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TP-Link Archer WiFi router flaw exploited by Mirai malware

The Mirai malware botnet is actively exploiting a TP-Link Archer A21 (AX1800) WiFi router vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-1389 to incorporate devices into DDoS (distributed denial of service) swarms. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tp-link-archer-wifi-router-flaw-exploited-by-mirai-malware/
Google Authenticator now backs up your 2FA codes to the cloud

The Google Authenticator app has received a critical update for Android and iOS that allows users to back up their two-factor authentication one-time passwords (OTPs) to their Google Accounts and have multi-device support. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-authenticator-now-backs-up-your-2fa-codes-to-the-cloud/
New SLP bug can lead to massive 2,200x DDoS amplification attacks

A new reflective Denial-of-Service (DoS) amplification vulnerability in the Service Location Protocol (SLP) allows threat actors to launch massive denial-of-service attacks with 2,200X amplification. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-slp-bug-can-lead-to-massive-2-200x-ddos-amplification-attacks/
VMware fixes critical zero-day exploit chain used at Pwn2Own

VMware has released security updates to address zero-day vulnerabilities that could be chained to gain code execution systems running unpatched versions of the company's Workstation and Fusion software hypervisors. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-critical-zero-day-exploit-chain-used-at-pwn2own/