Early signs emerge after Progress Software said there were no active attempts last week Security researchers have spotted what they believe to be a “possible mass exploitation” of vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s WS_FTP Server.… This article has been indexed from…
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Nearly 100,000 Industrial Control Systems Exposed to the Internet
A new report from Bitsight has highlighted how thousands of physical critical infrastructure organizations are vulnerable to cyber-attacks This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Nearly 100,000 Industrial Control Systems Exposed to the Internet
Making Sense of Today’s Payment Cybersecurity Landscape
PCI DSS v4.0 is the future of the payment card industry’s information security standard, but businesses must continue to look beyond this guidance and engage in proactive strategies of their own. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read…
Progress, the company behind MOVEit, patches new actively exploited security flaws
Progress Software, the company behind the recently hacked MOVEit file-transfer software, has released fixes for two more critical-rated vulnerabilities that are being exploited by attackers. In an advisory published last week, Progress warned of multiple vulnerabilities affecting its of its…
National Logistics Portal (NLP) data leak: seaports in India were left vulnerable to takeover by hackers
The National Logistics Portal (NLP), a newly launched platform to manage all port operations in India, left public access to sensitive data, posing the risk of a potential takeover by threat actors. On September 24th, researchers discovered that the NLP…
Strong Password Best Practices and MFA
Get an overview of password security, exploring what makes a strong password, the latest technologies for password management, and why robust passwords are vital in our digital lives. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Industry Trends Blog Read…
Boards are Finally Taking Cybersecurity Seriously
It’s time to ensure boards’ interest in cybersecurity goes beyond just conversation and into real action. The post Boards are Finally Taking Cybersecurity Seriously appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
Duality Technologies joins AWS Partner Network to provide secure data collaboration
Duality Technologies has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) and launched its secure data collaboration platform in AWS Marketplace. Duality Technologies underwent the comprehensive AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR) to certify the enterprise readiness of its platform.…
Critical zero-days in Exim revealed, only 3 have been fixed
Six zero-days in Exim, the most widely used mail transfer agent (MTA), have been revealed by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) last Wednesday. Due to what seems to be insufficient information and poor communication, fixes for only three of…
EU Says No Formal Investigation Into AI Chips After Nvidia Raid
European Commission says no formal probe as yet into AI chip sector, following raid of Nvidia’s offices by French competition authority This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Says No Formal Investigation Into AI…
UK Royal Family Website Hit by DDoS Attack from KillNet
By Waqas The DDoS attack took place around 10 a.m. local time. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UK Royal Family Website Hit by DDoS Attack from KillNet This article has been indexed from Hackread –…
Strategies for Integrating Pay-Per-Minute Chat Software in Customer Service
By Owais Sultan Enhancing customer interaction is paramount for any business. Integrating pay-per-minute chat software can revitalize your customer service, providing… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Strategies for Integrating Pay-Per-Minute Chat Software in Customer Service…
Logic Flaws Let Attackers Bypass Cloudflare’s Firewall and DDoS Protection
The effectiveness of Cloudflare’s Firewall and DDoS prevention has been proven to be compromised by an attack technique that takes the use of logical vulnerabilities in cross-tenant security policies. This finding has sparked worries about possible vulnerabilities that could damage the…
Promoting Safety Across Your Digital Supply Chain
No organisation is an island. Last month’s attack on payroll software Zellis, reminds us how the effects of one breach can very quickly cascade across the business network to third […] The post Promoting Safety Across Your Digital Supply Chain…
NIST supply chain security guidance for CI/CD environments: What you need to know
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s new proposed guidelines for integrating software supply chain security into CI/CD pipelines have arrived at an opportune time for security teams, with attacks on the software supply chain increasing in volume and sophistication.…
Survey Sees More Cyberattacks Targeting APIs
Despite increased vigilance, most organizations suffered an API security incident in the last 12 months. The post Survey Sees More Cyberattacks Targeting APIs appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…
SymphonyAI accelerates financial crime investigations with generative AI technology
