September’s Patch Tuesday fix-list features scores of CVEs including four zero-day vulnerabilities This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Fixes Four Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Python Libraries Used for Malicious Purposes, (Wed, Sep 11th)
Since I'm interested in malicious Python scripts, I found multiple samples that rely on existing libraries. The most-known repository is probably pypi.org[1] that reports, as of today, 567,478 projects! Malware developers are like regular developers: They don't want to reinvent…
Adobe Security Update, Multiple Vulnerabilities Patched
Adobe has issued a crucial security update for its Acrobat and Reader software on Windows and macOS platforms. This update, identified as APSB24-70, addresses multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The update was…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed four actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed 79 flaws, including four actively exploited zero-day flaws. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed 79 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components; Office and Office Components; Azure; Dynamics Business…
German Cyber Agency Investigating APT28 Phishing Campaign
The German cyber agency is investigating a phishing campaign linked to Russian state hackers APT28, who mimicked a well-known think tank’s website. The hackers created a fake domain resembling the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. This article has been…
1.7 million credit card records leaked by payment gateway. Cyber Security Today for Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Microsoft Office 2024, Data Breach, CrowdStrike Fallout, & Ford’s Privacy Concerns In this episode of Cybersecurity Today with your host Jim Love, we discuss Microsoft’s decision to disable ActiveX controls by default in Office 2024 to enhance security,…
Ransomware attacks on financial firms in USA increased in 2024
Ransomware attacks are increasingly affecting organizations worldwide, with no country or sector remaining completely shielded. According to a recent study by Trustwave SpiderLabs, businesses in the United States were particularly targeted by ransomware in 2024, with a notable concentration of…
How to Curtail Cyber Risks in Complex Cloud Environments
As organizations increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity of managing cyber risks grows exponentially. Cloud computing offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, but it also introduces new security challenges. To effectively curtail cyber risks in complex cloud environments, organizations need…
Behind the Power of the Cloud
It takes up to 7,500 liters of water to manufacture a single pair of jeans. All the work required to soften denim to a texture that consumers will buy, as well as the addition of sandblasting to distress them to…
Unveiling Hidden APIs and Securing Vulnerabilities in the Healthcare Sector
Healthcare is no longer just about treating the sick; it’s about safeguarding their most personal information. Unfortunately, today, a slew of threats target this sector, including ransomware, phishing, API vulnerabilities, and the significant complexities of securing interconnected systems and supply…
RansomHub Serves Up LaZagne
New Attack Technique Using TDSSKiller and LaZagne Disables EDR The RansomHub ransomware group has debuted a novel attack strategy, using a combination of tools to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems and steal credentials. This is a change in…
India to train 5000 ‘Cyber Commandos’
Minister reckons dedicated cops necessary to protect digital transactions India has announced a plan to train a specialized wing of 5000 “Cyber Commandos” in the next five years, as part of its efforts to address cyber crime.… This article has…