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VMware Releases Advisory for VMware Tools Vulnerabilities

VMware released a security advisory addressing multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-34057, CVE-2023-34058) in VMware Tools. A cyber actor could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the VMware advisory VMSA-2023-0024 and…

Internet access in Gaza partially restored after blackout

After a weekend of almost complete internet blackout, connectivity in Gaza has been partially restored. On Friday, internet monitoring firms and experts reported that access to the internet had significantly degraded in the Palestinian enclave. The local internet service NetStream…

An Anchor in the Race

The theme for DistiNext 2023 was Growing Together. This theme ties perfectly into our theme for Americas Distribution, Going Hypersonic to Fuel Partner Success. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: An Anchor in the…

Budget Cuts at CISA Could Affect Enterprise Cybersecurity

Politicians are suggesting massive cuts to CISA’s budget, threatening its missions to secure federal networks and help critical infrastructure operators fend off cyberattacks. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Budget Cuts at CISA Could…

Lateral Movement: Abuse the Power of DCOM Excel Application

In this post, we will talk about an interesting lateral movement technique called ActivateMicrosoftApp() method within the distributed component object model (DCOM) Excel application. This technique is built upon Matt Nelson’s initial research on “Lateral Movement using Excel.Application and DCOM”. What…

Vulnerability Summary for the Week of October 23, 2023

  High Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor — Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info projectworlds_pvt._limited — online_art_gallery   Online Art Gallery v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The ‘fnm’ parameter of the header.php resource does not…

UAE Cyber Council Warns of Google Chrome Vulnerability

The country has issued a recommendation to update after a high-risk vulnerability was disclosed last week in the browser. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: UAE Cyber Council Warns of Google Chrome Vulnerability

Boeing Breached by Ransomware, LockBit Gang Claims

LockBit gives Boeing a Nov. 2 deadline to pay the ransom, or have its sensitive documents leaked to the public, but it hasn’t given evidence of the compromise. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article:…

Cryptojackers steal AWS credentials from GitHub in 5 minutes

Researchers just scratching surface of their understanding of campaign dating back to 2020 Security researchers have uncovered a multi-year cryptojacking campaign they claim autonomously clones GitHub repositories and steals their exposed AWS credentials.… This article has been indexed from The…

Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky on Government Phones

The Chief Information Officer of Canada determined that WeChat and Kaspersky applications present an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security. The post Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky on Government Phones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…

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Boeing Evaluates Cyber Group’s Data Dump Threat

  Boeing Co announced on Friday that it is currently evaluating a claim made by the Lockbit cybercrime group, which asserts that it has obtained a significant volume of sensitive data from the aerospace giant. The group has threatened to…

Evolving Cyber Dynamics Amidst the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Highlights: Pro-Palestinian cyber activists have broadened their scope beyond Israel, targeting countries perceived as Israeli allies in the war against Hamas. The cyber operations mainly serve as informational and retaliatory tactics, with limited reported damage. Target selection is influenced by…

Accelerating FedRAMP ATOs: OMB Memo

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a Draft Memorandum for Modernizing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) on Friday, Oct 27, 2023. FedRAMP was codified in 2022 when Congress passed the FedRAMP Authorization Act (“Act”).  The…

How to Get HITRUST Certified—and Why

What is the HITRUST Certification? In 2007, a group of healthcare organizations, technology companies, and government agencies—including the American Hospital Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), McKesson Corporation, and Microsoft—got together to…

The Risk of RBAC Vulnerabilities – A Prevention Guide

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a security paradigm focused on assigning system access to users based on their organizational role. It’s a sophisticated approach of ensuring that only the right people can access the right information at the right time.…

Virtual credit card fraud: An old scam reinvented

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, as banks continue to broaden their range of services and embrace innovative technologies, they find themselves at the forefront of a dual-edged sword. While these advancements promise greater convenience and accessibility for customers, they…

Pro-Hamas Hacktivists Targeting Israeli Entities with Wiper Malware

A pro-Hamas hacktivist group has been observed using a new Linux-based wiper malware dubbed BiBi-Linux Wiper, targeting Israeli entities amidst the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war. “This malware is an x64 ELF executable, lacking obfuscation or protective measures,” Security Joes said in a new report…

F5 fixes critical BIG-IP vulnerability, PoC is public (CVE-2023-46747)

F5 Networks has released hotfixes for three vulnerabilities affecting its BIG-IP multi-purpose networking devices/modules, including a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747) that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). About CVE-2023-46747 Discovered and reported by Thomas Hendrickson and Michael…

Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure AI

The order is designed to help ensure Ai systems are safe, secure and trustworthy This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure AI

Google App turns into malware for many on Smart Phones

The Google app and its synchronized applications, including Maps and Gmail, offer a world of possibilities to users. However, a peculiar situation has arisen, with certain smartphones identifying the Google app as potential malware and warning users against its usage.…

Nonprofit Plans To Lease 24,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs For AI