SymphonyAI announced the Sensa Investigation Hub, a generative AI-enabled investigation and case management platform that propels financial institutions into the future of financial crime management. The Sensa Investigation Hub uses predictive and generative AI technology with unparalleled global domain risk…
Silent Skimmer: A Year-Long Web Skimming Campaign Targeting Online Payment Businesses
A financially motivated campaign has been targeting online payment businesses in the Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America with web skimmers for more than a year. The BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team is tracking the activity under the name Silent…
LUCR-3: Scattered Spider Getting SaaS-y in the Cloud
LUCR-3 overlaps with groups such as Scattered Spider, Oktapus, UNC3944, and STORM-0875 and is a financially motivated attacker that leverages the Identity Provider (IDP) as initial access into an environment with the goal of stealing Intellectual Property (IP) for extortion.…
APIs: Unveiling the Silent Killer of Cyber Security Risk Across Industries
Introduction In today’s interconnected digital ecosystem, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in enabling seamless communication and data exchange between various software applications and systems. APIs act as bridges, facilitating the sharing of information and functionalities. However, as…
Another Chrome Zero-Day Under Attack Received A Fix
Heads up, Chrome users! Google has just released a major security update for its Chrome… Another Chrome Zero-Day Under Attack Received A Fix on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has…
APT34 Employs Weaponized Word Documents to Deploy New Malware Strain
APT34 is a secretive cyberespionage group specializing in Middle East targets, known for gathering sensitive intelligence via spear phishing and advanced infiltration methods. The sophistication and comprehensive resources of the APT34 group pose a major regional and global cybersecurity threat. …
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Celebrates 20 Years
This year’s cybersecurity awareness month theme is Secure Our World This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Celebrates 20 Years
India’s national logistics portal exposed sensitive personal data, trade records
India’s state-owned logistics portal has fixed misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that exposed sensitive personal data and various state and private trade records. Called the National Logistics Portal-Marine, the website made the sensitive and private data public due to misconfigured Amazon S3…
LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: tayloredservices[.]com
NOTE: No files or stolen information are [exfiltrated/downloaded/taken/hosted/seen/reposted/disclosed] by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: tayloredservices[.]com
LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: fcps1[.]org
NOTE: No files or stolen information are [exfiltrated/downloaded/taken/hosted/seen/reposted/disclosed] by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: fcps1[.]org
LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: erga[.]com
NOTE: No files or stolen information are [exfiltrated/downloaded/taken/hosted/seen/reposted/disclosed] by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: erga[.]com
LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: ckgroup[.]com[.]tw
NOTE: No files or stolen information are [exfiltrated/downloaded/taken/hosted/seen/reposted/disclosed] by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: ckgroup[.]com[.]tw
LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: thermae[.]nl
NOTE: No files or stolen information are [exfiltrated/downloaded/taken/hosted/seen/reposted/disclosed] by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Victim: thermae[.]nl
Cyber Security Today, Oct. 2, 2023 – How to create a cybersecurity awareness program
For October Cyber Security Awareness Month this episode offers tips on how to build an effective awarene This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, Oct. 2, 2023 – How to create…
McAfee’s AI technology strengthens privacy and identity protections for users
McAfee announced new AI protections and enhanced privacy and identity features as part of its latest product lineup. As McAfee continues to move beyond protecting individual devices to protecting people, McAfee’s newest portfolio of products includes innovative protection features, such…
Critical vulnerability in WS_FTP Server exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-40044)
Progress Software, the company behind the recently hacked MOVEit file-sharing tool, has recently fixed two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-40044, CVE-2023-42657) in WS_FTP Server, another popular secure file transfer solution. Proof-of-concept code for CVE-2023-40044 has been available since Friday, and Rapid7 researchers…
Top Chinese EV Makers See Strong September Sales
EV start-ups Li Auto, Nio and Xpeng all see strong sales in September as price war, new models, expanded charging network re-ignite demand This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Top Chinese EV Makers See…
Dutch Competition Regulator Rejects Apple Fine Objections
