Troy Hunt
MAY 29, 2024
Today we loaded 16.5M email addresses and 13.5M unique passwords provided by law enforcement agencies into Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) following botnet takedowns in a campaign they've coined Operation Endgame. That link provides an excellent over so start there then come back to this blog post which adds some insight into the data and explains how HIBP fits into the picture.
Krebs on Security
MAY 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today said they arrested the alleged operator of 911 S5 , a ten-year-old online anonymity service that was powered by what the director of the FBI called “likely the world’s largest botnet ever.” The arrest coincided with the seizure of the 911 S5 website and supporting infrastructure, which the government says turned computers running various “free VPN” products into Internet traffic relays that facilitated billions of dollars i
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The Last Watchdog
MAY 29, 2024
The capacity to withstand network breaches, and minimize damage, is a key characteristic of digital resiliency. Related: Selecting a Protective DNS One smart way to do this is by keeping an eagle eye out for rogue command and control (C2) server communications. Inevitably, compromised devices will try to connect with a C2 server for instructions. And this beaconing must intersect with the Domain Name System (DNS.
Trend Micro
MAY 29, 2024
Water Sigbin (aka the 8220 Gang) exploited Oracle WebLogic vulnerabilities to deploy a cryptocurrency miner using a PowerShell script. The threat actor also adopted new techniques to conceal its activities, making attacks harder to defend against.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
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Security Boulevard
MAY 29, 2024
Scammers are betting that if people are offered a free – yet unsolicited – piano, some will jump at the deal. That appears to be happening. According to threat researchers at cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, bad actors running multiple ongoing campaigns since January have been using such piano-themed emails to entice targets into advanced fee fraud. The post Scammers Build Fraud Campaigns Around Free Piano Offers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
Okta is warning that a cross-origin authentication feature in Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) is susceptible to credential stuffing attacks orchestrated by threat actors. "We observed that the endpoints used to support the cross-origin authentication feature being attacked via credential stuffing for a number of our customers," the Identity and access management (IAM) services provider said.
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The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
The online criminal bazaar BreachForums has been resurrected merely two weeks after a U.S.-led coordinated law enforcement action dismantled and seized control of its infrastructure. Cybersecurity researchers and dark web trackers Brett Callow, Dark Web Informer, and FalconFeeds revealed the site's online return at breachforums[.
Security Affairs
MAY 29, 2024
Identity and access management firm Okta warns of credential stuffing attacks targeting the Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) feature. Okta warns of credential stuffing attacks targeting its Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) feature since April. A credential stuffing attack is a type of cyber attack where hackers use large sets of username and password combinations, typically obtained from previous data breaches, phishing campaigns, or info-stealer infections, to gain unauthorized access to user account
The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new malicious Python package that has been discovered in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository to facilitate cryptocurrency theft as part of a broader campaign. The package in question is pytoileur, which has been downloaded 316 times as of writing.
Security Boulevard
MAY 29, 2024
Another day, another PyPI malware package. But this one has a new way to (try to) sneak into your computer. The post Malicious PyPI Package ‘Pytoileur’ Targets Windows and Leverages Stack Overflow for Distribution appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has sentenced a 31-year-old to 10 years in prison for laundering more than $4.5 million through business email compromise (BEC) schemes and romance scams. Malachi Mullings, 31, of Sandy Springs, Georgia pleaded guilty to the money laundering offenses in January 2023.
Malwarebytes
MAY 29, 2024
On iOS and iPadOS, location services are typically turned on when you first set up your device. However, there may be reasons why you don’t want your device to be located, perhaps because you don’t want to be found but need to keep the device with you. There are a few options to hide your location from prying eyes. Please note: I will only mention iOS from here on, but the instructions are almost the same for iPadOS.
The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
A never-before-seen North Korean threat actor codenamed Moonstone Sleet has been attributed as behind cyber attacks targeting individuals and organizations in the software and information technology, education, and defense industrial base sectors with ransomware and bespoke malware previously associated with the infamous Lazarus Group.
