Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome, CVE-2020-16009

Google has released Chrome version 86.0.4240.183 for Windows, Mac, and Linux addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including vulnerability CVE-2020-16009. Exploit code for this vulnerability exists in the wild. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and...

NEXCOM NIO50

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 5.3 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit Vendor: NEXCOM Equipment: NIO 50 Vulnerabilities: Improper Input Validation, Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow...

Oracle Releases Out-of-Band Security Alert

Oracle has released an out-of-band security alert to address a remote code execution vulnerability—CVE-2020-14750—in Oracle WebLogic Server. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA urges user...

Google Chrome < 86.0.4240.183 Multiple Vulnerabilities

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 86.0.4240.183. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 202011stable-channel-update-for-desktop advisory. - Heap buffer overflow in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.18...

Google Chrome < 86.0.4240.183 Multiple Vulnerabilities

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 86.0.4240.183. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 202011stable-channel-update-for-desktop advisory. - Heap buffer overflow in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.183...

This Week in Security News: Trend Micro Researcher Uncover Two Espionage Backdoors Associated with Operation Earth Kitsune and Trickbot and Ransomware Attackers Plan Big Hit on U.S. Hospitals

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about how Trend Micro researchers uncovered two new espionage backdoors associated with the ‘Operation Earth Kitsune’ campaign. Also, read...

Microsoft Warns Threat Actors Continue to Exploit Zerologon Bug

Threat attackers continue to exploit the Microsoft Zerologon vulnerability, a situation that’s been a persistent worry to both the company and the U.S. government over the last few months. Both on Thursday renewed their pleas to businesses and end users to update Windows systems with a patch...

CISA and FBI Release Joint Advisory on Iranian APT Actor Targeting Voter Registration Data

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have released a joint cybersecurity advisory on an Iranian advanced persistent threat APT actor targeting U.S. state websites, including elections websites, to obtain voter registration data. Joi...

CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals

By Deeba Ahmed Healthcare providers across the US are warned about new ransomware attacks that could impact their ability to treat COVID-19 patients. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals...

CISA and CNMF Identify a New Malware Variant: Zebrocy

Content: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Department of Defense DOD Cyber National Mission Force CNMF have identified a malware variant—referred to as Zebrocy—used by a sophisticated cyber actor. In addition, U.S. Cyber Command has released the malware sample to t...

Microsoft Warns of Continued Exploitation of CVE-2020-1472

Microsoft has released a blog post on cyber threat actors exploiting CVE-2020-1472, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft’s Netlogon. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to breach unpatched Active Directory domain controllers and obtain domain administrator access. The...

CISA, FBI, and CNMF Identify a New Malware Variant: ComRAT

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, and the Department of Defense Cyber National Mission Force CNMF have identified a malware variant—referred to as ComRAT—used by the Russian-sponsored advanced persistent threat APT actor Turla. In...

North Korea-Backed Spy Group Poses as Reporters in Spearphishing Attacks, Feds Warn

The North Korean advanced persistent threat APT group known as Kimsuky is actively attacking commercial-sector businesses, often by posing as South Korean reporters, according to an alert from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA. Kimsuky a.k.a. Hidden Cobra has been...

Microsoft Releases Security Update for Edge

Microsoft has released a security update to address vulnerabilities in Edge Chromium-based. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the...

Continued Threat Actor Exploitation Post Pulse Secure VPN Patching

Summary Note: This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge ATT&CK® framework. See the ATT &CK for Enterprise framework for all referenced threat actor techniques and mitigations. This Alert provides an update to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...

Louisiana Calls Out National Guard to Fight Ransomware Surge

The National Guard has been called in to help stop a series of government-focused ransomware attacks in Louisiana, according to a report. Local government offices across the Pelican State have been besieged by ransomware strikes, according to a cybersecurity consultant speaking to Reuters, with...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Cis...

CISA and FBI Release Joint Advisories Regarding Russian and Iranian APT Actors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI have released two joint cybersecurity advisories on widespread advanced persistent threat APT activity. Joint Cybersecurity Advisory: AA20-296A Russian State-Sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 86.0.4240.111 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following...