Hidden for 19 years WinRAR code execution vulnerability-vulnerability warning-the black bar safety net

The researchers found WinRAR logic vulnerabilities that can full access to the victims computer control. The exploit only requires from the compressed file to extract it can work, more than 5 million users affected. More importantly, the vulnerability has been there 19 years, forcing WinRAR...

MikroTik RouterOS < 6.43.12 (stable) / < 6.42.12 (long-term) - Firewall and NAT Bypass

MikroTik RouterOS 6.43.12 stable / 6.42.12 long-term - Firewall and NAT Bypass CVE-2019-3924 A remote, unauthenticated attacker can proxy traffic through RouterOS via probes sent to the agent binary. This PoC demonstrates how to exploit a LAN host from the WAN. A video demonstrating the attack ca...

MikroTik RouterOS 6.43.12 (stable) 6.42.12 (long-term) - Firewall and NAT Bypass

MikroTik RouterOS 6.43.12 stable 6.42.12 long-term - Firewall and NAT Bypass CVE-2019-3924 A remote, unauthenticated attacker can proxy traffic through RouterOS via probes sent to the agent binary. This PoC demonstrates how to exploit a LAN host from the WAN. A video demonstrating the attack can ...

Password Manager Firms Blast Back at ‘Leaky Password’ Revelations

Secure password firms 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass and LastPass are blasting a research report that highlights how a local adversary can crack open and steal passwords stored by the utilities. The uproar began Tuesday when lead researcher, Adrian Bednarek with Independent Security Evaluators ISE,...

Most & least radiation emitting smartphones in 2019

By Zehra Ali Smartphones are a utility in our lives more than any other thing. The addiction has increased to a level that most of us keep our smartphones by our side whether we are at the office, home or even while we are on the bed. According to the research by Cellular Telecommunication and...

A week in security (February 4 – 8)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we took a closer look at the technical and reputational challenges for Facebook as it tries to integrate secure messaging across Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. We explored Google’s latest attempts to change how the public sees—literally—web browser URLs, gave...

Why the US Needs a Strategy for AI

Opinion: With its American AI Initiative, the White House is devoting funding, research, and data infrastructure to boosting our prowess in artificial intelligence...

NUUO NVRmini - upgrade_handle.php Remote Command Execution (Metasploit)

This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework class MetasploitModule 'NUUO NVRmini upgradehandle.php Remote Command Execution', 'Description' = %q This exploits a vulnerability in the web application of NUUO NVRmini...

Securing the future of AI and machine learning at Microsoft

Artificial intelligence AI and machine learning are making a big impact on how people work, socialize, and live their lives. As consumption of products and services built around AI and machine learning increases, specialized actions must be undertaken to safeguard not only your customers and thei...

NUUO NVRmini upgrade_handle.php Remote Command Execution

This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework class MetasploitModule 'NUUO NVRmini upgradehandle.php Remote Command Execution', 'Description' = %q This exploits a vulnerability in the web application of NUUO NVRmini...

A Cybersecurity and Cloud Innovator – and a Great Partner

Imperva has long been a cybersecurity leader, recognized by the likes of Gartner and Forrester Research for the capabilities of our application and data security solutions. For more than 6,000 business customers, we are their champion in the daily fight to secure data and applications. To ensure...

Remote Desktop Protocol Clients Rife with Remote Code-Execution Flaws

UPDATE LAS VEGAS — Multiple critical vulnerabilities in the commonly used Remote Desktop Protocol RDP would allow a malicious actor to achieve remote code-execution over a client’s computer. According to Check Point research released Tuesday at the CPX360 event in Las Vegas, both open-source and...

The APT Name Game: How Grim Threat Actors Get Goofy Monikers

What’s in a name? When it comes to advanced persistent threat groups, it is often quite a bit. While their monikers’ may seem whimsical – Fancy Bear, Nomadic Octopus, Ocean Lotus and Darkhotel – the reality is these are not arbitrary names. In fact, many are similar to schoolyard nicknames or a...

RHEL 7 : systemd (RHSA-2019:0271)

The remote Redhat Enterprise Linux 7 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the RHSA-2019:0271 advisory. The systemd packages contain systemd, a system and service manager for Linux, compatible with the SysV and LSB init scripts. It provides...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: systemd security update

An update for systemd is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 Extended Update Support. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System CVSS base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for...

Google Pulls Data-Chugging App From iOS Devices

Google has found itself in hot water for a research app that may have violated Apple’s policies by collecting user data in exchange for gift cards. The tech giant said it has now disabled Screenwise Meter“audience measurement” app – which voluntarily collects data from users’ phones, browsers and...

Apple Blasts Facebook Over Data-Sucking 'Research' App

Apple has revoked Facebook’s enterprise iOS developer certificate on the heels of a “Facebook Research” VPN app that was being distributed to consumers; the app paid teens and Millennial users in exchange for being able to track their phone and web activity, and has been available since 2016. App...

CB Customer Spotlight: Q&A with Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Dan McLellan

Dan McLellan is a Network Support Specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing, and uses the Carbon Black community to increase his security knowledge and share information with his colleagues. Having access to insights from other security professionals has not only shortened the time he spends tryin...

Facebook Paid Teens $20 to Install 'Research' App That Collects Private Data

If you are thinking that Facebook is sitting quietly after being forced to remove its Onavo VPN app from Apple's App Store, then you are mistaken. It turns out that Facebook is paying teenagers around $20 a month to use its VPN app that aggressively monitors their smartphone and web activity and...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: systemd security update

An update for systemd is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 Extended Update Support. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System CVSS base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for...