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Bad Magic's Extended Reign in Cyber Espionage Goes Back Over a Decade
New findings about a hacker group linked to cyber attacks targeting companies in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict area reveal that it may have been around for much longer than previously thought. The threat actor, tracked as Bad Magic aka Red Stinger, has not only been linked to a fresh sophisticated...
Bad Magic's Extended Reign in Cyber Espionage Goes Back Over a Decade
New findings about a hacker group linked to cyber attacks targeting companies in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict area reveal that it may have been around for much longer than previously thought. The threat actor, tracked as Bad Magic aka Red Stinger, has not only been linked to a fresh sophisticated...
Are Your APIs Leaking Sensitive Data?
It's no secret that data leaks have become a major concern for both citizens and institutions across the globe. They can cause serious damage to an organization's reputation, induce considerable financial losses, and even have serious legal repercussions. From the infamous Cambridge Analytica...
Are Your APIs Leaking Sensitive Data?
It's no secret that data leaks have become a major concern for both citizens and institutions across the globe. They can cause serious damage to an organization's reputation, induce considerable financial losses, and even have serious legal repercussions. From the infamous Cambridge Analytica...
U.K. Fraudster Behind iSpoof Scam Receives 13-Year Jail Term for Cyber Crimes
A U.K. national responsible for his role as the administrator of the now-defunct iSpoof online phone number spoofing service has been sentenced to 13 years and 4 months in prison. Tejay Fletcher, 35, of Western Gateway, London, was awarded the sentence on May 18, 2023. He pleaded guilty last mont...
U.K. Fraudster Behind iSpoof Scam Receives 13-Year Jail Term for Cyber Crimes
A U.K. national responsible for his role as the administrator of the now-defunct iSpoof online phone number spoofing service has been sentenced to 13 years and 4 months in prison. Tejay Fletcher, 35, of Western Gateway, London, was awarded the sentence on May 18, 2023. He pleaded guilty last mont...
KeePass Exploit Allows Attackers to Recover Master Passwords from Memory
A proof-of-concept PoC has been made available for a security flaw impacting the KeePass password manager that could be exploited to recover a victim's master password in cleartext under specific circumstances. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-32784, impacts KeePass versions 2.x for Windows, Linux,...
KeePass Exploit Allows Attackers to Recover Master Passwords from Memory
A proof-of-concept PoC has been made available for a security flaw impacting the KeePass password manager that could be exploited to recover a victim's master password in cleartext under specific circumstances. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-32784, impacts KeePass versions 2.x for Windows, Linux,...
PyPI Repository Under Attack: User Sign-Ups and Package Uploads Temporarily Halted
The maintainers of Python Package Index PyPI, the official third-party software repository for the Python programming language, have temporarily disabled the ability for users to sign up and upload new packages until further notice. "The volume of malicious users and malicious projects being...
PyPI Repository Under Attack: User Sign-Ups and Package Uploads Temporarily Halted
The maintainers of Python Package Index PyPI, the official third-party software repository for the Python programming language, have temporarily disabled the ability for users to sign up and upload new packages until further notice. "The volume of malicious users and malicious projects being...
Meet 'Jack' from Romania! Mastermind Behind Golden Chickens Malware
The identity of the second threat actor behind the Golden Chickens malware has been uncovered courtesy of a "fatal" operational security blunder, cybersecurity firm eSentire said. The individual in question, who lives in Bucharest, Romania, has been given the codename Jack. He is one of the two...
Meet 'Jack' from Romania! Mastermind Behind Golden Chickens Malware
The identity of the second threat actor behind the Golden Chickens malware has been uncovered courtesy of a "fatal" operational security blunder, cybersecurity firm eSentire said. The individual in question, who lives in Bucharest, Romania, has been given the codename Jack. He is one of the two...
Notorious Cyber Gang FIN7 Returns With Cl0p Ransomware in New Wave of Attacks
The notorious cybercrime group known as FIN7 has been observed deploying Cl0p aka Clop ransomware, marking the threat actor's first ransomware campaign since late 2021. Microsoft, which detected the activity in April 2023, is tracking the financially motivated actor under its new taxonomy Sangria...