Dutch competition regulator ACM rejects Apple’s objections to 50 milion euros in fines over App Store payment policies This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Dutch Competition Regulator Rejects Apple Fine Objections
Malicious HDMI Cables Steals Photos, Videos, and Location Data
John Bumstead, who works for a company called 404Media that fixes and sells used electronics, found an iPhone-to-HDMI adapter that seemed normal at first. However, the app that came with it was tricky because it asked users to scan a…
Budworm APT Attacking Telecoms Org With New Custom Tools
APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) actors are evolving at a rapid pace, continually enhancing their toolsets and tactics. They adapt quickly to security measures, leveraging advanced techniques, such as zero-day exploits, to remain undetected. Their ability to innovate and collaborate in…
Unlocking Data Insights and Architecture
This is an article from DZone’s 2023 Data Pipelines Trend Report. For more: Read the Report Data management is an ever-changing landscape, but throughout its history, a few use cases have driven most of the value and hence the majority…
AWS stirs the MadPot – busting bot baddies and eastern espionage since 2010
Security exec Mark Ryland spills the tea on hush-hush threat intel tool Interview AWS has unveiled MadPot, its previously secret threat-intelligence tool that one of the cloud giant’s security execs tells us has thwarted Chinese and Russian spies – and…
Cigna Agrees $172m Payment to Settle Fraud Allegations
Insurer accused of inflating Medicare claims This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Cigna Agrees $172m Payment to Settle Fraud Allegations
Navigating the Nuances of the Asia-Pacific PDPA
Fundamental obligations of the Asia-Pacific Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) for cybersecurity teams In the information age, the significance of data cannot be overstated, and cybersecurity legislation and standards govern its usage around the globe. Data fuels innovations, steers decisions,…
ICS Environments and Patch Management: What to Do If You Can’t Patch
The evolution of the cyber threat landscape highlights the need for organizations to strengthen their ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate cyber risks before they evolve into security incidents. Known unpatched vulnerabilities are often exploited by criminals to penetrate Industrial…
US, UK, and Democratic Nations Unite to Combat Cyber-Threats to Civil Society
Joint meeting brings together eight like-minded countries This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: US, UK, and Democratic Nations Unite to Combat Cyber-Threats to Civil Society
Royal Family Website Downed by DDoS Attack
Russian Killnet group suspected This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Royal Family Website Downed by DDoS Attack
How to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
We wrote here https://www.sorinmustaca.com/how-to-nis2-eu-directive/ that the 3rd step in implementing the requirements of the directive is to establish a cybersecurity framework. If you haven’t read what a cybersecurity framework means, then you should read article: https://www.sorinmustaca.com/demystifying-cybersecurity-terms-policy-standard-procedure-controls-framework/ . An ISMS is…
Threat Hunting with MITRE ATT&CK
Cybercriminal tactics continue to grow in number and advance in ability; in response, many organisations have seen the need to reach a security posture where their teams can proactively combat threats. Threat hunting plays a pivotal role in modern…
Everest News Pro Theme for WordPress cross-site scripting | CVE-2023-41235
NAME__________Everest News Pro Theme for WordPress cross-site scripting Platforms Affected:WordPress Everest News Pro Theme Plugin… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: Everest News Pro Theme for WordPress cross-site scripting | CVE-2023-41235
PrestaShop security bypass | CVE-2023-43664
NAME__________PrestaShop security bypass Platforms Affected:PrestaShop PrestaShop 8.1.1 Risk Level:4.3 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Bypass Security DESCRIPTION__________ PrestaShop could… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: PrestaShop security bypass | CVE-2023-43664
JumpServer information disclosure | CVE-2023-43652
NAME__________JumpServer information disclosure Platforms Affected:JumpServer JumpServer 2.28.19 JumpServer JumpServer 3.7.0 Risk Level:6.5 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Obtain Information… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: JumpServer information disclosure | CVE-2023-43652
Zephyr buffer overflow | CVE-2023-5184
NAME__________Zephyr buffer overflow Platforms Affected:Zephyr Project Zephyr 3.4.0 Risk Level:7 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Gain Access DESCRIPTION__________ Zephyr… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: Zephyr buffer overflow | CVE-2023-5184
Zod denial of service | CVE-2023-4316
NAME__________Zod denial of service Platforms Affected:Zod Zod 3.22.2 Risk Level:7.5 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Denial of Service DESCRIPTION__________… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: Zod denial of service | CVE-2023-4316
What Does Zero Trust Mean in Data Security?
