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Vulnerability Recap 4/1/24: Cisco, Fortinet & Windows Server Updates

eSecurity Planet

Vendors and researchers disclosed a wide range of vulnerabilities this week from common Cisco IOS, Fortinet, and Windows Server issues to more focused flaws affecting developers (PyPI), artificial intelligence (Ray, NVIDIA), and industrial controls (Rockwell Automation). Oglio tracks vulnerability CVE-2023-48022 , rated CVSS 9.8 (out

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Threat spotlight: Conti, the ransomware used in the HSE healthcare attack

Malwarebytes

Conti ransomware is created and distributed by a group the cybersecurity industry has named Wizard Spider, the same Russian cybercriminal group that created the infamous Ryuk ransomware. The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data.

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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

Apps are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other unwanted actions thanks to proactive defenses that prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. By constructing APIs thoughtfully, vulnerabilities are minimized, protecting against accidental data leaks.

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Leaked Chats Show LAPSUS$ Stole T-Mobile Source Code

Krebs on Security

But the leaked chats indicate this mercenary activity was of little interest to the tyrannical teenage leader of LAPSUS$, whose obsession with stealing and leaking proprietary computer source code from the world’s largest tech companies ultimately led to the group’s undoing.

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Is India's Aadhaar System Really "Hack-Proof"? Assessing a Publicly Observable Security Posture

Troy Hunt

It's also an era where this sort of information is constantly leaked to unauthorised parties; last year Equifax lost control of 145.5 Now, I don't want to enter the debate about whether Aadhaar should exist in the first place, that's a much more nuanced discussion. A little context first: the Aadhaar website runs over at uidai.gov.in

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LOCKING THE BACK DOOR (Pt. 4 of “Why Don’t You Go Dox Yourself?”)

Cisco Security

With passwords and MFA out of the way, let’s next look at connected apps or services that are tied to our priority accounts. Fortunately, mobile OSes have gotten much better at notifying users before installation on what information is shared, so you should be able to see which apps might be nosier than you’re comfortable with.

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Types of Cyber Security Threats in 2020 and How to Prevent Them

Spinone

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are another familiar type of attack that can prevent businesses from carrying out operations. These types of cyber attacks often result in damaging data leaks that result in a heavily damaged business reputation and potentially other consequences as a result of fines or legal implications.