As organizations embrace generative AI, there are a host of benefits that they are expecting from these projects—from efficiency and productivity gains to improved speed of business to more innovation in products and services. However, one factor that forms a…
What Is Secure Access Service Edge?
There has been plenty of hype around secure access service edge. Some even say it is replacing legacy network and security architectures. Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, lays out what it is, how it fits within the security and…
Bumblebee Malware Loader Resurfaces Following Law Enforcement Takedown
New malicious campaign suggests the Bumblebee malware loader might be resurfacing following the May 2024 law enforcement takedown. The post Bumblebee Malware Loader Resurfaces Following Law Enforcement Takedown appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Malicious npm Packages Target Developers’ Ethereum Wallets with SSH Backdoor
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a number of suspicious packages published to the npm registry that are designed to harvest Ethereum private keys and gain remote access to the machine via the secure shell (SSH) protocol. The packages attempt to “gain…
Bumblebee and Latrodectus Malware Return with Sophisticated Phishing Strategies
Two malware families that suffered setbacks in the aftermath of a coordinated law enforcement operation called Endgame have resurfaced as part of new phishing campaigns. Bumblebee and Latrodectus, which are both malware loaders, are designed to steal personal data, along…
Meta to Fight Celeb-Bait Scams with Facial Recognition
Meta is testing facial recognition technology to tackle celeb-bait ad scams and enable the recovery of compromised accounts This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Meta to Fight Celeb-Bait Scams with Facial Recognition
Using gRPC and HTTP/2 for Cryptominer Deployment: An Unconventional Approach
In this blog entry, we discuss how malicious actors are exploiting Docker remote API servers via gRPC/h2c to deploy the cryptominer SRBMiner to facilitate their mining of XRP on Docker hosts. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research,…
The Past, Present, and Future of File Integrity Monitoring
Also known as change monitoring, File Integrity Monitoring ( FIM) solutions monitor and detect file changes that could indicate a cyberattack. They determine if and when files change, who changed them, and what can be done to restore files if…
Palo Alto Networks extends security into harsh industrial environments
The convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) and the digital transformation of OT have created new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in critical Industrial Automation and Control Systems. However, these advancements also broaden the potential attack surface, making it…
U.S. CISA adds ScienceLogic SL1 flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds ScienceLogic SL1 flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the ScienceLogic SL1 flaw CVE-2024-9537 (CVSS v4 score: 9.3) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.…
Palo Alto Networks Adds New Capabilities to OT Security Solution
Palo Alto Networks has added new remote access, virtual patching and firewall capabilities to its OT Security solution. The post Palo Alto Networks Adds New Capabilities to OT Security Solution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Ivanti Neurons for App Control strengthens endpoint security
Ivanti introduced Ivanti Neurons for App Control, which safeguards devices from unauthorized applications. In addition, Ivanti released new analytics in the Ivanti Neurons platform and new features for Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management to enhance security and ensure compliance. With…
Roundcube XSS flaw exploited to steal credentials, email (CVE-2024-37383)
Attackers have exploited an XSS vulnerability (CVE-2024-37383) in the Roundcube Webmail client to target a governmental organization of a CIS country, Positive Technologies (PT) analysts have discovered. The vulnerability was patched in May 2024, in Roundcube Webmail versions 1.5.7 and…
Pharma Giant Johnson & Johnson Discloses Data Breach
Johnson & Johnson has disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of thousands of people. The post Pharma Giant Johnson & Johnson Discloses Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Fastly DDoS Protection blocks malicious traffic
Fastly released Fastly DDoS Protection to provide automatic protection from Layer 7 and other application-level DDoS attacks. With a click of a button, organizations can enable Fastly DDoS Protection to automatically shield their applications and APIs against highly disruptive data…
Think Tanks Urge Action to Curb Misuse of Spyware and Hack-for-Hire
RUSI and Chatham House recommended global standards to combat commercial cyber tool abuse This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Think Tanks Urge Action to Curb Misuse of Spyware and Hack-for-Hire
FBI & CISA Warns of Tactics Used by Hackers Targeting 2024 U.S. General Election
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint public service announcement (PSA) warning of sophisticated tactics foreign actors are employing to spread disinformation ahead of the 2024 U.S. general election.…
VMware failed to fully address vCenter Server RCE flaw CVE-2024-38812
VMware addressed a remote code execution flaw, demonstrated in a Chinese hacking contest, for the second time in two months. VMware failed to fully address a remote code execution flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-38812 (CVSS score: 9.8), in its vCenter Server…
AI-Powered Attacks Flood Retail Websites
AI tools are being used to launch over half a million cyber-attacks daily on retailers, according to a new report This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: AI-Powered Attacks Flood Retail Websites
VMware Releases vCenter Server Update to Fix Critical RCE Vulnerability
VMware has released software updates to address an already patched security flaw in vCenter Server that could pave the way for remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38812 (CVSS score: 9.8), concerns a case of heap-overflow vulnerability in the…
U.S. rule on selling sensitive data, Cisco data stolen, Nidec breach
Proposed rules ban U.S. companies from selling sensitive data Cisco data stolen by IntelBroker Nidec breach exposes 50,000+ documents Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, SpyCloud Did you know that infostealer malware can be a precursor to ransomware? Infostealers are a…
Cyber Attackers Set Their Sights on the Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry has emerged as the most targeted by cyber attacks, accounting for more than 25% of incidents across the top 10 sectors, with 45% of these involving malware. The industry’s appeal to malefactors has grown, largely due to…
OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024: Update Overview
75% of Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security Tests. Hackers are increasingly focusing on the mobile channel, making mobile apps a prime target for fraud and security breaches. With this growing threat, it’s essential for organizations and app developers to adopt…
Winnebago Public Schools Suffers Cyber Attack, Services Shut Down
Winnebago Public Schools (WPS) in Nebraska was the victim of a cyberattack on October 21, 2024, which caused significant disruptions to its operations. The school district has been scrambling to restore its systems and maintain essential services. Superintendent Kamau Turner…
Attackers Exploit Roundcube Webmail Vulnerability
Cybersecurity experts from Positive Technologies’ Security Expert Center (PT ESC) have uncovered an exploit targeting Roundcube Webmail, an open-source email client written in PHP. According to the researchers, Roundcube’s “extensive functionality and the convenient access it gives users to email accounts via a browser—without the…
Cyber Attackers Set Their Sights on Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry has emerged as the most targeted by cyber attacks, accounting for more than 25% of incidents across the top 10 sectors, with 45% of these involving malware. The industry’s appeal to malefactors has grown, largely due to…
Ransomware group demands $30k for not leaking Transak user data
A lesser-known ransomware group known as Stormous has recently issued a warning that it plans to release sensitive data belonging to approximately 57,000 customers of Transak, a cryptocurrency purchasing platform. The group claims that they have obtained sensitive information about…