Almost every heist movie has a sequence where elaborate plans are created to get the plotters past the heavily guarded perimeter of their target facility. Then, once they’re inside, they drop their disguises and walk around like they own the…
CJIS Security Awareness Training Cheat Sheet
Who’s the last organization you’d expect to be a cyberattack victim? If you answered law enforcement, you’d be correct—but the problem is, it’s happening right now. Police and law enforcement agencies are under cyber assault, and these developments put sensitive…
Playing Dress-Up? How to Train to Spot Websites in Disguise
With Halloween approaching, many are ready for ghosts and costumes. But online, the real threat is from websites masquerading as authentic—but aiming to deceive. Spoofed websites are insidious duplicates of genuine sites, aiming to trick users into sharing sensitive data…
DDoS Attacks and Its Preventive Measures Organizations Should Adopt
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, now in the billions, coupled with the advancements in network infrastructure and the swift deployment of 5G, necessitates heightened agility from network operators and IT managers in pinpointing and rectifying security flaws. …
Most dual ransomware attacks occur within 48 hours
Since July 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has noticed a new trend: dual ransomware attacks on the same victim, occurring in close proximity of one another. Dual ransomware attacks Dual ransomware attacks are when against the same victim…
OpenRefine’s Zip Slip Vulnerability Could Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code
A high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in the open-source OpenRefine data cleanup and transformation tool that could result in arbitrary code execution on affected systems. Tracked as CVE-2023-37476 (CVSS score: 7.8), the vulnerability is a Zip Slip vulnerability that could have…
Questions to Ask Before Committing to a DLP Solution
Vina Nguyen You’ve watched all the demos and taken all the calls. You’re narrowed down… Questions to Ask Before Committing to a DLP Solution on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article…
Critical Security Flaw Found In JetBrains TeamCity
Researchers caught a serious security flaw in JetBrains TeamCity software that could allow unauthenticated code… Critical Security Flaw Found In JetBrains TeamCity on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has been…
Tim Cook Says Apple Hiring AI Staff In UK
On visit to UK Apple chief executive Tim Cook says Apple hiring AI staff as firm touts new Battersea headquarters and Cambridge research base This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tim Cook Says Apple…
Chinese Hackers Stole 60,000 US State Department Emails
US State Department acknowledges Microsoft hack linked to China earlier this year resulted in theft of about 60,000 emails from 10 accounts This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Stole 60,000 US State…
Function’s Anatomy and Beyond
Writing clean, understandable, easy-to-support, and maintain code is hard and requires many years of experience. At least we’re used to thinking this way. What if there is a way to write such a code consciously and without spending years and…
Linux distros need to take more responsibility for security
Open source is everywhere; a Synopsys study found that 96% of all software code bases analyzed included open source software. That’s the good news. Ironically, it’s also the bad news, as the very pervasiveness of open source introduces risk. Decades ago, proprietary…
TechRepublic Premium Editorial Calendar: Policies, Checklists, Hiring Kits and Research for Download
TechRepublic Premium content helps you solve your toughest IT issues and jump-start your career or next project. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: TechRepublic Premium Editorial Calendar: Policies, Checklists, Hiring Kits and Research…
This Complete Ethical Hacking Bundle is Less Than $50
Get a comprehensive, potentially lucrative ethical hacking education with 18 courses on today’s top tools and tech. This bundle is just $45.99 now. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: This Complete Ethical Hacking…
Horse Isle – 27,786 breached accounts
In June 2020 then again in September that same year, Horse Isle "The Secrent Land of Horses" suffered a data breach. The incident exposed 28k unique email addresses along with names, usernames, IP addresses, genders, purchases and plain text passwords.…
Lazarus impersonated Meta recruiter to breach Spanish aerospace firm
Operators of the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT obtained initial access to the network of an aerospace company in Spain last year after a successful spearphishing campaign, by masquerading as a recruiter for Meta — the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and…
Backend For Frontend (BFF) Pattern
What is BFF? The Backend for Frontend (BFF) design pattern involves creating a backend service layer specifically tailored to the requirements of a particular frontend application or a set of closely related frontends. While traditionally this approach has been contrasted…
