GitLab security feature vulnerabilities

GitLab is a Ruby on Rails-developed, self-hosted, Git version control system project repository application from the American company GitLab. The program can be used to access a project's file contents, commit history, bug lists, and more. A security signature issue vulnerability exists in GitLab...

New Azure AD Bug Lets Hackers Brute-Force Passwords Without Getting Caught

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed an unpatched security vulnerability in the protocol used by Microsoft Azure Active Directory that potential adversaries could abuse to stage undetected brute-force attacks. "This flaw allows threat actors to perform single-factor brute-force attacks agains...

The Rise of One-Time Password Interception Bots

In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords OTPs that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. That service quickly went offline, but new research reveals a number of competitor...

How to Prevent Account Takeovers in 2021

Data breaches and hacking put internet users at risk of account takeover, if cybercriminals successfully gain access to valid login credentials. There are reckoned to be in excess of 8.4 million discrete passwords currently circulating online, more than 3.5 billion of which are tied to active...

Gamers Beware: Malware Hunts Steam, Epic & EA Origin Accounts

There’s a new cybersecurity threat to gamers: An advanced trojan, dubbed BloodyStealer, has emerged on underground forums and is being used to steal gamer accounts on various platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store and EA Origin. Demand for stolen gamer data throughout the underground market...

TangleBot Malware Reaches Deep into Android Device Functions

An Android malware called TangleBot has weaved its way onto the cyber-scene: One that researchers said can perform a bouquet of malicious actions, including stealing personal info and controlling apps and device functions. According to Cloudmark researchers, the newly discovered mobile malware is...

Talos Takes Ep. #69: Our armadillo in shining armor

By Jon Munshaw. The latest episode of Talos Takes is available now. Download this episode and subscribe to Talos Takes using the buttons below, or visit the Talos Takes page. We also preach the importance of multi-factor authentication. But what happens when the bad guys start going after... This...

FortiOS Authentication Bypass

The vulnerability of the FortiOS operating system is related to deficiencies in the authentication process. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a malicious actor to gain access to the system remotely, without requiring a second authentication factor FortiToken...

The Gap in Your Zero Trust Implementation

Over the last several years, there have been numerous high-profile security breaches. These breaches have underscored the fact that traditional cyber defenses have become woefully inadequate and that stronger defenses are needed. As such, many organizations have transitioned toward a zero trust...

CISA, FBI, and NSA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Conti Ransomware 

CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, and the National Security Agency NSA have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory CSA alerting organizations of increased Conti ransomware attacks. Malicious cyber actors use Conti ransomware to steal sensitive files from domestic and international...

Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent

When it comes to picking a new device for your child, its often difficult to know where to start. Whether youre looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Its important to get...

Microsoft makes a bold move towards a password-less future

In a recent blog Microsoft announced that as of September 15, 2021 you can completely remove the password from your Microsoft account and use the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, a security key, or a verification code sent to your phone or email to sign in to Microsoft apps and service...

PAM-U2F Authentication Module Data Compromise

The vulnerability of the PAM-U2F authentication module is related to incorrect handling of NULL values. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to access confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause service failures...

openSUSE 15 Security Update : nextcloud (openSUSE-SU-2021:1255-1)

The remote SUSE Linux SUSE15 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the openSUSE-SU-2021:1255-1 advisory. - Nextcloud Text is an open source plaintext editing application which ships with the nextcloud server. In affected versions the Nextcloud...

openSUSE 15 Security Update : nextcloud (openSUSE-SU-2021:1253-1)

The remote SUSE Linux SUSE15 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the openSUSE-SU-2021:1253-1 advisory. - Nextcloud Text is an open source plaintext editing application which ships with the nextcloud server. In affected versions the Nextcloud...

CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Vulnerability

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA on Wednesday issued a bulletin warning of a zero-day flaw affecting Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus deployments that is currently being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-40539, concerns a REST API...

Nextcloud Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (Sep 2021)

Nextcloud Server is prone to multiple vulnerabilities. SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Greenbone AG Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the respective right holders. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-only CPE = "cpe:/a:nextcloud:nextcloudserver"...

Nextcloud server authorization issue vulnerability (CNVD-2021-102886)

Nextcloud server is an open source self-hosted file synchronization and sharing communication application platform from Nextcloud Germany. nextcloud server is vulnerable to authorization issues in versions prior to 20.0.12, 21.0.4 or 22.1.0. The vulnerability stems from a lack of authentication...

Sextortion on the rise, warns FBI

The pandemic saw a surge in sextortion cases in 2020. Fast forward 12 months, and the numbers continue to rise significantly. This revelation came from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3. Until 31 July 2021, it had received over 16,000 sextortion complaints, with victims losing a combine...

CVE-2021-32800

Nextcloud server is an open source, self hosted personal cloud. In affected versions an attacker is able to bypass Two Factor Authentication in Nextcloud. Thus knowledge of a password, or access to a WebAuthN trusted device of a user was sufficient to gain access to an account. It is recommended...