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BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected

Experts uncovered a botnet of 190,000 Android devices infected by BadBox bot, primarily Yandex smart TVs and Hisense smartphones. Bitsight researchers uncovered new BADBOX infrastructure, company’s telemetry shows that over 192,000 devices were infected with the BADBOX bot. The botnet includes…

EFF Tells Appeals Court To Keep Copyright’s Fair Use Rules Broad And Flexible

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> It’s critical that copyright be balanced with limitations that support users’ rights, and perhaps no limitation is more important than fair use. Critics, humorists, artists, and activists…

Novel Android NoviSpy Spyware Linked to Qualcomm Zero-Day Flaws

  Amnesty International researchers discovered an Android zero-day bug that was exploited to silently disseminate custom surveillance spyware targeting Serbian journalists. The probe has traced the technology to Cellebrite, an Israeli forensics vendor. In a technical report published earlier this…

Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography

In today’s interconnected world, the integrity of software has never been more critical. With the increasing reliance on open-source components and the complexities introduced by containerized applications, ensuring trust in software has become a cornerstone of modern security practices. I…

Salt Typhoon Hack: A Grave Threat to U.S. Telecommunications

  < p style=”text-align: justify;”> The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been implicated in one of the most severe breaches in U.S. telecommunications history. Sensitive information, including call logs, timestamps, phone numbers, and location data, was compromised across…

FBI Warns of Security Risks in RCS Messaging

  < p style=”text-align: justify;”>The FBI has issued a warning to Apple and Android device users regarding potential vulnerabilities in Rich Communication Services (RCS). While RCS was designed to replace traditional SMS with enhanced features, a critical security flaw has…

Navigating AI Risks: Best Practices for Compliance and Security

As we head into the new year, organizations face escalating governance, security, and regulatory compliance challenges, especially as AI adoption accelerates. To help businesses navigate these complexities and prepare for 2025, Henry Umney, Managing Director of GRC Strategy at Mitratech—a…

HackerOne Cybersecurity Platform Joins AWS Marketplace

HackerOne’s suite of cybersecurity tools, including bug bounty programs and vulnerability disclosure services, is now available through the AWS Marketplace, expanding options for organizations to strengthen their cloud security. The platform provides tools for penetration testing, AI-assisted threat assessments, and…

2025 Cybersecurity Predictions

Prediction 1: Robust supply chain security is not optional; it’s essential for safeguarding against software vulnerabilities. •In 2025, businesses need to safeguard themselves from security risks linked to software dependencies – that is, external applications or code they rely on.…

DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money

Author/Presenter: Michael Orlitzky Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The…

Sophos fixed critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product

Sophos fixed three Sophos Firewall flaws that could lead to SQL injection, privileged SSH access to devices, and remote code execution. Sophos has addressed three vulnerabilities, respectively tracked as CVE-2024-12727, CVE-2024-12728, and CVE-2024-12729, in its Sophos Firewall solution. The vulnerabilities…

Identity and access management tools and features for 2025

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Ninth Circuit Gets It: Interoperability Isn’t an Automatic First Step to Liability

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> A federal appeals court just gave software developers, and users, an early holiday present, holding that software updates aren’t necessarily “derivative,” for purposes of copyright law, just because…

What Payroll Documents Do You Need to Pay Employees?

Essential payroll documents like W-2s and time sheets ensure accurate employee payments. Learn what you need for compliance and efficiency. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: What Payroll Documents Do You Need to…

Our Santa wishlist: Stronger identity security for kids

The personal information of children is leaked by trusted institutions which can lead to identity fraud and identity theft This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Our Santa wishlist: Stronger identity security for kids

Tibbo AggreGate Network Manager

View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Tibbo Equipment: AggreGate Network Manager Vulnerability: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to…

Fortinet Releases Security Updates for FortiManager

Fortinet released a security update to address a vulnerability in FortiManager. A remote cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Fortinet Security Bulletin and…

DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network

Authors/Presenters: Silvia Puglisi, Roger Dingledine Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…

How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention

DDoS attacks are security threats that seek to cripple network resources such as applications, websites, servers, and routers, which can lead to heavy losses for victims. However, they can be prevented through implementation of security best practices and advanced preparation,…

Video: Brain Cipher Ransomware Hacks Deloitte

In this video, we explore Deloitte’s recent data breach, the data compromised, and what the company is doing to address the situation. The post Video: Brain Cipher Ransomware Hacks Deloitte appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed…

Is There a DDoS Attack Ceiling?

