Tag: update
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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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Kali Linux 2024.4 released! 14 new shiny tools added
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in SecurityNewsKali Linux 2024.4 includes a broad set of updates and changes. The summary of the changelog since the 2024.3 release from September: Python 3.12 New default Python … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/17/kali-linux-2024-4-released/
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Kali Linux 2024.4 Released What’s New!
Kali Linux has unveiled its final release for 2024, version Kali Linux 2024.4, packed with notable updates, including new tools and enhancements. This highly anticipated update caters to the needs of security professionals, ethical hackers, and tech enthusiasts with a mix of new tools, improved features, and expanded compatibility. Kali Linux 2024.4 Key Updates The…
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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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CISA releases first draft of updated National Cyber Incident Response Plan
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in SecurityNewsThe long-awaited update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), the first proposed changes since it was released in 2016, outlines what the government would do in response to a large-scale cyberattack impacting the national economy.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-first-draft-updated-cyber-plan
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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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CISA Urges Enhanced Coordination in Incident Response Plan
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in SecurityNewsDraft National Response Plan Offers Flexible Coordination Strategies Across Sectors. A draft update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan aims to enhance federal coordination with both the public and private sectors to better address significant cyber incidents, establishing clear roles for federal cyber entities and emphasizing efficient threat response measures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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CISA pitches updated cyber incident response plan as an ‘agile, actionable’ framework
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in SecurityNewsThe agency is seeking public comment on its much-anticipated draft update to 2016’s PPD-41. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-national-cyber-incident-response-plan-comments/
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Security community raises concern as Cleo file-transfer CVE delayed
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in SecurityNewsAfter the company urged users to patch a critical flaw, researchers are asking about the lack of a CVE and additional guidance. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/security-cleo-file-transfer-cve-delayed/735517/
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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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Cleo MFT Zero-Day Exploits Are About to Escalate, Analysts Warn
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in SecurityNewsDefenders running the Cleo managed file transfer are urged to be on the lookout for the Cleopatra backdoor and other indicators of an ongoing ransomware campaign, as patching details remain foggy, and no CVE has been issued. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/cleo-mft-zero-day-exploits-escalate-analysts-warn
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Microsoft Update-Katalog: Kritische Lücke in Microsofts Webserver entdeckt
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in SecurityNewsAngreifer konnten sich auf einem Webserver von Microsoft erweiterte Rechte verschaffen. Trotz versprochener Transparenz nennt der Konzern keine Details. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/microsoft-update-katalog-kritische-luecke-in-microsofts-webserver-entdeckt-2412-191742.html
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SAP-Systeme geraten zunehmend ins Visier von Cyber-Angreifern
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Tags: access, authentication, china, cve, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, exploit, hacker, intelligence, Internet, ransomware, sap, siem, update, vulnerability, zero-daywidth=”5000″ height=”2813″ sizes=”(max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px”>Angriffe auf SAP-Systeme versprechen Hackern fette Beute. ShutterstockEin Rückblick auf Bedrohungsdaten aus den zurückliegenden vier Jahren macht deutlich, dass immer mehr Cyberkriminelle SAP-Systeme ins Visier nehmen. Das berichtete Yvan Genuer, leitender Sicherheitsforscher bei Onapsis auf der Black Hat Europe, die vom 9. bis 12. Dezember 2024 in London stattfand. Demzufolge…
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Quick Share: Google verteilt Funktion zum Teilen mit QR-Code
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in SecurityNewsDas Dezember-Update für Android bringt eine QR-Code-Funktion für Quick Share mit. Google verteilt sie nun an Endanwender. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Google-verteilt-QR-Code-Funktion-fuer-Quick-Share-10200428.html
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QucikShare: Google verteilt Funktion zum Teilen mit QR-Code
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in SecurityNewsDas Dezember-Update für Android bringt eine QR-Code-Funktion für Quick Share mit. Google verteilt sie nun an Endanwender. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Google-verteilt-QR-Code-Funktion-fuer-Quick-Share-10200428.html
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KB5048667: Neues Windows-11-Update macht allerhand Probleme
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in SecurityNewsBei einigen Nutzern schlägt schon die Installation von KB5048667 fehl. Andere berichten von einer stark verringerten Leistung bei Gaming und mehr. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/kb5048667-neues-windows-11-update-macht-allerhand-probleme-2412-191726.html
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Cyberangriff auf eine Schulverwaltung in Kanada
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in SecurityNewsCyber Security Incident Updates First seen on pembinatrails.ca Jump to article: www.pembinatrails.ca/_ci/p/42692
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Drei kritische Schwachstellen – Google veröffentlicht kritisches Update für Chrome
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-google-chrome-sicherheitsupdate-kritische-schwachstellen-a-a96dd2e24efba2cd39241e97c6b69ed8/
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The Hidden Risks of Mobile Calls and Messages: Why EndEnd Encryption is Just the Starting Line
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Tags: access, android, breach, business, communications, control, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, encryption, endpoint, espionage, government, identity, intelligence, mobile, network, risk, service, startup, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe recent breaches of sovereign telecom networks in the United States, underscores how highly connected but fragmented public networks are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Another rising concern is the blind trust organizations and individuals put into consumer-grade messaging apps such as WhatsApp to share government and commercially-sensitive information. Some of the biggest risks concerning these…
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Week in review: Microsoft fixes exploited 0-day, top cybersecurity books for your holiday gift list
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in SecurityNewsHere’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes exploited zero-day (CVE-2024-49138) On December 2024 Patch … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/15/week-in-review-microsoft-fixes-exploited-0-day-top-cybersecurity-books-for-your-holiday-gift-list/
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Rhode Island says personal data likely breached in social services cyberattack
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in SecurityNewsState officials said hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island residents could be affected by a cyberattack on the state’s online portal for social services, with a “high probability” that personally identifiable information was breached. According to an update from Governor Dan McKee’s office, the attack targeted RIBridges, which Rhode Island residents use to apply for…
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Immediate patching of actively exploited Cleo flaw urged
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/immediate-patching-of-actively-exploited-cleo-flaw-urged
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MSP Update: MSP MA-Themed Conferences Growing in Popularity
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/msp-update-msp-ma-themed-conferences-growing-in-popularity
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Security Update: SonicWall and CrowdStrike Bring Enterprise Security to SMBs
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/security-update-sonicwall-and-crowdstrike-bring-enterprise-security-to-smbs
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Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers
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in SecurityNewsPlus: The US indicts North Koreans in fake IT worker scheme, file-sharing firm Cleo warns customers to patch a vulnerability amid live attacks, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/microsoft-recall-credit-card-social-security-numbers/
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Breaking the Air Gap Through Hardware Implants
IoT security assessments expose diverse technologies, use cases, and protocols. While wireless components like WiFi and Bluetooth enhance functionality and enable features like OTA updates, they also increase the attack surface. This blog explores the challenges of assessing non-wireless IoT devices and considers the potential of adding wireless capabilities for comprehensive security testing. First seen…
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Time of Reckoning Reviewing My 2024 Cybersecurity Predictions
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Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, breach, business, chatgpt, china, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, disinformation, election, espionage, exploit, healthcare, incident response, infrastructure, jobs, law, linkedin, malware, monitoring, moveIT, phishing, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, vulnerability, warfare, zero-dayThe brutal reality is that cybersecurity predictions are only as valuable as their accuracy. As 2024 comes to a close, I revisit my forecasts to assess their utility in guiding meaningful decisions. Anyone can make predictions (and far too many do), but actually being correct is another matter altogether. It is commonplace for security companies…