Tag: attack
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EU Sanctions Russian Cyber Actors for “Destabilizing Actions”
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in SecurityNewsThe EU announced sanctions against individuals and entities involved in cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns on behalf of the Russian state First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/eu-sanctions-russian-cyber-actors/
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FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Attacks on Cameras, DVR Systems
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in SecurityNewsFBI says HiatusRAT’s operators were seen scanning for web cameras and DVR systems affected by years-old vulnerabilities. The post FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Attacks on Cameras, DVR Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/fbi-warns-of-hiatusrat-attacks-on-cameras-dvr-systems/
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Cyber Criminals Exploit Windows Management Console to Deliver Backdoor Payloads
A recent campaign dubbed FLUX#CONSOLE has come to light, leveraging Microsoft Common Console Document (.MSC) files to infiltrate systems with backdoor malware. The campaign showcases the growing sophistication of phishing techniques and the exploitation of lesser-known Windows features. The FLUX#CONSOLE Campaign The FLUX#CONSOLE campaign has been identified as a multi-stage attack with sinister objectives. By using MSC files, threat actors…
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Bitter APT Targets Turkish Defense Sector with WmRAT and MiyaRAT Malware
A suspected South Asian cyber espionage threat group known as Bitter targeted a Turkish defense sector organization in November 2024 to deliver two C++-malware families tracked as WmRAT and MiyaRAT.”The attack chain used alternate data streams in a RAR archive to deliver a shortcut (LNK) file that created a scheduled task on the target machine…
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Hackers Exploit Webview2 to Deploy CoinLurker Malware and Evade Security Detection
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in SecurityNewsBogus software update lures are being used by threat actors to deliver a new stealer malware called CoinLurker.”Written in Go, CoinLurker employs cutting-edge obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques, making it a highly effective tool in modern cyber attacks,” Morphisec researcher Nadav Lorber said in a technical report published Monday.The attacks make use of fake update alerts…
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Cleo zero-day vulnerability gets CVE as attacks continue
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in SecurityNewsThe new Cleo zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-55956, is separate from CVE-2024-50623 despite both vulnerabilities being used by threat actors to target the same endpoints. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366617333/Cleo-zero-day-vulnerability-gets-CVE-as-attacks-continue
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CISA Warns of Adobe Windows Kernel Driver Vulnerabilities Exploited in Attacks
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Tags: access, adobe, attack, cisa, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, kev, malicious, risk, vulnerability, windowsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert, adding two significant vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. These vulnerabilities, actively exploited by malicious actors, underscore the growing risks facing organizations. Adobe ColdFusion Access Control Weakness (CVE-2024-20767) One of the newly added vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-20767, affects Adobe ColdFusion due to improper access…
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The Mask APT Resurfaces with Sophisticated Multi-Platform Malware Arsenal
A little-known cyber espionage actor known as The Mask has been linked to a new set of attacks targeting an unnamed organization in Latin America twice in 2019 and 2022.”The Mask APT is a legendary threat actor that has been performing highly sophisticated attacks since at least 2007,” Kaspersky researchers Georgy Kucherin and Marc Rivero…
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Detection Engineer’s Guide to Powershell Remoting
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Tags: access, attack, automation, computer, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cyberattack, data, detection, edr, endpoint, exploit, firewall, guide, hacker, malicious, microsoft, mitre, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, powershell, risk, service, siem, threat, tool, update, windowsPowershell Remoting is a powerful feature in Windows that enables IT administrators to remotely execute commands, manage configurations, and automate tasks across multiple systems in a network. Utilizing Windows Remote Management (WinRM), it facilitates efficient management by allowing centralized control over endpoints, making it an essential tool for system administrators to streamline operations and maintain…
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Voice Phishing on Microsoft Teams Facilitates DarkGate Malware Attack
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in SecurityNewsTrend Micro has revealed a new vector for cyberattacks: voice phishing (vishing) conducted via Microsoft Teams. This tactic was recently employed to distribute DarkGate malware, a sophisticated threat capable of... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/voice-phishing-on-microsoft-teams-facilitates-darkgate-malware-attack/
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Misconfiguration Manager: Detection Updates
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in SecurityNewsTL;DR: The Misconfiguration Manager DETECT section has been updated with relevant guidance to help defensive operators identify the most prolific attack techniques from the Misconfiguration Manager project. Background If you have been following SpecterOps’s offensive security research over the last few years, you may have noticed our interest in targeting attack paths leveraging Microsoft’s Configuration Manager…
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Cicada3301 Ransomware Claims Attack on French Peugeot Dealership
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in SecurityNewsSUMMARY Cicada3301, a ransomware group, has claimed responsibility for a data breach targeting Concession Peugeot (concessions.peugeot.fr), a prominent… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cicada3301-ransomware-french-peugeot-dealership/
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Thousands Affected by Data Theft Hack of Smallest US State