Notorious Cyber Gang FIN7 Returns With Cl0p Ransomware in New Wave of Attacks
The notorious cybercrime group known as FIN7 has been observed deploying Cl0p aka Clop ransomware, marking the threat actor's first ransomware campaign since late 2021. Microsoft, which detected the activity in April 2023, is tracking the financially motivated actor under its new taxonomy Sangria...
Warning: Samsung Devices Under Attack! New Security Flaw Exposed
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has warned of active exploitation of a medium-severity flaw affecting Samsung devices. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-21492 CVSS score: 4.4, impacts select Samsung devices running Android versions 11, 12, and 13. The South Korean...
Warning: Samsung Devices Under Attack! New Security Flaw Exposed
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has warned of active exploitation of a medium-severity flaw affecting Samsung devices. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-21492 CVSS score: 4.4, impacts select Samsung devices running Android versions 11, 12, and 13. The South Korean...
Privacy Sandbox Initiative: Google to Phase Out Third-Party Cookies Starting 2024
Google has announced plans to officially flip the switch on its twice-delayed Privacy Sandbox initiatives as it slowly works its way to deprecate support for third-party cookies in Chrome browser. To that end, the search and advertising giant said it intends to phase out third-party cookies for 1...
Privacy Sandbox Initiative: Google to Phase Out Third-Party Cookies Starting 2024
Google has announced plans to officially flip the switch on its twice-delayed Privacy Sandbox initiatives as it slowly works its way to deprecate support for third-party cookies in Chrome browser. To that end, the search and advertising giant said it intends to phase out third-party cookies for 1...
Dr. Active Directory vs. Mr. Exposed Attack Surface: Who'll Win This Fight?
Active Directory AD is among the oldest pieces of software still used in the production environment and can be found in most organizations today. This is despite the fact that its historical security gaps have never been amended. For example, because of its inability to apply any security measure...
Dr. Active Directory vs. Mr. Exposed Attack Surface: Who'll Win This Fight?
Active Directory AD is among the oldest pieces of software still used in the production environment and can be found in most organizations today. This is despite the fact that its historical security gaps have never been amended. For example, because of its inability to apply any security measure...
Developer Alert: NPM Packages for Node.js Hiding Dangerous TurkoRat Malware
Two malicious packages discovered in the npm package repository have been found to conceal an open source information stealer malware called TurkoRat. The packages – named nodejs-encrypt-agent and nodejs-cookie-proxy-agent – were collectively downloaded approximately 1,200 times and were availabl...
Developer Alert: NPM Packages for Node.js Hiding Dangerous TurkoRat Malware
Two malicious packages discovered in the npm package repository have been found to conceal an open source information stealer malware called TurkoRat. The packages – named nodejs-encrypt-agent and nodejs-cookie-proxy-agent – were collectively downloaded approximately 1,200 times and were availabl...
Searching for AI Tools? Watch Out for Rogue Sites Distributing RedLine Malware
Malicious Google Search ads for generative AI services like OpenAI ChatGPT and Midjourney are being used to direct users to sketchy websites as part of a BATLOADER campaign designed to deliver RedLine Stealer malware. "Both AI services are extremely popular but lack first-party standalone apps...
Searching for AI Tools? Watch Out for Rogue Sites Distributing RedLine Malware
Malicious Google Search ads for generative AI services like OpenAI ChatGPT and Midjourney are being used to direct users to sketchy websites as part of a BATLOADER campaign designed to deliver RedLine Stealer malware. "Both AI services are extremely popular but lack first-party standalone apps...
WebKit Under Attack: Apple Issues Emergency Patches for 3 New Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Apple on Thursday rolled out security updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and the Safari web browser to address dozens of flaws, including three new zero-days that it said are being actively exploited in the wild. The three security shortcomings are listed below - CVE-2023-32409 - A...
