Tag: tool
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Critical Vulnerability in Kubernetes Image Builder Exposes Nodes to Root Access
A new security risk has emerged in the Kubernetes Image Builder, posing a critical threat to organizations that utilize this tool for managing their containerized environments. The Kubernetes Image Builder vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-9486, has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its severity. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/kubernetes-image-builder-vulnerability/
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U.S. Charges Two Sudanese Brothers for Record 35,000 DDoS Attacks
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have charged two Sudanese brothers with running a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet for hire that conducted a record 35,000 DDoS attacks in a single year, including those that targeted Microsoft’s services in June 2023.The attacks, which were facilitated by Anonymous Sudan’s “powerful DDoS tool,” singled out critical infrastructure, corporate networks,…
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Critical Veeam Vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 Exploited by Ransomware Groups
Veeam has addressed a severe vulnerability in its widely utilized Backup & Replication tool, CVE-2024-40711. This critical flaw has a staggering Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 9.8. Ransomware gangs have already begun exploiting this Veeam vulnerability, particularly deploying Akira and Fog ransomware in targeted attacks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/critical-veeam-vulnerability-2/
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GhostStrike: Open-source tool for ethical hacking
GhostStrike is an open-source, advanced cybersecurity tool tailored for ethical hacking and Red Team operations. It incorporates cutting-edge techniques, including process … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/ghoststrike-open-source-tool-ethical-hacking/
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Essential Tools for Building Successful Security Analytics
By collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data from security events, security analytics empowers teams to proactively detect anomalies and pinpoint vulnerabilities to mitigate targeted attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/essential-tools-for-building-successful-security-analytics-p-3737
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Why companies are struggling to keep up with SaaS data protection
While businesses increasingly rely on SaaS tools, many leaders are not fully confident in their ability to safeguard their data, according to Keepit. Growing concerns over … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/saas-tools-data-protection/
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Bad Actors Manipulate Red-Team Tools to Evade Detection
By using EDRSilencer, threat actors are able to prevent security alerts and reports getting generated. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/bad-actors-manipulate-red-team-tools-evade-detection
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Windows 11 24H2: Recall nicht deinstallierbar …
Trotz gegenteiliger Zusicherungen stellt sich momentan heraus, dass Microsofts umstrittene Funktion Recall sich nicht unter Windows 11 24H2 deinstallieren lässt. Zudem scheint Microsoft so etwas wie “Recall für Arme” im Snipping-Tool in Windows eingeschleust zu haben. Ich greife mal die … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/10/16/windows-11-24h2-recall-nicht-deinstallierbar/
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EDRSilencer red team tool used in attacks to bypass security
A tool for red-team operations called EDRSilencer has been observed in malicious incidents attempting to identify security tools and mute their alerts to management consoles. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/edrsilencer-red-team-tool-used-in-attacks-to-bypass-security/
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This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/cybercheck-crime-reports-prosecutions/
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LLMs Are a New Type of Insider Adversary
The inherent intelligence of large language models gives them unprecedented capabilities like no other enterprise tool before. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/llms-are-new-type-insider-adversary
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Attackers deploying red teaming tool for EDR evasion
Threat actors are leveraging the open-source EDRSilencer tool to evade endpoint detection and response systems, Trend Micro researchers have noticed. About EDRSilencer The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/15/edr-evasion-edrsilencer/
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Automated vs manual penetration testing which is best?
