Tag: attack
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Ongoing phishing attack abuses Google Calendar to bypass spam filters
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in SecurityNewsAn ongoing phishing scam is abusing Google Calendar invites and Google Drawings pages to steal credentials while bypassing spam filters. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ongoing-phishing-attack-abuses-google-calendar-to-bypass-spam-filters/
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Russian hackers use RDP proxies to steal data in MiTM attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe Russian hacking group tracked as APT29 (aka “Midnight Blizzard”) is using a network of 193 remote desktop protocol proxy servers to perform man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks to steal data and credentials and to install malicious payloads. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-use-rdp-proxies-to-steal-data-in-mitm-attacks/
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Vulnerabilities in Azure Data Factory Open Door to Attacks
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in SecurityNewsAzure Data Factory’s Apache Airflow Integration Flaw Can Expose Cloud Environments. Security researchers say now-resolved vulnerabilities in a Microsoft Azure integration with the Apache Airflow workflow management platform showcase growing sophistication of attackers. Palo Alto Unit 42 researchers said the flaws could allow hackers to deploy malware and steal data. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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The Next Big Attack Vector – Grip Security
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in SecurityNewsDiscover how SaaS creates a new attack vector, exposing organizations to breaches and data risks. Learn how to mitigate this growing cybersecurity threat. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/saas-the-next-big-attack-vector-grip-security/
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Rhode Island public benefits data breached in Brain Cipher ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/rhode-island-public-benefits-data-breached-in-brain-cipher-ransomware-attack
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APIs risk attack mere seconds after deployment, researchers say
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/apis-risk-attack-less-than-one-minute-from-deployment
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Namibia Telecom customer data exposed following ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/namibia-telecom-customer-data-exposed-following-ransomware-attack
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Citrix NetScaler devices targeted with password spraying attacks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/citrix-netscaler-devices-targeted-with-password-spraying-attacks
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NIS2 Penetration Testing and Compliance
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in SecurityNews
Tags: attack, breach, compliance, cyber, data, finance, nis-2, penetration-testing, ransomware, threatEvery day, we hear about security threats and attacks on organisations. These threats can range from ransomware and data breaches to leakage of sensitive data. There is no denying that cyber threats have been on the rise, and many organisations have fallen victim to these attacks, leading to financial and reputational losses. Hence, it is……
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Manufacturers Lose Azure Creds to HubSpot Phishing Attack
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in SecurityNewsCyberattackers used fake DocuSign links and HubSpot forms to try to solicit Azure cloud logins from hundreds of thousands of employees across Europe. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/manufacturing-orgs-azure-creds-hubspot-phishing-attack
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The Security Interviews: Martin Lee, Cisco Talos
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in SecurityNewsThreat intel expert and author Martin Lee, EMEA technical lead for security research at Cisco Talos, joins Computer Weekly to mark the 35th anniversary of the first ever ransomware attack First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617203/The-Security-Interviews-Martin-Lee-Cisco-Talos
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Nebraska sues Change Healthcare over security failings that led to medical data breach of over 100 million Americans
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in SecurityNewsNew details emerged about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in Nebraska’s complaint. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/18/nebraska-sues-change-healthcare-over-security-failings-that-led-to-medical-data-breach-of-over-100-million-americans/
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HubPhish Exploits HubSpot Tools to Target 20,000 European Users for Credential Theft
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new phishing campaign that has targeted European companies with an aim to harvest account credentials and take control of the victims’ Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.The campaign has been codenamed HubPhish by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 owing to the abuse of HubSpot tools in the attack chain. Targets include at…
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Pennsylvania representative pitches bill to double cyber assistance for local water systems
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in SecurityNewsThe proposed legislation comes amid a surge in ransomware and state-linked attacks against U.S. water utilities. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/pennsylvania-rep-bill-cyber-water/735773/
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Download our breach and attack simulation (BAS) buyer’s guide
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in SecurityNewsFrom the editors of CSO, this enterprise buyer’s guide helps IT security staff understand what the breach and attack simulation (BAS) options can do for their organizations and how to choose the right solution. First seen on us.resources.csoonline.com Jump to article: us.resources.csoonline.com/resources/download-our-breach-and-attack-simulation-bas-tools-buyers-guide/
