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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, business, china, cisa, cloud, communications, compliance, computing, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, espionage, exploit, finance, firewall, fraud, government, group, guide, hacker, hacking, identity, infrastructure, insurance, international, Internet, interpol, iot, korea, law, least-privilege, linux, lockbit, login, malware, mfa, mitigation, mobile, network, open-source, password, phishing, privacy, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, router, scam, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, unauthorized, usa, vpn, vulnerability, windowsDon’t miss the Linux Foundation’s deep dive into open source software security. Plus, cyber agencies warn about China-backed cyber espionage campaign targeting telecom data. Meanwhile, a study shows the weight of security considerations in generative AI projects. And get the latest on ransomware trends, financial cybercrime and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things that…
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Russian hackers abuse Cloudflare tunneling service to drop GammaDrop malware
In a new campaign, a Russia-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group is seen abusing Cloudflare tunnels to deliver its proprietary GammaLoad malware.The threat actor, tracked as BlueAlpha, was observed by the cybersecurity research firm Insikt Group to be exploiting this legitimate tunneling service for infections aimed at data exfiltration, credential theft, and persistent access to…
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FCC calls for urgent cybersecurity overhaul amid Salt Typhoon espionage case
Tags: access, at&t, attack, breach, china, cisa, communications, cyber, cyberattack, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, defense, espionage, framework, infrastructure, intelligence, law, monitoring, network, phone, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, unauthorized, usa, vulnerabilityIn the wake of the Salt Typhoon cyberespionage campaign allegedly linked to China, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed immediate measures to strengthen the cybersecurity of US telecommunications infrastructure.The FCC’s action came a day after top US security agencies briefed senators and the Commission on the scope of Salt Typhoon’s espionage campaign,…
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Securing cloud-native applications: Why a comprehensive API security strategy is essential
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, exploit, finance, firewall, gartner, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, microsoft, monitoring, open-source, programming, risk, risk-management, saas, service, strategy, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerability, wafDespite their capabilities and benefits, cloud-native applications also present several security challenges. Application programming interfaces (APIs) are among the top areas of risk for these applications. This isn’t surprising. As organizations look to enhance connections between digital services and increase data sharing between modern applications and systems, APIs are proliferating rapidly across hybrid and multicloud…
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Mitel MiCollab VoIP authentication bypass opens new attack paths
Security researchers have discovered a new issue in the Mitel MiCollab enterprise VoIP platform that allows attackers to access administrative features without authentication.The discovery was made by researchers from security firm watchTowr back in May while trying to replicate a different vulnerability that Mitel patched at the time (CVE-2024-35286). The new issue is a path…
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Solving networking and security challenges in the modern branch
Tags: access, attack, automation, botnet, business, cloud, control, cybercrime, data, endpoint, exploit, firewall, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, iot, malware, monitoring, network, office, risk, router, service, software, threat, tool, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, zero-trustAs organizations embrace digital transformation, branch offices have become critical hubs for innovation and operations. They host diverse devices, users, and cloud-enabled applications that drive business agility and customer engagement. However, the rapid expansion of branch infrastructures has introduced significant challenges, particularly in networking and security.The rise of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices in branch locations is…
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Romanian elections targeted with cyberattacks by foreign state-sponsored actors
Tags: access, attack, breach, computer, country, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, election, exploit, government, group, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, monitoring, network, organized, password, risk, russia, service, sql, theft, threat, training, unauthorized, vulnerabilityRomania, an EU and NATO member state, faced tens of thousands of intrusion attempts, some successful, that targeted its election IT infrastructure before and during the first round of its presidential elections, according to a report from the country’s main intelligence service. The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), which operates the National Cyberint Center tasked with detecting…
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Critical Mitel MiCollab Flaw Exposes Systems to Unauthorized File and Admin Access
