Webinar: How to Stop Python Supply Chain Attacks—and the Expert Tools You Need

Python is everywhere in modern software. From machine learning models to production microservices, chances are your code—and your business—depends on Python packages you didn't write. But in 2025, that trust comes with a serious risk. Every few weeks, we're seeing fresh headlines about malicious...

URLCrazy Domain Name Typo Tool 0.8.2

URLCrazy is a tool that can generate and test domain typos and variations to detect and perform typo squatting, URL hijacking, phishing, and corporate espionage. It generates 15 types of domain variants, knows over 8000 common misspellings, supports multiple keyboard layouts, can check if a typo ...

CVE-2024-49592

Trial installer for McAfee Total Protection legacy trial installer software 16.0.53 allows local privilege escalation because of an Uncontrolled Search Path Element. The attacker could be "an adversary or knowledgeable user" and the type of attack could be called "DLL-squatting." The issue only...

CVE-2024-8754

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is...

ASB-A-379362792

In multiple functions of RoleService.java, there is a possible permission squatting vulnerability due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege on versions of Android where android.permission.MANAGEDEFAULTAPPLICATIONS was not defined with no additional executi...

Securing GenAI Multi-Agent Systems against Tool Squatting: a Zero Trust Registry-Based Approach

The rise of generative AI GenAI multi-agent systems MAS necessitates standardized protocols enabling agents to discover and interact with external tools. However, these protocols introduce new security challenges, particularly; tool squatting; the deceptive registration or representation of tools...

Cybersquatting in Web3: the Case of NFT

Cybersquatting refers to the practice where attackers register a domain name similar to a legitimate one to confuse users for illegal gains. With the growth of the Non-Fungible Token NFT ecosystem, there are indications that cybersquatting tactics have evolved from targeting domain names to NFTs...

From PyPI to the Dark Marketplace: How a Malicious Package Fuels the Sale of Telegram Identities

Introduction In today’s digital era, security breaches can occur in the blink of an eye. Telegram Desktop is renowned for its secure, user-friendly messaging interface, but what if the data used to provide seamless experience could also be your greatest problem? Our investigation into three...

CVE-2024-49592

Trial installer for McAfee Total Protection legacy trial installer software 16.0.53 allows local privilege escalation because of an Uncontrolled Search Path Element. The attacker could be "an adversary or knowledgeable user" and the type of attack could be called "DLL-squatting." The issue only...

BIT-GITLAB-2024-8754 External Control of Critical State Data in GitLab

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is...

CVE-2024-8754

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is...

UBUNTU-CVE-2024-8754

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is...

CVE-2024-8754 External Control of Critical State Data in GitLab

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is...

CVE-2024-8754

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CVE-2024-8754 External Control of Critical State Data in GitLab

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is...

CVE-2024-8754

GitLab CVE-2024-8754 affects GitLab EE/CE versions 16.9.7–16.9.x, 17.1.x, 17.2.x, and 17.3.x prior to patch releases. The issue is an improper input validation that allows account squatting by linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is enabled. Affected versions re...

GitLab 16.9.7 < 17.1.7 / 17.2 < 17.2.5 / 17.3 < 17.3.2 (CVE-2024-8754)

The version of GitLab installed on the remote host is affected by a vulnerability, as follows: - An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to...

PT-2024-9205 · Mcafee · Mcafee Total Protection

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: McAfee Total Protection versions 16.0.53 Description: The issue is related to an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the McAfee Direct Stub Installer, which can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code. This ca...

Stories from the SOC Part 2: MSIX Installer Utilizes Telegram Bot to Execute IDAT Loader

Rapid7’s Managed Detection and Response MDR team continuously monitors our customers' environments, identifying emerging threats and developing new detections. In August 2023, Rapid7 identified a new malware loader named the IDAT Loader. Malware loaders are a type of malicious software designed t...

Domain Squatting and Brand Hijacking: A Silent Threat to Digital Enterprises

By Waqas Domain squatting can lead you to malicious websites, and it might be too late to realize what actually happened. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Domain Squatting and Brand Hijacking: A Silent Threat to Digital Enterprises...