Security Boulevard
MAY 29, 2024
The funding cutbacks announced in February have continued to hobble NIST’s ability to keep the government’s National Vulnerabilities Database (NVD) up to date, with one cybersecurity company finding that more than 93% of the flaws added have not been analyzed or enhanced, a problem that will make organizations less safe. “With the recent slowdown of.
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The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
Check Point is warning of a zero-day vulnerability in its Network Security gateway products that threat actors have exploited in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2024-24919, the issue impacts CloudGuard Network, Quantum Maestro, Quantum Scalable Chassis, Quantum Security Gateways, and Quantum Spark appliances.
Security Boulevard
MAY 29, 2024
Ticket to Hide: A threat group hacked 1.3 terabytes of Ticketmaster customer data, including payment information. It’s threatening to release the personal data unless a ransom is paid. The post Ticketmaster Hacked, Personal Data of 560 Million Customers Leaked, ShinyHunters Claim appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
A recent study by Wing Security found that 63% of businesses may have former employees with access to organizational data, and that automating SaaS Security can help mitigate offboarding risks. Employee offboarding is typically seen as a routine administrative task, but it can pose substantial security risks, if not handled correctly.
Malwarebytes
MAY 29, 2024
Notorious data leak site BreachForums appears to be back online after it was seized by law enforcement a few weeks ago. At least one of BreachForums domains and its dark web site are live again. However, questions have been raised over whether it is a genuine attempt to revive the forums once again or set up as a lure by law enforcement to entrap more data dealers and cybercriminals.
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.
The Hacker News
MAY 29, 2024
Brazilian banking institutions are the target of a new campaign that distributes a custom variant of the Windows-based AllaKore remote access trojan (RAT) called AllaSenha.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 29, 2024
Cybercriminals are abusing Stack Overflow in an interesting approach to spreading malware—answering users' questions by promoting a malicious PyPi package that installs Windows information-stealing malware. [.
SecureWorld News
MAY 29, 2024
In the SecureWorld Spotlight Series, we learn about the speakers and Advisory Council members that make our events a success. In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. Dr. Fred Kwong is VP and CISO at DeVry University and is based in Chicago, IL.
We Live Security
MAY 29, 2024
What is the state of artificial intelligence in 2024 and how can AI level up your cybersecurity game? These hot topics and pressing questions surrounding AI were front and center at the annual conference.
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WIRED Threat Level
MAY 29, 2024
The US says a Chinese national operated the “911 S5” botnet, which included computers worldwide and was used to file hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Covid claims and distribute CSAM, among other crimes.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 29, 2024
Microsoft has released the optional KB5037849 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with nine fixes or changes. [.
SecureWorld News
MAY 29, 2024
The manufacturing sector faces an increasingly daunting cyber threat landscape that puts production operations, intellectual property, and entire supply chains at risk. In a white paper released this month, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has issued a call to action for industrial companies to foster a pervasive culture of cyber resilience. Titled " Building a Culture of Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing ," the report provides a comprehensive framework for instilling cybersecurity priorities and
Malwarebytes
MAY 29, 2024
Android devices come with location services. Some apps need access to location services to function properly. However, there may be reasons why you don’t want your device to be located, often because you don’t want to be found and the device is always with you. Depending on who you are trying to hide your location from, there are several levels of hiding your location.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 29, 2024
Check Point has released hotfixes for a VPN zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks to gain remote access to firewalls and attempt to breach corporate networks. [.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 29, 2024
Whether due to resignation, layoff or firing, separating employees from the business is never a pleasant process nor is it always easy. Because many staff members have access to confidential data or company assets, it is critical to utilize a series of detailed and comprehensive steps to complete employee terminations and streamline the experience as.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 29, 2024
The U.S. Justice Department and international partners dismantled the 911 S5 proxy botnet and arrested 35-year-old Chinese national YunHe Wang, its administrator. [.
Penetration Testing
MAY 29, 2024
In a recent advisory, Check Point has alerted its users to an active campaign targeting Remote Access VPN devices. Threat actors are exploiting this vulnerability to breach enterprise networks, prompting an immediate response from... The post CVE-2024-24919: Active Exploitation of Check Point Remote Access VPN Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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