Today’s online world is a little like a virtual battlefield, rife with threats and vulnerabilities. So, having a strong cybersecurity posture for your business is crucial. Penetration testing either automated or manual is an essential tool to protect sensitive data and systems from hackers. These two methods aim to make defences stronger against”¦ First seen…
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North Korean Hackers Use New Backdoor And RAT For Attacks
As per recent reports, North Korean hackers have been observed using a new backdoor and remote access trojan as part of their attack campaign. VeilShell, the new tool, is primarily being used to target Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll dive into the details and uncover how such attacks are carried out. Let’s begin! ……
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EDRSilencer: The Red Team Tool Turned Cybercriminal Weapon
The Trend Micro Threat Hunting Team has uncovered EDRSilencer, a red team tool designed to disrupt endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. Originally intended to help security professionals identify and... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/edrsilencer-the-red-team-tool-turned-cybercriminal-weapon/
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WordPress Plugin Jetpack Patches Major Vulnerability Affecting 27 Million Sites
The maintainers of the Jetpack WordPress plugin have released a security update to remediate a critical vulnerability that could allow logged-in users to access forms submitted by others on a site.Jetpack, owned by WordPress maker Automattic, is an all-in-one plugin that offers a comprehensive suite of tools to improve site safety, performance, and traffic growth.…
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5 Steps to Boost Detection and Response in a Multi-Layered Cloud
The link between detection and response (DR) practices and cloud security has historically been weak. As global organizations increasingly adopt cloud environments, security strategies have largely focused on “shift-left” practices”, securing code, ensuring proper cloud posture, and fixing misconfigurations. However, this approach has led to an over-reliance on a multitude of DR tools spanning First…
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THN Cybersecurity Recap: Top Threats, Tools and Trends (Oct 7 – Oct 13)
Hey there, it’s your weekly dose of “what the heck is going on in cybersecurity land” and trust me, you NEED to be in the loop this time. We’ve got everything from zero-day exploits and AI gone rogue to the FBI playing crypto kingpin it’s full of stuff they don’t 🤫 want you to know.So…
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Perfectl Malware
Perfectl in an impressive piece of malware: The malware has been circulating since at least 2021. It gets installed by exploiting more than 20,000 common misconfigurations, a capability that may make millions of machines connected to the Internet potential targets, researchers from Aqua Security said. It can also exploit CVE-2023-33246, a vulnerability with a severity…
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Zendesk Email Spoofing Flaw Let Attackers Access Support Tickets
A security vulnerability in Zendesk, a widely used customer service tool, has been uncovered. This flaw allowed attackers to access support tickets from any company using Zendesk, posing significant risks to sensitive information. Zendesk initially dismissed the vulnerability, which involved email spoofing, but later forced the company to implement critical security fixes. Here’s a detailed…
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KI-Spoofing: Technik zielt auf Gmail-Nutzer ab
Cyberkriminelle nutzen derzeit leistungsstarke KI-Tools zu KI-Spoofing, um Gmail-Anmeldeinformationen zu stehlen und Konten zu übernehmen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/online-betrug/ki-spoofing-technik-zielt-auf-gmail-nutzer-ab-302790.html
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Week in review: Microsoft fixes two exploited zero-days, SOC teams are losing trust in security tools
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-43573, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/13/week-in-review-microsoft-fixes-two-exploited-zero-days-soc-teams-are-losing-trust-in-security-tools/
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A Mysterious Hacking Group Has 2 New Tools to Steal Data From Air-Gapped Machines
It’s hard enough creating one air-gap-jumping tool. Researchers say the group GoldenJackal did it twice in five years. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/goldenjackal-hacking-group-new-tools-air-gapped-machines/
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SOC Teams: Threat Detection Tools Are Stifling Us
Threat detection tools yield too many false positives, security pros say, leading to burnout and resentment. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/soc-teams-threat-detection-tools-stifling
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Threat Actor ProKYC Selling Tools To Bypass Two-Factor Authentication
Threat actors are leveraging a newly discovered deepfake tool, ProKYC, to bypass two-factor authentication on cryptocurrency exchanges, which is designed specifically for NAF (New Account Fraud) attacks and can create verified but synthetic accounts by mimicking facial recognition authentication. By overcoming these security measures, threat actors can engage in money laundering, create mule accounts, and…
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Palo Alto Fixes Five Expedition Migration Tool Flaws
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/palo-alto-fixes-five-expedition-migration-tool-flaws
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OpenAI details how threat actors are abusing ChatGPT
While threat actors are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT to run election influence operations and develop malware, OpenAI says the efforts are rarely successful. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366613512/OpenAI-details-how-threat-actors-are-abusing-ChatGPT