Cybersecurity researchers have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that strings together a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Mitel MiCollab with an arbitrary file read zero-day, granting an attacker the ability to access files from susceptible instances.The critical vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-41713 (CVSS score: 9.8), which relates to a case of insufficient input First seen…
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Solana SDK backdoored to steal secrets, private keys
Tags: access, api, attack, backdoor, blockchain, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, data, malicious, phishing, programming, risk, software, supply-chain, unauthorized, updateThe JavaScript-based software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to interact with the Solana Blockchain has suffered a supply chain attack aimed at crypto theft.Solana Web3.js library, which provides APIs for sending transactions, managing accounts, querying blockchain data, and interacting with smart contracts, was backdoored to retrieve private keys.The attack was first reported by Anza,…
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HCL DevOps Deploy / Launch Vulnerability Let Embed arbitrary HTML tags
Recently identified by security researchers, a new vulnerability in HCL DevOps Deploy and HCL Launch has emerged, allowing users to embed arbitrary HTML tags within the Web UI. This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-42195, poses a potential risk of sensitive information disclosure to unauthorized individuals. Below, we provide a detailed analysis of the affected products and…
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Solana SDK backdoored for stealing secrets, private keys
Tags: access, api, attack, backdoor, blockchain, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, data, malicious, phishing, programming, risk, software, supply-chain, unauthorized, updateThe JavaScript-based software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to interact with the Solana Blockchain has suffered a supply chain attack aimed at crypto theft.Solana Web3.js library, which provides APIs for sending transactions, managing accounts, querying blockchain data, and interacting with smart contracts, was backdoored to retrieve private keys.The attack was first reported by Anza,…
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CISA Adds Three Critical Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog: Immediate Action Urged
Tags: access, breach, cisa, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, service, unauthorized, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding three critical vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited by cybercriminals. The flaws in these products could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and service disruptions if left unaddressed. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/new-flaws-to-known-exploited-vulnerabilities/
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Cisco NX-OS Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Image Signature Verification
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the bootloader of Cisco NX-OS Software, potentially allowing attackers to bypass image signature verification. This flaw, which affects several Cisco product lines, could enable unauthorized users to load unverified software onto affected devices. The vulnerability is attributed to insecure bootloader settings within the Cisco NX-OS Software. Exploitation of…
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Veeam issues patch for critical RCE bug
Tags: advisory, backup, cisco, cve, cvss, data, exploit, flaw, germany, Internet, leak, microsoft, mitigation, ntlm, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, service, threat, unauthorized, update, veeam, vulnerability, windowsVeeam is warning its customers of two vulnerabilities, of which one is a critical RCE bug, affecting the Service Provider Console (VSPC), a web-based management platform for managed service providers (MSPs).On Tuesday, the data protection and backup solutions provider that powers IT systems availability for leading brands like Cisco, Lenovo, and NASA, issued an advisory…
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Critical SailPoint IdentityIQ Vulnerability Exposes Files to Unauthorized Access
A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in SailPoint’s IdentityIQ identity and access management (IAM) software that allows unauthorized access to content stored within the application directory.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-10905, has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating maximum severity. It affects IdentityIQ versions 8.2. 8.3, 8.4, and other previous versions.IdentityIQ “allows First seen on…
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Hackers Cloning Websites, Exploiting RCE Flaws To Gain Access To Shopping Platforms
Cybercriminals are leveraging AI-powered phishing attacks, website cloning tools, and RCE exploits to target e-commerce platforms during the holiday season, which allow attackers to craft convincing phishing emails, replicate legitimate websites, and gain unauthorized access to systems. The objective of cybercriminals is to steal sensitive information and financial data from shoppers who are unaware of…
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TP-Link HomeShield Function Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious Commands
A significant vulnerability has been identified in TP-Link’s HomeShield function, affecting a range of their devices, including the Archer, Deco, and Tapo series routers. This vulnerability, labeled CVE-2024-53375, allows attackers to exploit a flaw in the device firmware, leading to the potential injection of malicious commands by unauthorized users. This article explores the details of…
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10 most critical LLM vulnerabilities