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in SecurityNewsBrain Cipher Gang Claims Credit for Hit on State of Rhode Island’s Vendor Deloitte. Potentially hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders are affected by an attack on RIBridges, the state’s IT system for health and human service benefits, including Medicaid. Cybercriminal group Brain Cipher claims to have stolen 1 terabyte of data from Deloitte, which…
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FBI spots HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting web cameras, DVRs
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in SecurityNewsThe FBI warned today that new HiatusRAT malware attacks are now scanning for and infecting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs that are exposed online. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-spots-hiatusrat-malware-attacks-targeting-web-cameras-dvrs/
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5 Things To Know On The Cleo Data Theft Attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe cybercriminal group Clop, previously responsible for the widely felt MOVEit data theft attacks of 2023, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the recent attacks exploiting Cleo file transfer tools. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/5-things-to-know-on-the-cleo-data-theft-attacks
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Windows kernel bug now exploited in attacks to gain SYSTEM privileges
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in SecurityNewsCISA has warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a high-severity Windows kernel vulnerability. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-kernel-bug-now-exploited-in-attacks-to-gain-system-privileges/
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Microsoft Teams Vishing Spreads DarkGate RAT
A thwarted attack demonstrates that threat actors using yet another delivery method for the malware, which already has been spread using phishing emails, malvertising, hijacking of instant messages, and SEO poisoning. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/vishing-via-microsoft-teams-spreads-darkgate-rat
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Rhode Island Benefits and Services Systems Hit by Ransomware
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in SecurityNewsHackers likely stole personal information such names, addresses, and SSNs in a ransomware attack on Rhode Island’s human services systems and are threatening to release the data as state and federal officials and Deloitte scrambling to mitigate the data breach. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/rhode-island-benefits-and-services-systems-hit-by-ransomware/
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Rhode Island confirms data breach after Brain Cipher ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsRhode Island is warning that its RIBridges system, managed by Deloitte, suffered a data breach exposing residents’ personal information after the Brain Cipher ransomware gang hacked its systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rhode-island-confirms-data-breach-after-brain-cipher-ransomware-attack/
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CISA and EPA Warn of Cyber Risks to Water System Interfaces
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in SecurityNewsCISA and EPA have published guidance for operators of water and wastewater systems to protect against cyber-attacks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-epa-warn-cyberrisks-water/
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Citrix Warns of Password Spraying Attacks Targeting NetScaler Appliances
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in SecurityNewsCitrix issues warning on password spraying attacks targeting NetScaler and NetScaler Gateway appliances deployed by organizations worldwide. The post Citrix Warns of Password Spraying Attacks Targeting NetScaler Appliances appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/citrix-warns-of-password-spraying-attacks-targeting-netscaler-appliances/
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DeceptionAds Delivers 1M+ Daily Impressions via 3,000 Sites, Fake CAPTCHA Pages
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented aspect associated with ClickFix-style attacks that hinge on taking advantage of a single ad network service as part of a malvertising-driven information stealer campaign dubbed DeceptionAds.”Entirely reliant on a single ad network for propagation, this campaign showcases the core mechanisms of malvertising, delivering over First seen…
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Catching the ghost in the machine: Adapting threat detection to cloud speed
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in SecurityNewsThe rapid adoption of cloud technology has transformed how businesses operate, offering scalability, agility, and opportunities for innovation. However, this transformation has also introduced a profound challenge: the “ghost in the machine””, elusive and dynamic threats that exploit the complexity and scale of cloud environments to remain hidden, evading traditional detection methods and posing significant…
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SRP Federal Credit Union Ransomware Attack Impacts 240,000
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in SecurityNewsSRP Federal Credit Union says the personal information of 240,000 was stolen in a recent cyberattack claimed by a ransomware gang. The post SRP Federal Credit Union Ransomware Attack Impacts 240,000 appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/srp-federal-credit-union-ransomware-attack-impacts-240000/
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Hackers Using New IoT/OT Malware IOCONTROL To Control IP Cameras, Routers, PLCs, HMIs And Firewalls
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Tags: attack, cctv, control, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, firewall, hacker, infrastructure, iot, iran, malware, router, vulnerabilityRecent cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including fuel management systems and water treatment facilities in Israel and the US, have been attributed to the Iranian-backed CyberAv3ngers. The attacks, leveraging a custom-built malware named IOCONTROL, exploit vulnerabilities in IoT and OT devices, such as routers, PLCs, HMIs, and firewalls. The malware, designed to operate on various platforms,…
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips
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in SecurityNewsThis past week has been packed with unsettling developments in the world of cybersecurity. From silent but serious attacks on popular business tools to unexpected flaws lurking in everyday devices, there’s a lot that might have flown under your radar. Attackers are adapting old tricks, uncovering new ones, and targeting systems both large and small.Meanwhile,…