Microsoft Warns of Iran-Linked Hackers Targeting US and Israeli Defense Firms

An emerging threat actor likely supporting Iranian national interests has been behind a password spraying campaign targeting U.S., E.U., and Israeli defense technology companies, with additional activity observed against regional ports of entry in the Persian Gulf as well as maritime and cargo...

VMware ESXi Servers Encrypted by Lightning-Fast Python Script

Researchers have discovered a new Python ransomware from an unnamed gang that’s striking ESXi servers and virtual machines VMs with what they called “sniper-like” speed. Sophos said on Tuesday that the ransomware is being used to compromise and encrypt VMs hosted on an ESXi hypervisor in operatio...

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...

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...

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...

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...

CVE-2021-37151

CyberArk Identity 21.5.131, when handling an invalid authentication attempt, sometimes reveals whether the username is valid. In certain authentication policy configurations with MFA, the API response length can be used to differentiate between a valid user and an invalid one aka Username...

FBI-CISA Advisory on Ransomware Awareness for Holidays and Weekends

Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI and CISA released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory CSA to urge organizations to ensure they protect themselves against ransomware attacks during holidays and weekends—when offices are normally closed. Although FBI and CISA do not currently have any...

GHSA-H76R-VGF3-J6W5 October CMS auth bypass and account takeover

Impact An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication using a specially crafted persist cookie. - To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must obtain a Laravel’s secret key for cookie encryption and signing. - Due to the logic of how this mechanism works, a targeted user...

October CMS auth bypass and account takeover

Impact An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication using a specially crafted persist cookie. - To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must obtain a Laravel’s secret key for cookie encryption and signing. - Due to the logic of how this mechanism works, a targeted user...

Account Takeover in Octobercms

Impact An attacker can request an account password reset and then gain access to the account using a specially crafted request. - To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must know the username of an administrator and have access to the password reset form. Patches - Issue has been patched in...

Microsoft, Google to Invest $30 Billion in Cybersecurity Over Next 5 Years

Google and Microsoft said they are pledging to invest a total of $30 billion in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years, as the U.S. government partners with private sector companies to address threats facing the country in the wake of a string of sophisticated malicious cyber activit...

WordPress WP Cerber 授权问题漏洞

WordPress is a set of blogging platforms developed using the PHP language by the WordPress Wordpress Foundation. The platform supports setting up personal blog sites on servers with PHP and MySQL. A security vulnerability exists in WordPress WP Cerber prior to version 8.9.3, which stems from...

GHSA-Q39C-5VH5-VW2P Improper Authentication in Apereo CAS

Apereo CAS 5.3.x before 5.3.16, 6.x before 6.1.7.2, 6.2.x before 6.2.4, and 6.3.x before 6.3.0-RC4 mishandles secret keys with Google Authenticator for multifactor authentication...

Top Black Hat USA Sessions for Qualys Customers

Black Hat USA is known for cutting-edge security research, and this year’s conference is no different. If you’re a Qualys customer, here are some Black Hat sessions we think youll find relevant. Next-Gen DFIR: Mass Exploits & Supplier Compromise An investigation of real “next-gen” digital forensi...

UC San Diego Health Breach Tied to Phishing Attack

Authorities at the University of California San Diego Health reported a phishing attack led to a major breach of its network, which allowed an adversary to gain access to sensitive patient, student and employee data. A Wednesday notice from UCSD Health explains the attack occurred between Dec. 2,...

Cutting the Red Tape: Lessons Learned from CyberThreats 2021

If I had a dollar for every time I heard the phrase "digital transformation," I would have a lot of dollars. I'm sure you would too. We'd have even more if we counted the term "Zero Trust." Maybe we should start counting them, now that I think about it! Speakers and authors often use these buzz...