Nonprofit Voltage Park, backed by crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb, plans to lease Nvidia GPUs to ease shortage of AI training resources This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nonprofit Plans To Lease 24,000 Nvidia H100…

Apple Improves iMessage Security With Contact Key Verification

New capability detects attacks on iMessage servers and allows users to verify a conversation partner’s identity. The post Apple Improves iMessage Security With Contact Key Verification appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen large amounts of data from aerospace giant Boeing. The post Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…

CISA Unveils Logging Tool to Aid Resource-Scarce Organizations

  The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced a security tool named “Logging Made Easy” with the aim of assisting organizations, particularly those with limited resources, in safeguarding their Windows-based devices and sensitive information. This tool, provided…

F5 fixes critical BIG-IP vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747)

F5 Networks has released hotfixes for three vulnerabilities affecting its BIG-IP multi-purpose networking devices/modules, including a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747) that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). About CVE-2023-46747 Discovered and reported by Thomas Hendrickson and Michael…

Critical PHPFox RCE Vulnerability Risked Social Networks

Heads up, phpFox users! A critical remote code execution vulnerability existed in the phpFox service… Critical PHPFox RCE Vulnerability Risked Social Networks on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has been…

Ransomware Roundup – Knight

The Knight ransomware, a successor to the Cyclops ransomware, has been active since August 2023 and employs double-extortion tactics to extort money from victims. Learn more.        This article has been indexed from Fortinet Threat Research Blog Read the original…

Securely Migrating to AWS with Check Point

The cloud has emerged as the primary infrastructure backbone for most enterprises, providing a scalable, flexible, reliable, and customizable platform for the delivery of mission-critical applications. As a result, it has become the leading foundation of server architecture for both…

Immuta Discover identifies and classifies sensitive data

Immuta released Immuta Discover, a new product for automated tagging and classification on cloud data platforms. Immuta Discover enables data teams to establish and maintain highly accurate metadata for the primary purpose of data access control, monitoring and regulatory compliance.…

Xiaomi Prepares Unified OS As Huawei Cuts Off Android

Xiaomi’s HyperOS brings together smartphones and connected devices, while Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next removes Android support This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xiaomi Prepares Unified OS As Huawei Cuts Off Android

What the Boardroom Is Missing: CISOs

From communicating why security should be a priority to advocating for accountability and greater focus on protecting data in the cloud, CISOs can make the case for keeping people and sensitive data secure. This article has been indexed from Dark…

Hackers Earn Over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023

Hackers have demonstrated 58 zero-days and earned more than $1 million in rewards at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023. The post Hackers Earn Over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Privacy in the Age of AI: Strategies for Protecting Your Data

Artificial intelligence is no longer just the stuff of science fiction; generative AI tools are seeing massive adoption rates. Unsurprisingly, the marketing and advertising industry has embraced AI-driven tools with the most enthusiasm. According to the latest data from January…

F-Secure Eyes $9.5M in Cost Savings With Layoffs

F-Secure has recently implemented organizational changes in order to pursue strategic growth initiatives and meet its financial targets. These changes likely involve adjustments to the company’s structure, processes, and resources to ensure they are better aligned with their goals and…

New Webinar: 5 Must-Know Trends Impacting AppSec

Modern web app development relies on cloud infrastructure and containerization. These technologies scale on demand, handling millions of daily file transfers – it’s almost impossible to imagine a world without them. However, they also introduce multiple attack vectors that exploit…

Britain To Push Ahead With Rules For Cryptoassets

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Identity Theft: The Silent Threat for Executives

Identity theft isn’t a new phenomenon, but its rise in the executive world can no longer be ignored. As a CISO, you understand the importance of safeguarding not only your organization’s data but also the personal information of your top-level…

Hackers Abusing OAuth Token to Take Over Millions of Accounts

A new OAuth vulnerability has been discovered in three of the major extensions such as Grammarly, Vidio, and Bukalapak. These applications use the OAuth protocol for their authentication, which is vulnerable to an authentication token-stealing attack. OAuth is an authentication…

The myth of the long-tail vulnerability

A long tail distribution of exploit attempts sounds reasonable. But is this how exploitation attempts really play out? Do attackers abandon exploits after a certain stage? This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: The myth…

HackerOne awarded over $300 million bug hunters

HackerOne announced that it has awarded over $300 million bug hunters as part of its bug bounty programs since the launch of its platform. HackerOne announced that it has surpassed $300 million in total all-time rewards on the HackerOne platform.…

ServiceNow Data Exposure: A Wake-Up Call for Companies

Earlier this week, ServiceNow announced on its support site that misconfigurations within the platform could result in “unintended access” to sensitive data. For organizations that use ServiceNow, this security exposure is a critical concern that could have resulted in major data leakage…

NetSupport Intrusion Results in Domain Compromise

NetSupport Manager is one of the oldest third-party remote access tools still currently on the market with over 33 years of history. This is the first time we will report … Read More The post NetSupport Intrusion Results in Domain…