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Gamaredon Deploys Android Spyware “BoneSpy” and “PlainGnome” in Former Soviet States

The Russia-linked state-sponsored threat actor tracked as Gamaredon has been attributed to two new Android spyware tools called BoneSpy and PlainGnome, marking the first time the adversary has been discovered using mobile-only malware families in its attack campaigns.
“BoneSpy and PlainGnome target former Soviet states and focus on Russian-speaking victims,” Lookout said in an analysis. “Both

Microsoft MFA Bypassed via AuthQuake Attack

Oasis Security has disclosed AuthQuake, a method for bypassing Microsoft MFA within an hour without user interaction.

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Researchers Uncover Symlink Exploit Allowing TCC Bypass in iOS and macOS

Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability in Apple’s iOS and macOS that, if successfully exploited, could sidestep the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework and result in unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-44131 (CVSS score: 5.3), resides in the FileProvider component, per Apple, and has been addressed with improved

27 DDoS Attack Services Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement agencies in 15 countries cooperated in taking down 27 websites selling DDoS-for-hire services.

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SaaS Budget Planning Guide for IT Professionals

SaaS services are one of the biggest drivers of OpEx (operating expenses) for modern businesses. With Gartner projecting $247.2 billion in global SaaS spending this year, it’s no wonder SaaS budgets are a big deal in the world of finance and IT. Efficient SaaS utilization can significantly affect both the bottom line and employee productivity.
In this article, we’ll break down this topic

Cleo Patches Exploited Flaw as Security Firms Detail Malware Pushed in Attacks

Cleo has released patches for the exploited vulnerability and security firms have detailed the malware delivered in attacks.

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Hunk Companion, WP Query Console Vulnerabilities Chained to Hack WordPress Sites

Two vulnerabilities in the Hunk Companion and WP Query Console WordPress plugins allow attackers to backdoor websites.

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WordPress Hunk Companion Plugin Flaw Exploited to Silently Install Vulnerable Plugins

Malicious actors are exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Hunk Companion plugin for WordPress to install other vulnerable plugins that could open the door to a variety of attacks.
The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-11972 (CVSS score: 9.8), affects all versions of the plugin prior to 1.9.0. The plugin has over 10,000 active installations.
“This flaw poses a significant security risk, as it

Europol Dismantles 27 DDoS Attack Platforms Across 15 Nations; Admins Arrested

A global law enforcement operation has failed 27 stresser services that were used to conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and took them offline as part of a multi-year international exercise called PowerOFF.
The effort, coordinated by Europol and involving 15 countries, dismantled several booter and stresser websites, including zdstresser.net, orbitalstress.net, and

Hunk Companion WordPress plugin exploited to install vulnerable plugins

Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in the “Hunk Companion” plugin to install and activate other plugins with exploitable flaws directly from the WordPress.org repository. […]

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