Censys has found more than 40,000 internet-exposed ICS devices in the US, and notifying owners is in many cases impossible.
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UK IT provider faces $7.7 million fine for 2022 ransomware breach
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced a provisional decision to impose a fine of £6.09M ($7.74 million) on Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) for its failure to protect the personal information of tens of thousands when it was hit by ransomware in 2022. […]
GhostWrite Vulnerability Facilitates Attacks on Devices With RISC-V CPU
Researchers disclose the details of GhostWrite, a RISC-V CPU vulnerability that can be exploited to gain full access to targeted devices.
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macOS Sequoia brings better Gatekeeper, stalkerware protections
Apple’s macOS Sequoia, now in beta testing, will make it harder to bypass Gatekeeper warnings and add system alerts for potential stalkerware threats. […]
Critical Progress WhatsUp RCE flaw now under active exploitation
Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a recently fixed Progress WhatsUp Gold remote code execution vulnerability on exposed servers for initial access to corporate networks. […]
Researcher Sounds Alarm on Windows Update Flaws Allowing Undetectable Downgrade Attacks
Researcher showcases hack against Microsoft Windows Update architecture, turning fixed vulnerabilities into zero-days.
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Implement MFA or Risk Non-Compliance With GDPR
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office announced its intention to fine Advanced Computer Software Group £6.09 million.
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New Linux Kernel Exploit Technique ‘SLUBStick’ Discovered by Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a novel Linux kernel exploitation technique dubbed SLUBStick that could be exploited to elevate a limited heap vulnerability to an arbitrary memory read-and-write primitive.
“Initially, it exploits a timing side-channel of the allocator to perform a cross-cache attack reliably,” a group of academics from the Graz University of Technology said [PDF]. “
“Initially, it exploits a timing side-channel of the allocator to perform a cross-cache attack reliably,” a group of academics from the Graz University of Technology said [PDF]. “
How MSPs and MSSPs offer vCISO services with skilled CISOs in short supply
With skilled CISOs in short supply, service providers are turning to virtual CISOs. A new eBook by Cynomi explains how service providers/MSPs can quickly and easily expand vCISO service offerings to their customers. […]
Roundcube Webmail Flaws Allow Hackers to Steal Emails and Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of security flaws in the Roundcube webmail software that could be exploited to execute malicious JavaScript in a victim’s web browser and steal sensitive information from their account under specific circumstances.
“When a victim views a malicious email in Roundcube sent by an attacker, the attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim’s
“When a victim views a malicious email in Roundcube sent by an attacker, the attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim’s