Tech Republic Security
JUNE 18, 2024
The number of macOS vulnerabilities exploited in 2023 increased by more than 30%. Three of the other vulnerability trends in this report relate to Microsoft.
Penetration Testing
JUNE 18, 2024
Trellix, a prominent cybersecurity provider, has issued urgent patches for two critical vulnerabilities discovered in its Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). The flaws, tracked as CVE-2024-5671 and CVE-2024-5731, leave unprotected systems vulnerable to remote code... The post CVE-2024-5671 (CVSS 9.8) Exposes Trellix Intrusion Prevention System to Remote Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 18, 2024
In today’s dynamic threat environment, traditional security perimeters are proving to be increasingly vulnerable. Ray Fernandez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents an in-depth exploration of zero trust security that offers professionals a clear path to strengthening their security posture and compliance by providing a deep understanding of the concepts and principles, delving into its operational.
The Hacker News
JUNE 18, 2024
A controversial proposal put forth by the European Union to scan users' private messages for detection child sexual abuse material (CSAM) poses severe risks to end-to-end encryption (E2EE), warned Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation, which maintains the privacy-focused messaging service of the same name.
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Bleeping Computer
JUNE 18, 2024
VMware has issued a security advisory addressing critical vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, including remote code execution and local privilege escalation flaws. [.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 18, 2024
A global survey of more than 1,033 security and IT leaders published today finds nearly two-thirds (65%) lack confidence that their existing security tooling cannot effectively detect breaches. The post Survey Surfaces Lack of Confidence in Security Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security Boulevard
JUNE 18, 2024
Cybercriminals are not about to give up – this is how they make their living. So it’s up to cybersecurity professionals to stay vigilant and learn as much as they can about the forces they face. The post Are We Turning the Corner in the Fight Against Cybercrime? It’s Complicated. appeared first on Security Boulevard.
SecureList
JUNE 18, 2024
The processing power of computers keeps growing, helping users to solve increasingly complex problems faster. A side effect is that passwords that were impossible to guess just a few years ago can be cracked by hackers within mere seconds in 2024. For example, the RTX 4090 GPU is capable of guessing an eight-character password consisting of same-case English letters and digits, or 36 combinable characters, within just 17 seconds.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 18, 2024
AMD is investigating whether it suffered a cyberattack after a threat actor put allegedly stolen data up for sale on a hacking forum, claiming it contains AMD employee information, financial documents, and confidential information. [.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 18, 2024
Or junk it if EOL: Two nasty vulnerabilities need an update—pronto. The post ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP! appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Graham Cluley
JUNE 18, 2024
UK-based gym chain Total Fitness has been accused of sloppy security, following the discovery of an unsecured database containing the images of 470,000 members and staff - all accessible to anyone on the internet, no password required. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 18, 2024
The remote code execution vulnerabilities from last week’s recap continue, and Microsoft Patch Tuesday identifies plenty of issues to patch — but fortunately, most of them aren’t critical vulnerabilities. PHP’s Windows flaw is now being exploited by ransomware, almost immediately after researchers publicized the issue. Google also has an elevation of privilege vulnerability in its Pixel phones, among others; Android has published fixes for all the device issues.
Security Affairs
JUNE 18, 2024
Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and expensive forms of cybercrime. Initially, these attacks involved malicious software that encrypts a victim’s data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attackers. Today, this tactic has evolved, where ransomware operators in nearly every case first exfiltrate sensitive data and then threaten to publicly expose it if a ransom demand is not paid.
The Hacker News
JUNE 18, 2024
VMware has released updates to address critical flaws impacting Cloud Foundation, vCenter Server, and vSphere ESXi that could be exploited to achieve privilege escalation and remote code execution. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows - CVE-2024-37079 & CVE-2024-37080 (CVSS scores: 9.
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 18, 2024
Here are the best VPNs with free trials available today. They offer access to premium VPN features and let you test drive paid VPNs without purchasing a subscription.
The Hacker News
JUNE 18, 2024
Threat actors are luring unsuspecting users with free or pirated versions of commercial software to deliver a malware loader called Hijack Loader, which then deploys an information stealer known as Vidar Stealer. "Adversaries had managed to trick users into downloading password-protected archive files containing trojanized copies of a Cisco Webex Meetings App (ptService.
Cisco Security
JUNE 18, 2024
The Cisco Cyber Threat Trends report examines malicious domains for trends and patterns. See what the data tells us about the threat landscape. The Cisco Cyber Threat Trends report examines malicious domains for trends and patterns. See what the data tells us about the threat landscape.
The Hacker News
JUNE 18, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign that targets publicly exposed Docket API endpoints with the aim of delivering cryptocurrency miners and other payloads.
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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.
Penetration Testing
JUNE 18, 2024
Rapid7, a cybersecurity firm, has uncovered a recent malvertising campaign using fake software installers to distribute the Oyster backdoor, also known as Broomstick. This sophisticated malware targets users searching for popular downloads like Google... The post Malvertising Campaign Uses Fake Installers to Spread Oyster Backdoor appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 18, 2024
Sometimes you’ll see the term “overlays” used in articles about malware and you might wonder what they are. In this post we will try to explain what overlays—particularly on Android devices—are, and how cybercriminals deploy them. Most of the time, overlays are used to make people think they are visiting a legitimate website or using a trusted app while in reality they are not.
Cisco Security
JUNE 18, 2024
A new survey by Cisco and Enterprise Strategy Group reveals the true contours of cloud native application development and security A new survey by Cisco and Enterprise Strategy Group reveals the true contours of cloud native application development and security
Graham Cluley
JUNE 18, 2024
A US court has found a Nigerian national guilty of charges related to a US $1.5 million business email compromise (BEC) scam and could face the rest of his life in prison as a consequence. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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The Hacker News
JUNE 18, 2024
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has announced the extradition of two men from Malaysia for their alleged involvement in a mobile malware campaign targeting citizens in the country since June 2023.
Security Affairs
JUNE 18, 2024
VMware addressed vCenter Server vulnerabilities that can allow remote code execution or privilege escalation. VMware addressed multiple vCenter Server vulnerabilities that remote attackers can exploit to achieve remote code execution or privilege escalation. vCenter Server is a centralized management platform developed by VMware for managing virtualized environments.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 18, 2024
A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called ONNX Store is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts for employees at financial firms using QR codes in PDF attachments. [.
Security Affairs
JUNE 18, 2024
Meta announced it is postponing the training of its large language models using public content from adult Facebook and Instagram users in the EU. Meta announced it is delaying the training of its large language models (LLMs) using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram following the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) request. “The DPC welcomes the decision by Meta to pause its plans to train its large language model using public content shared by adults on Facebook a
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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.
The Hacker News
JUNE 18, 2024
Seventy percent of enterprises are prioritizing investment in SaaS security by establishing dedicated teams to secure SaaS applications, as part of a growing trend of maturity in this field of cybersecurity, according to a new survey released this month by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 18, 2024
A scathing report by Australia's Information Commissioner details how misconfigurations and missed alerts allowed a hacker to breach Medibank and steal data from over 9 million people. [.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 18, 2024
All isn’t fair in love and romance today, as 43% of people in a committed relationship said they have felt pressured by their own partners to share logins, passcodes, and/or locations. A worrying 7% admitted that this type of pressure has included the threat of breaking up or the threat of physical or emotional harm. These are latest findings from original research conducted by Malwarebytes to explore how romantic couples navigate shared digital access to one another’s devices, accounts, and loc
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 18, 2024
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 apps will mistakenly display an "How do you want to open this file?" dialog box when attempting to right-click on the program's icon and perform a registered task. [.
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