Fighting AI Cybercrime with AI Security
On August 10th, the Pentagon introduced ” Task Force Lima ,” a dedicated team working to bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the core of the U.S. defense system. The goal is to use AI to improve business operations, healthcare, military…
Data Theft Overtakes Ransomware as Top Concern for IT Decision Makers
A recent survey conducted by Integrity 360 shows that data theft has overtaken ransomware as a top concern for some IT decision makers This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Data Theft Overtakes Ransomware as Top…
North Korea-linked Lazarus targeted a Spanish aerospace company
North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus impersonated Meta’s recruiters in an attack against a Spanish company in the Aerospace industry. ESET researchers linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group to a cyber attack targeting an unnamed Spanish aerospace firm. The cyberspies impersonated Meta’s…
Daily Vulnerability Trends: Mon Oct 02 2023
CVE NAME CVE Description CVE-2023-21554 Microsoft Message Queuing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2023-43261 No description… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: Daily Vulnerability Trends: Mon Oct 02 2023
8 Base Ransomware Victim: Praxis Arndt und Langer
NOTE: No files or stolen information are [exfiltrated/downloaded/taken/hosted/seen/reposted/disclosed] by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: 8 Base Ransomware Victim: Praxis Arndt und Langer
Cisco IOS Software Zero-day Exploited in Attacks
Cisco has issued fixes to address a vulnerability in the GET VPN feature of IOS and IOS XE software that has been exploited in attacks. A remote attacker who has administrative access to a group member or a key server…
The Silent Threat of APIs: What the New Data Reveals About Unknown Risk
The rapid growth of APIs creates a widening attack surface and increasing unknown cybersecurity risks. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: The Silent Threat of APIs: What the New Data Reveals About Unknown Risk
BunnyLoader: New Malware-as-a-Service Threat Emerges in the Cybercrime Underground
Cybersecurity experts have discovered yet another malware-as-a-service (MaaS) threat called BunnyLoader that’s being advertised for sale on the cybercrime underground. “BunnyLoader provides various functionalities such as downloading and executing a second-stage payload, stealing browser credentials and system information, and much more,” Zscaler…
Cyber Attack on Louisiana Vehicle Owners data and Royal Family Website crash by Russia
Louisiana vehicle owners’ data was leaked in a massive cyber-attack A massive cyber-attack has exposed the personal data of Louisiana vehicle owners, marking what appears to be the largest breach in the history of the U.S. automotive industry. According to…
Can Biometric Monitoring Improve the Cybersecurity Posture of Data Centers
Data Centers play a pivotal role in today’s digital landscape, serving as the backbone of information storage and processing for organizations worldwide. As the volume and sensitivity of data continue to grow, the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures within…
Ransomware attack on Johnson Controls may have exposed sensitive DHS data
Experts warn that the recent attack on building automation giant Johnson Controls may have exposed data of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily…
9 essential ransomware guides and checklists available for free
According to Fortinet, ransomware activity has intensified, registering an increase of 13 times compared to the beginning of 2023 in terms of all malware detections. The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service has primarily driven this surge in ransomware variations. According to a…
Zanubis Android Banking Trojan Poses as Peruvian Government App to Target Users
An emerging Android banking trojan called Zanubis is now masquerading as a Peruvian government app to trick unsuspecting users into installing the malware. “Zanubis’s main infection path is through impersonating legitimate Peruvian Android applications and then tricking the user into…
Securing GitHub Actions for a safer DevOps pipeline
GitHub Actions provides a platform for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), enabling your build, test, and deployment process automation. It allows you to establish workflows that build and test each pull request in your repository and deploy approved pull…
Amazon sends Mastercard, Google Play gift card order emails by mistake
10/1/23 update adds Amazon statement below. Amazon mistakenly sent out purchase confirmation emails for Hotels.com,… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: Amazon sends Mastercard, Google Play gift card order emails by mistake
New Marvin attack revives 25-year-old decryption flaw in RSA
A flaw related to the PKCS #1 v1.5 padding in SSL servers discovered in 1998… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: New Marvin attack revives 25-year-old decryption flaw in RSA
Meet LostTrust ransomware — A likely rebrand of the MetaEncryptor gang