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backdoor, breach, business, compliance, control, corporate, credit-card, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, exploit, guide, injection, intelligence, jobs, leak, least-privilege, LLM, malicious, privacy, RedTeam, risk, sans, service, social-engineering, spam, strategy, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, zero-trustEnterprise adoption of generative AI technologies has exploded in 2024 due to the rapid evolution of the technology and the emergence of a variety of business use cases. According to Menlo Ventures, AI spending surged to $13.8 billion this year, up six-fold from 2023, and 72% of US decision makers say they are expanding their…
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Intelligent Privilege Controls: A quick guide to secure every identity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, browser, business, chrome, cloud, control, credentials, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, guide, identity, infrastructure, jobs, malicious, mfa, password, phishing, risk, saas, service, social-engineering, threat, unauthorized, update, zero-trustSecurity used to be simpler. Employees, servers, and applications were on site. IT admins were the only privileged identities you had to secure, and a strong security perimeter helped to keep all the bad guys out.Times have changed. Attackers targeting identities is not new. What’s different is the dramatic increase in the quantities and types…
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HPE IceWall Flaw Let Attackers cause Unauthorized Data Modification
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has issued an urgent security bulletin addressing a critical vulnerability in its IceWall product line. Identified as CVE-2024-11856, this flaw could allow attackers to remotely modify data without authorization. This flaw is capable of enabling unauthorized data modification from remote locations, posing a significant security threat to the affected systems. Vulnerability…
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4th November Threat Intelligence Report
Free, the second-largest telecom company in France, has been hit by a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized access to personal data associated with ce… First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/4th-november-threat-intelligence-report/
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Hugging Face Security Incident: What You Need to Know
Hugging Face, renowned for its advancements in AI and machine learning, recently disclosed a security incident involving unauthorized access to its Sp… First seen on thefinalhop.com Jump to article: www.thefinalhop.com/hugging-face-security-incident-what-you-need-to-know/
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EstateRansomware Targets Veeam Backup: CVE-2023-27532 Exploited
CVE-2023-27532, a significant flaw identified in Veeam Backup Replication software, exposes organizations to unauthorized access risks and shows the v… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/estateransomware-veeam-backup-cve-2023-27532/
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Washington courts grapple with statewide outage after ‘unauthorized activity’
Tags: unauthorizedFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/05/washington_courts_outage/
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Junior School Student Indicted for Infecting Computers With Malware
Fukui Prefectural Police have indicted a 15-year-old junior high school student from Saitama Prefecture for allegedly creating and distributing malware. The young suspect, who was only 14 at the time of the incidents, faces charges under Japan’s Unauthorized Access Prevention Act for storing and deploying unauthorized electromagnetic records of instructions. According to Fukui Police Station…
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QNAP fixes critical security holes in its networking solutions
Tags: access, advisory, authentication, cve, cvss, data, flaw, healthcare, injection, network, router, service, software, unauthorized, vulnerabilityNetwork and software solutions provider QNAP, whose customers include trusted IT service providers like Accenture, Cognizant, and Infosys, is urging customers to apply fixes for a few critical severity bugs affecting its Network Attached Storage (NAS) and router services.The flaws, which include a mix of missing authentication and OS command injection bugs, could allow remote…
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Multiple Flaws With Android Google Pixel Devices Let Attackers Elevate Privileges
Several high-severity vulnerabilities have been identified in Android and Google Pixel devices, exposing millions of users to potential security risks. These flaws, categorized under various CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), range from privilege escalation to data theft and unauthorized access to sensitive features. While some of these vulnerabilities have been patched, others remain a concern,…
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North Korean fake IT workers up the ante in targeting tech firms
Tags: access, advisory, ai, awareness, breach, ciso, compliance, crowdstrike, crypto, cybercrime, data, deep-fake, detection, edr, email, exploit, extortion, finance, governance, government, grc, group, incident response, infrastructure, jobs, korea, north-korea, risk, scam, social-engineering, technology, theft, tool, unauthorized, usa, vpnNorth Korean fake IT worker scams are evolving to incorporate theft and extortion as more examples of targeting against technology and other companies emerge.The deception typically features North Korean operatives posing as legitimate IT professionals in attempts to gain employment at Western firms, almost always for positions that offer remote working options.Once hired, these “remote…