Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF) 3 is affected by a critical vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.
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ESET Patches Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities in Windows, macOS Products
ESET has released patches for two local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in security products for Windows and macOS.
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Versa Networks Patches Vulnerability Exposing Authentication Tokens
Versa Networks has released patches for a Versa Director vulnerability for which proof-of-concept (PoC) code exists.
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THN Cybersecurity Recap: Last Week’s Top Threats and Trends (September 16-22)
Hold on tight, folks, because last week’s cybersecurity landscape was a rollercoaster! We witnessed everything from North Korean hackers dangling “dream jobs” to expose a new malware, to a surprising twist in the Apple vs. NSO Group saga. Even the seemingly mundane world of domain names and cloud configurations had its share of drama. Let’s dive into the details and see what lessons we can glean
Why ‘Never Expire’ Passwords Can Be a Risky Decision
Password resets can be frustrating for end users. Nobody likes being interrupted by the ‘time to change your password’ notification – and they like it even less when the new passwords they create are rejected by their organization’s password policy. IT teams share the pain, with resetting passwords via service desk tickets and support calls being an everyday burden. Despite this, it’s commonly
Cybersecurity Products Conking Out After macOS Sequoia Update
macOS Sequoia updates are causing cybersecurity software failures and breaking network connectivity for many.
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Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF) that, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7490, carries a CVSS score of 9.5 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a stack-based overflow vulnerability in ASF’s implementation of the tinydhcp server stemming from a lack of
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7490, carries a CVSS score of 9.5 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a stack-based overflow vulnerability in ASF’s implementation of the tinydhcp server stemming from a lack of
Discord Introduces DAVE Protocol for End-to-End Encryption in Audio and Video Calls
Popular social messaging platform Discord has announced that it’s rolling out a new custom end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) protocol to secure audio and video calls.
The protocol has been dubbed DAVE, short for Discord’s audio and video end-to-end encryption (“E2EE A/V”).
As part of the change introduced last week, voice and video in DMs, Group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams are expected to
The protocol has been dubbed DAVE, short for Discord’s audio and video end-to-end encryption (“E2EE A/V”).
As part of the change introduced last week, voice and video in DMs, Group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams are expected to
New PondRAT Malware Hidden in Python Packages Targets Software Developers
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed using poisoned Python packages as a way to deliver a new malware called PondRAT as part of an ongoing campaign.
PondRAT, according to new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, is assessed to be a lighter version of POOLRAT (aka SIMPLESEA), a known macOS backdoor that has been previously attributed to the Lazarus Group and deployed in
PondRAT, according to new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, is assessed to be a lighter version of POOLRAT (aka SIMPLESEA), a known macOS backdoor that has been previously attributed to the Lazarus Group and deployed in
Chinese Hackers Exploit GeoServer Flaw to Target APAC Nations with EAGLEDOOR Malware
A suspected advanced persistent threat (APT) originating from China targeted a government organization in Taiwan, and possibly other countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, by exploiting a recently patched critical security flaw impacting OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools.
The intrusion activity, which was detected by Trend Micro in July 2024, has been attributed to a threat actor dubbed Earth Baxia
The intrusion activity, which was detected by Trend Micro in July 2024, has been attributed to a threat actor dubbed Earth Baxia