The LostTrust ransomware operation is believed to be a rebrand of MetaEncryptor, utilizing almost identical… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: Meet LostTrust ransomware — A likely rebrand of the MetaEncryptor gang
Protecting against FraudGPT, ChatGPT’s evil twin
FraudGPT is the evil counterpart to ChatGPT. Criminals use it to target businesses with phishing emails and scams with speed and accuracy like never before. The AI can be prompted to create the most realistic phishing emails, perfected down to…
Progress Software Warns of Critical Vulnerability in WS_FTP Server
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Progress’s WS_FTP, which include .NET deserialization, directory traversal, reflected cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, stored cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, and unauthenticated user enumeration vulnerability. These vulnerabilities’ severities range from 5.3 (Medium) to 10.0…
Hackers Inject Malicious Ads into GPT-4 Powered Bing Chat
In February 2023, Microsoft unveiled its revolutionary AI-assisted search engine, Bing Chat, driven by OpenAI’s cutting-edge GPT-4 technology. This announcement marked a notable event in the world of online search, sparking both curiosity and speculation about the potential shift in…
Global events fuel DDoS attack campaigns
Cybercriminals launched approximately 7.9 million DDoS attacks in 1H 2023, representing a 31% year-over-year increase, according to NETSCOUT. Global events like the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids have driven recent DDoS attack growth. Finland was targeted by pro-Russian hacktivists in…
Infosec products of the month: September 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Password, Armis, AlphaSOC, Baffle, Ciphertex Data Security, Cisco, ComplyCube, CTERA, CyberSaint, Dig Security, Fortinet, Ghost Security, Hornetsecurity, Immersive Labs, Kingston, Laiyer.ai, MixMode, NTT Security Holdings,…
Online fraud can cost you more than money
Online fraud is a pervasive and constantly evolving threat that affects individuals and organizations worldwide. Online fraudsters often leverage the anonymity and convenience of the internet to exploit vulnerabilities, manipulate victims, and conceal their true identities. Their fraudulent activities may…
Yes, Singapore immigration plans to scan your face instead of your passport
No, that does not mean you can leave it at home just yet Last week the internet was abuzz with talk that Singapore’s commercial Changi airport was no longer going to require passports for clearance at immigration. Although it is…
Now MOVEit maker Progress patches holes in WS_FTP
Plus: Johnson Controls hit by IT ‘incident’, Exim and Chrome security updates, and more Infosec in brief Progress Software, maker of the mass-exploited MOVEit document transfer tool, is back in the news with more must-apply security patches, this time for…
Mellon – OSDP Attack Tool
OSDP attack tool (and the Elvish word for friend) Attack #1: Encryption is Optional OSDP… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: Mellon – OSDP Attack Tool
Microsoft Defender Flags Tor Browser as Win32/Malgent!MTB Malware
By Waqas Win32/Malgent!MTB is a generic detection that Microsoft Defender uses to identify Trojans that are designed to perform a variety of malicious actions on a computer. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft Defender Flags…
Demystifying cybersecurity terms: Policy, Standard, Procedure, Controls, Framework
I am often asked what is the difference between Policy, Standard, Procedure in cybersecurity. Well, here it is: 1. Cybersecurity Standard A cybersecurity standard is a set of guidelines, criteria, or best practices that organizations follow to ensure that their…
Demystifying cybersecurity terms: Policy, Standard, Procedure, Controls
I am often asked what is the difference between Policy, Standard, Procedure in cybersecurity. Well, here it is: 1. Cybersecurity Standard: A cybersecurity standard is a set of guidelines, criteria, or best practices that organizations follow to ensure that their…
NIS2: 2.Designate a responsible person or team
We wrote here https://www.sorinmustaca.com/how-to-nis2-eu-directive/ that the second step in implementing NIS2 requirements is to designate a responsible person or team. Appointing an individual or a team responsible for overseeing the implementation of the NIS2 directive within your company is critical to…
DEF CON 31 – Andrew Brandt’s ‘War Stories – You’re Not George Clooney, And This Isn’t Oceans 11’
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…
Automation Giant Johnson Controls Hit by Ransomware Attack
A big cyber attack hit Johnson Controls International. It locked up a bunch of their computer stuff, including VMware ESXi servers. This caused problems for This has led to disruptions in operations for both the company and its affiliated…
Russian Court Jails Crypto Money Launderer for 12 Years
By Waqas A Russian crypto money launderer and drug trafficker has been sentenced to 11.5 years by the Ryazan region of Russia. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian Court Jails Crypto Money Launderer for 12…