CISA recommends disabling the legacy Cisco Smart Install feature after seeing it abused by threat actors in recent attacks to steal sensitive data, such as system configuration files. […]
CrowdStrike Dismisses Claims of Exploitability in Falcon Sensor Bug
CrowdStrike dismissed claims that the Falcon EDR sensor bug could be exploited for privilege escalation or remote code execution.
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18-year-old security flaw in Firefox and Chrome exploited in attacks
A vulnerability disclosed 18 years ago, dubbed “0.0.0.0 Day”, allows malicious websites to bypass security in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari and interact with services on a local network. […]
University Professors Targeted by North Korean Cyber Espionage Group
The North Korea-linked threat actor known as Kimsuky has been linked to a new set of attacks targeting university staff, researchers, and professors for intelligence gathering purposes.
Cybersecurity firm Resilience said it identified the activity in late July 2024 after it observed an operation security (OPSEC) error made by the hackers.
Kimsuky, also known by the names APT43, ARCHIPELAGO,
Cybersecurity firm Resilience said it identified the activity in late July 2024 after it observed an operation security (OPSEC) error made by the hackers.
Kimsuky, also known by the names APT43, ARCHIPELAGO,
Stolen Credentials Have Turned SaaS Apps Into Attackers’ Playgrounds
SaaS app log analysis highlights the rapid smash and grab raid: in, steal, and leave in 30 minutes.
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ADT confirms data breach after customer info leaked on hacking forum
ADT Inc. disclosed via a Form 8-K filing at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that hackers have gained access to its systems, which hold customer order details. […]
After the Dust Settles: Post-Incident Actions
After a cybersecurity incident, what should organizations do to learn from it and improve their security posture for the future?
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Immutability in Cybersecurity: A Layer of Security Amidst Complexity and Misconceptions
In modern security parlance, ‘immutable’ has three primary associations: immutable servers, immutable backup, and immutable data.
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0.0.0.0 Day: 18-Year-Old Browser Vulnerability Impacts MacOS and Linux Devices
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new “0.0.0.0 Day” impacting all major web browsers that malicious websites could take advantage of to breach local networks.
The critical vulnerability “exposes a fundamental flaw in how browsers handle network requests, potentially granting malicious actors access to sensitive services running on local devices,” Oligo Security researcher Avi Lumelsky
The critical vulnerability “exposes a fundamental flaw in how browsers handle network requests, potentially granting malicious actors access to sensitive services running on local devices,” Oligo Security researcher Avi Lumelsky
US Offering $10 Million Reward for Iranian ICS Hackers
The US is offering up to $10 million for Iranian individuals accused of hacking water utility industrial control systems last year.
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