WebKit Under Attack: Apple Issues Emergency Patches for 3 New Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Apple on Thursday rolled out security updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and the Safari web browser to address dozens of flaws, including three new zero-days that it said are being actively exploited in the wild. The three security shortcomings are listed below - CVE-2023-32409 - A...
This Cybercrime Syndicate Pre-Infected Over 8.9 Million Android Phones Worldwide
A cybercrime enterprise known as Lemon Group is leveraging millions of pre-infected Android smartphones worldwide to carry out their malicious operations, posing significant supply chain risks. "The infection turns these devices into mobile proxies, tools for stealing and selling SMS messages,...
This Cybercrime Syndicate Pre-Infected Over 8.9 Million Android Phones Worldwide
A cybercrime enterprise known as Lemon Group is leveraging millions of pre-infected Android smartphones worldwide to carry out their malicious operations, posing significant supply chain risks. "The infection turns these devices into mobile proxies, tools for stealing and selling SMS messages,...
Zero Trust + Deception: Join This Webinar to Learn How to Outsmart Attackers!
Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, but complexity can give hostile actors an advantage. To stay ahead of current and future attacks, it's essential to simplify and reframe your defenses. Zscaler Deception is a state-of-the-art next-generation deception technology seamlessly integrated with the...
Zero Trust + Deception: Join This Webinar to Learn How to Outsmart Attackers!
Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, but complexity can give hostile actors an advantage. To stay ahead of current and future attacks, it's essential to simplify and reframe your defenses. Zscaler Deception is a state-of-the-art next-generation deception technology seamlessly integrated with the...
How to Reduce Exposure on the Manufacturing Attack Surface
Digitalization initiatives are connecting once-isolated Operational Technology OT environments with their Information Technology IT counterparts. This digital transformation of the factory floor has accelerated the connection of machinery to digital systems and data. Computer systems for managing...
How to Reduce Exposure on the Manufacturing Attack Surface
Digitalization initiatives are connecting once-isolated Operational Technology OT environments with their Information Technology IT counterparts. This digital transformation of the factory floor has accelerated the connection of machinery to digital systems and data. Computer systems for managing...
Escalating China-Taiwan Tensions Fuel Alarming Surge in Cyber Attacks
The rising geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan in recent months have sparked a noticeable uptick in cyber attacks on the East Asian island country. "From malicious emails and URLs to malware, the strain between China's claim of Taiwan as part of its territory and Taiwan's maintained...
Escalating China-Taiwan Tensions Fuel Alarming Surge in Cyber Attacks
The rising geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan in recent months have sparked a noticeable uptick in cyber attacks on the East Asian island country. "From malicious emails and URLs to malware, the strain between China's claim of Taiwan as part of its territory and Taiwan's maintained...
8220 Gang Exploiting Oracle WebLogic Flaw to Hijack Servers and Mine Cryptocurrency
The notorious cryptojacking group tracked as 8220 Gang has been spotted weaponizing a six-year-old security flaw in Oracle WebLogic servers to ensnare vulnerable instances into a botnet and distribute cryptocurrency mining malware. The flaw in question is CVE-2017-3506 CVSS score: 7.4, which, whe...
8220 Gang Exploiting Oracle WebLogic Flaw to Hijack Servers and Mine Cryptocurrency
The notorious cryptojacking group tracked as 8220 Gang has been spotted weaponizing a six-year-old security flaw in Oracle WebLogic servers to ensnare vulnerable instances into a botnet and distribute cryptocurrency mining malware. The flaw in question is CVE-2017-3506 CVSS score: 7.4, which, whe...
Darknet Carding Kingpin Pleads Guilty: Sold Financial Info of Tens of Thousands
A U.S. national has pleaded guilty in a Missouri court to operating a darknet carding site and selling financial information belonging to tens of thousands of victims in the country. Michael D. Mihalo, aka Dale Michael Mihalo Jr. and ggmccloud1, has been accused of setting up a carding site calle...