Today, it’s rare for a month to pass without reports of new distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Lately, geopolitical instability and hacktivist groups (e.g., Anonymous Sudan and NoName057(16)) have driven attacks, and these types of attacks… The post Is There a DDoS Attack Ceiling? appeared first…

Russia targets Ukraine sensitive data servers with Cyber Attacks

Russia appears to be tightening its grip on Ukraine through multiple means, simultaneously escalating military attacks and launching sophisticated cyber offensives. On the military front, Russian forces are deploying ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions, creating widespread destruction. However,…

How to Handle Secrets in Configuration Management Tools

Configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet offer various methods for handling secrets, each with inherent trade-offs. The article explores these approaches alongside modern OIDC-based solutions that enable short-lived authentication tokens for automated processes. The post How to Handle…

Bitcoin Security Concerns Amid Quantum Computing Advancements

  Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of Social Capital, has raised alarms over Bitcoin’s future security, cautioning that its SHA-256 encryption may become vulnerable within the next two to five years. Speaking on the All-In Podcast, he highlighted rapid advancements in quantum…

Major Enhancements to Akamai API Security, Q4 2024

The Akamai API Security updates 3.38, 3.39, and 3.40 include configurable blocking, the automatic creation of posture findings from runtime incidents, and more. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Major Enhancements to Akamai API Security,…

Getting to Know Katya Pikkarainen

Katya, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Minnesota, and I’m currently an Account Manager living in Minnesota, where I was born and raised. What led…

CISA: Use Signal or other secure communications app

In the wake of the widespread compromise of US telecom giants’ networks by Chinese hackers and the FBI advising Americans to use end-to-end encrypted communications, CISA is advising “highly targeted individuals” – senior government officials and politicians – to lock…

LockBit Admins Tease a New Ransomware Version

The LockBitSupp persona said LockBit 4.0 will be launched in February 2025 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: LockBit Admins Tease a New Ransomware Version

Threat Actors Selling Nunu Stealer On Hacker Forums

A new malware variant called Nunu Stealer is making headlines after being advertised on underground hacker forums and Telegram channels. Priced at $100 per month, this malicious tool is gaining attention for its extensive capabilities and potential to wreak havoc on individuals…

Black Duck Expands Leadership Team

Application security experts Black Duck have announced the appointment of Ishpreet Singh as chief information officer (CIO) and Bruce Jenkins as chief information security officer (CISO). These latest executive appointments follow last month’s announcement of Sean Forkan being named as chief…

Botnet of 190,000 BadBox-Infected Android Devices Discovered

Bitsight has discovered a BadBox botnet consisting of over 190,000 Android devices, mainly Yandex smart TVs and Hisense smartphones. The post Botnet of 190,000 BadBox-Infected Android Devices Discovered appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…

Christmas “Gift” Delivered Through SSH, (Fri, Dec 20th)

Christmas is at our doors and Attackers use the holiday season to deliver always more and more gifts into our mailboxes&&#x23;x26;&#x23;x21; I found this interesting file this morning: “christmas&&#x23;x26;&#x23;x5f;slab.pdf.lnk”&&#x23;x26;&#x23;x5b;1&&#x23;x26;&#x23;x5d;. Link files (.lnk) are a classic way to execute something malicious…

Craig Wright Sentenced For Contempt Of Court

Suspended prison sentence for Craig Wright for “flagrant breach” of court order, after his false Bitcoin creator claims This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Craig Wright Sentenced For Contempt Of Court

BellaCPP: Discovering a new BellaCiao variant written in C++

While investigating an incident involving the BellaCiao .NET malware, Kaspersky researchers discovered a C++ version they dubbed “BellaCPP”. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: BellaCPP: Discovering a new BellaCiao variant written in C++

Webcams and DVRs Vulnerable to HiatusRAT, FBI Warns

The FBI has issued a warning about the Hiatus RAT malware targeting Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs, urging users isolate these devices from networks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Webcams and DVRs…

French Citizens – 28,445,106 breached accounts

In September 2024, over 90M rows of data on French Citizens was found left exposed in a publicly facing database. Compiled from various data breaches, the corpus contained 28M unique email addresses with the various source breaches each exposing different…

CISA Urges Encrypted Messaging After Salt Typhoon Hack

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommended users turn on phishing-resistant MFA and switch to Signal-like apps for messaging This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Urges Encrypted Messaging After Salt Typhoon Hack

Siemens UMC Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Remote Code Execution

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Siemens’ User Management Component (UMC), which could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw, designated CVE-2024-49775, is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Siemens has issued Security Advisory SSA-928984 and urges customers…