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Boffins trick AI model into giving up its secrets
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in SecurityNewsAll it took to make an Google Edge TPU give up model hyperparameters was specific hardware, a novel attack technique “¦ and several days First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/18/ai_model_reveal_itself/
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Midnight Blizzard Taps Phishing Emails, Rogue RDP Nets
The Russian-based attack group uses legitimate red-team tools, 200 domain names, and 34 back-end RDP servers, making it harder to identify and block malicious activity. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/midnight-blizzard-taps-phishing-email-rogue-rdp-nets
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Cisco grabs SnapAttack for threat detection
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in SecurityNewsCisco is acquiring threat-detection startup SnapAttack for an undisclosed amount as it continues to expand its security portfolio.Established in 2001 by Booz Allen’s Dark Labs, SnapAttack is known for its threat detection and engineering technology, which melds threat intelligence, attack emulation, and behavioral analytics to help customers identify potential vulnerabilities and gaps in their networks, ideally…
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Attack Exposure: Unpatched Cleo Managed File-Transfer Software
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in SecurityNewsAt Least 200 Servers Still Vulnerable as Ransomware Group Claims Mass Exploits. More than 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain internet-exposed and unpatched, despite warnings of a mass attack targeting critical vulnerabilities in the widely used software. The Clop ransomware operation, which has repeatedly targeted MFT software, claimed credit for the attacks. First seen on…
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Phishing Attacks Double in 2024
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in SecurityNewsSlashNext reports a 202% increase in overall phishing messages and a 703% surge in credential-based phishing attacks in 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/2024-phishing-attacks-double/
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New Attacks Exploit VSCode Extensions and npm Packages
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in SecurityNewsMalicious campaigns targeting VSCode extensions have recently expanding to npm, risking software supply chains First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/threat-actors-exploit-vscode/
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APT29 Hackers Target High-Value Victims Using Rogue RDP Servers and PyRDP
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in SecurityNewsThe Russia-linked APT29 threat actor has been observed repurposing a legitimate red teaming attack methodology as part of cyber attacks leveraging malicious Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configuration files.The activity, which has targeted governments and armed forces, think tanks, academic researchers, and Ukrainian entities, entails adopting a “rogue RDP” technique that was previously First seen on…
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
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in SecurityNews
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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Salt Security and CrowdStrike Extend Partnership for enhanced API Security
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in SecurityNewsSalt Security, a leading API security company, has announced a new product integration with CrowdStrike, combining the capabilities of the Salt Security API Protection Platform with CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM. This integration, now available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace, provides customers with API-based attacker telemetry, offering a more comprehensive view of their attack surface, the companies…
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Exploitation of Recent Critical Apache Struts 2 Flaw Begins
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in SecurityNewsResearchers warn of malicious attacks exploiting a recently patched critical vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 leading to remote code execution (RCE). The post Exploitation of Recent Critical Apache Struts 2 Flaw Begins appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/exploitation-of-recent-critical-apache-struts-2-flaw-begins/
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Careto A legendary Threat Group Targets Windows By Deploy Microphone Recorder And Steal Files
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in SecurityNewsRecent research has linked a series of cyberattacks to The Mask group, as one notable attack targeted a Latin American organization in 2022, where attackers compromised the organization’s MDaemon email server and exploited the WorldClient webmail component to maintain persistent access. While the initial compromise vector remains unknown, the successful exploitation of the MDaemon server…
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RiseLoader Attack Windows By Employed A VMProtect To Drop Multiple Malware Families
RiseLoader, a new malware family discovered in October 2024, leverages a custom TCP-based binary protocol similar to RisePro for downloading and executing second-stage payloads. Despite RisePro’s development discontinuation in June 2024, RiseLoader’s emergence suggests a potential connection to the threat group behind RisePro and PrivateLoader. The malware often employs VMProtect for code obfuscation and has…
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1-Click RCE Attack In Kerio Control UTM Allow Attackers Gain Firewall Root Access Remotely
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in SecurityNewsGFI Software’s Kerio Control, a popular UTM solution, was found to be vulnerable to multiple HTTP Response Splitting vulnerabilities, which affecting versions 9.2.5 through 9.4.5, could potentially allow attackers to inject malicious code into web pages, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and other security compromises. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-52875 and KIS-2024-07, highlight the…