, widely used on Linux systems, is currently being exploited in attacks. [.
Security Boulevard
JULY 8, 2024
The need for robust authentication mechanisms has become paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. The post Navigating Authentication Challenges: A Closer Look at Contemporary CIAM appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
JULY 8, 2024
An analysis of information-stealing malware logs published on the dark web has led to the discovery of thousands of consumers of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), indicating how such information could be used to combat serious crimes. "Approximately 3,300 unique users were found with accounts on known CSAM sources," Recorded Future said in a proof-of-concept (PoC) report published last week.
Graham Cluley
JULY 8, 2024
OpenAI's ever-so-clever ChatGPT's software was doing something really-rather-stupid: storing users' chats on their Mac computers in plaintext. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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