Academic researchers devise BadRAM, a new attack that uses $10 equipment to break AMD’s latest trusted execution environment protections.
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Google Pays $55,000 for High-Severity Chrome Browser Bug
Google pushes out major Chrome browser updates to fix multiple serious security defects.
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New Malware Technique Could Exploit Windows UI Framework to Evade EDR Tools
A newly devised technique leverages a Windows accessibility framework called UI Automation (UIA) to perform a wide range of malicious activities without tipping off endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
“To exploit this technique, a user must be convinced to run a program that uses UI Automation,” Akamai security researcher Tomer Peled said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “
“To exploit this technique, a user must be convinced to run a program that uses UI Automation,” Akamai security researcher Tomer Peled said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “
Krispy Kreme cyberattack impacts online orders and operations
US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme suffered a cyberattack in November that impacted portions of its business operations, including placing online orders. […]
Microsoft MFA AuthQuake Flaw Enabled Unlimited Brute-Force Attempts Without Alerts
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a “critical” security vulnerability in Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation that allows an attacker to trivially sidestep the protection and gain unauthorized access to a victim’s account.
“The bypass was simple: it took around an hour to execute, required no user interaction and did not generate any notification or provide the
“The bypass was simple: it took around an hour to execute, required no user interaction and did not generate any notification or provide the
Now on Demand: Inside a Hacker’s Playbook – How Cybercriminals Use Deepfakes
This eye-opening session that pulls back the curtain on how bad actors exploit social engineering tactics, like deepfake technology and Business Email Compromise (BEC).
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ZLoader Malware Returns With DNS Tunneling to Stealthily Mask C2 Comms
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the ZLoader malware that employs a Domain Name System (DNS) tunnel for command-and-control (C2) communications, indicating that the threat actors are continuing to refine the tool after resurfacing a year ago.
“Zloader 2.9.4.0 adds notable improvements including a custom DNS tunnel protocol for C2 communications and an interactive shell
“Zloader 2.9.4.0 adds notable improvements including a custom DNS tunnel protocol for C2 communications and an interactive shell
Atlassian, Splunk Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Atlassian and Splunk on Tuesday announced patches for over two dozen vulnerabilities, including high-severity flaws.
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Cleo Vulnerability Exploitation Linked to Termite Ransomware Group
Exploitation of a vulnerability affecting Cleo file transfer tools has been linked to the new Termite ransomware group.
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Google’s Willow Chip Signals the Urgency of Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
Google’s Willow quantum chip marks a transformative moment in quantum computing development.
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