Darknet Carding Kingpin Pleads Guilty: Sold Financial Info of Tens of Thousands
A U.S. national has pleaded guilty in a Missouri court to operating a darknet carding site and selling financial information belonging to tens of thousands of victims in the country. Michael D. Mihalo , aka Dale Michael Mihalo Jr. and ggmccloud1, has been accused of setting up a carding site call...
Apple Thwarts $2 Billion in App Store Fraud, Rejects 1.7 Million App Submissions
Apple has announced that it prevented over $2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions and rejected roughly 1.7 million app submissions for privacy and security violations in 2022. The computing giant said it terminated 428,000 developer accounts for potential fraudulent activity, blocked...
Apple Thwarts $2 Billion in App Store Fraud, Rejects 1.7 Million App Submissions
Apple has announced that it prevented over $2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions and rejected roughly 1.7 million app submissions for privacy and security violations in 2022. The computing giant said it terminated 428,000 developer accounts for potential fraudulent activity, blocked...
Critical Flaws in Cisco Small Business Switches Could Allow Remote Attacks
Cisco has released updates to address a set of nine security flaws in its Small Business Series Switches that could be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker to run arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service DoS condition. "These vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of reques...
Critical Flaws in Cisco Small Business Switches Could Allow Remote Attacks
Cisco has released updates to address a set of nine security flaws in its Small Business Series Switches that could be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker to run arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service DoS condition. "These vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of reques...
OilAlpha: Emerging Houthi-linked Cyber Threat Targets Arabian Android Users
A hacking group dubbed OilAlpha with suspected ties to Yemen's Houthi movement has been linked to a cyber espionage campaign targeting development, humanitarian, media, and non-governmental organizations in the Arabian peninsula. "OilAlpha used encrypted chat messengers like WhatsApp to launch...
OilAlpha: Emerging Houthi-linked Cyber Threat Targets Arabian Android Users
A hacking group dubbed OilAlpha with suspected ties to Yemen's Houthi movement has been linked to a cyber espionage campaign targeting development, humanitarian, media, and non-governmental organizations in the Arabian peninsula. "OilAlpha used encrypted chat messengers like WhatsApp to launch...
Identifying a Patch Management Solution: Overview of Key Criteria
Software is rarely a one-and-done proposition. In fact, any application available today will likely need to be updated – or patched – to fix bugs, address vulnerabilities, and update key features at multiple points in the future. With the typical enterprise relying on a multitude of applications,...
Identifying a Patch Management Solution: Overview of Key Criteria
Software is rarely a one-and-done proposition. In fact, any application available today will likely need to be updated – or patched – to fix bugs, address vulnerabilities, and update key features at multiple points in the future. With the typical enterprise relying on a multitude of applications,...
Threat Group UNC3944 Abusing Azure Serial Console for Total VM Takeover
A financially motivated cyber actor has been observed abusing Microsoft Azure Serial Console on virtual machines VMs to install third-party remote management tools within compromised environments. Google-owned Mandiant attributed the activity to a threat group it tracks under the name UNC3944,...
Threat Group UNC3944 Abusing Azure Serial Console for Total VM Takeover
A financially motivated cyber actor has been observed abusing Microsoft Azure Serial Console on virtual machines VMs to install third-party remote management tools within compromised environments. Google-owned Mandiant attributed the activity to a threat group it tracks under the name UNC3944 ,...
Serious Unpatched Vulnerability Uncovered in Popular Belkin Wemo Smart Plugs
The second generation version of Belkin's Wemo Mini Smart Plug has been found to contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that could be weaponized by a threat actor to inject arbitrary commands remotely. The issue, assigned the identifier CVE-2023-27217 , was discovered and reported to Belkin on...
Serious Unpatched Vulnerability Uncovered in Popular Belkin Wemo Smart Plugs
The second generation version of Belkin's Wemo Mini Smart Plug has been found to contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that could be weaponized by a threat actor to inject arbitrary commands remotely. The issue, assigned the identifier CVE-2023-27217, was discovered and reported to Belkin on...