SEC confirms X account was hacked in SIM swapping attack
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed today that its X account was hacked through a SIM-swapping attack on the cell phone number associated with the account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sec-confirms-x-account-was-hacked-in-sim-swapping-attack/
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed today that its X account was hacked through a SIM-swapping attack on the cell phone number associated with the account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sec-confirms-x-account-was-hacked-in-sim-swapping-attack/
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SEC confirms X account was hacked in SIM swapping attack
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed today that its X account was hacked through a SIM-swapping attack on the cell phone number associated with the account.
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Australia sanctions REvil hacker behind Medibank data breach
The Australian government has announced sanctions for Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, a Russian national considered responsible for the 2022 Medibank hack and a member of the REvil ransomware group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australia-sanctions-revil-hacker-behind-medibank-data-breach/
The Australian government has announced sanctions for Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, a Russian national considered responsible for the 2022 Medibank hack and a member of the REvil ransomware group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australia-sanctions-revil-hacker-behind-medibank-data-breach/
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US, UK, Australia sanction REvil hacker behind Medibank data breach
The Australian government has announced sanctions for Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, a Russian national considered responsible for the 2022 Medibank hack and a member of the REvil ransomware group.
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Fortra warns of new critical GoAnywhere MFT auth bypass, patch now
Fortra is warning of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) versions before 7.4.1 that allows an attacker to create a new admin user. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortra-warns-of-new-critical-goanywhere-mft-auth-bypass-patch-now/
Fortra is warning of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) versions before 7.4.1 that allows an attacker to create a new admin user. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortra-warns-of-new-critical-goanywhere-mft-auth-bypass-patch-now/
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Fortra warns of new critical GoAnywhere MFT auth bypass, patch now
Fortra is warning of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) versions before 7.4.1 that allows an attacker to create a new admin user.
Jason’s Deli says customer data exposed in credential stuffing attack
Jason's Deli is warning of a data breach in notifications sent to customers of its online platform stating that their personal data was exposed in credential stuffing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jasons-deli-says-customer-data-exposed-in-credential-stuffing-attack/
Jason's Deli is warning of a data breach in notifications sent to customers of its online platform stating that their personal data was exposed in credential stuffing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jasons-deli-says-customer-data-exposed-in-credential-stuffing-attack/
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Jason’s Deli says customer data exposed in credential stuffing attack
Jason's Deli is warning of a data breach in notifications sent to customers of its online platform stating that their personal data was exposed in credential stuffing attacks.
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Windows 10 KB5034203 preview update adds EU DMA compliance
Microsoft has released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which adds Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance in the European Economic Area (EEA) to allow European users to uninstall all apps in Windows by March 6. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5034203-preview-update-adds-eu-dma-compliance/
Microsoft has released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which adds Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance in the European Economic Area (EEA) to allow European users to uninstall all apps in Windows by March 6. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5034203-preview-update-adds-eu-dma-compliance/
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Windows 10 KB5034203 preview update adds EU DMA compliance
Microsoft has released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which adds Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance in the European Economic Area (EEA) to allow European users to uninstall all apps in Windows by March 6.
Kasseika ransomware uses antivirus driver to kill other antiviruses
A recently uncovered ransomware operation named 'Kasseika' has joined the club of threat actors that employs Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) tactics to disable antivirus software before encrypting files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kasseika-ransomware-uses-antivirus-driver-to-kill-other-antiviruses/
A recently uncovered ransomware operation named 'Kasseika' has joined the club of threat actors that employs Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) tactics to disable antivirus software before encrypting files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kasseika-ransomware-uses-antivirus-driver-to-kill-other-antiviruses/
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Kasseika ransomware uses antivirus driver to kill other antiviruses
A recently uncovered ransomware operation named 'Kasseika' has joined the club of threat actors that employs Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) tactics to disable antivirus software before encrypting files.
X adds passkeys support for iOS users in the United States
X, formerly Twitter, announced today that iOS users in the United States can now log into their accounts using passkeys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/x-adds-passkeys-support-for-ios-users-in-the-united-states/
X, formerly Twitter, announced today that iOS users in the United States can now log into their accounts using passkeys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/x-adds-passkeys-support-for-ios-users-in-the-united-states/
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X adds passkeys support for iOS users in the United States
X, formerly Twitter, announced today that iOS users in the United States can now log into their accounts using passkeys.
Trello API abused to link email addresses to 15 million accounts
An exposed Trello API allows linking private email addresses with Trello accounts, enabling the creation of millions of data profiles containing both public and private information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trello-api-abused-to-link-email-addresses-to-15-million-accounts/
An exposed Trello API allows linking private email addresses with Trello accounts, enabling the creation of millions of data profiles containing both public and private information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trello-api-abused-to-link-email-addresses-to-15-million-accounts/
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Trello API abused to link email addresses to 15 million accounts
An exposed Trello API allows linking private email addresses with Trello accounts, enabling the creation of millions of data profiles containing both public and private information.
Water services giant Veolia North America hit by ransomware attack
Veolia North America, a subsidiary of transnational conglomerate Veolia, disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted systems part of its Municipal Water division and disrupted its bill payment systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/water-services-giant-veolia-north-america-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
Veolia North America, a subsidiary of transnational conglomerate Veolia, disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted systems part of its Municipal Water division and disrupted its bill payment systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/water-services-giant-veolia-north-america-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
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Water services giant Veolia North America hit by ransomware attack
Veolia North America, a subsidiary of transnational conglomerate Veolia, disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted systems part of its Municipal Water division and disrupted its bill payment systems.
Exploit released for Fortra GoAnywhere MFT auth bypass bug
Exploit code is now available for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) software that allows attackers to create new admin users on unpatched instances via the administration portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-released-for-fortra-goanywhere-mft-auth-bypass-bug/
Exploit code is now available for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) software that allows attackers to create new admin users on unpatched instances via the administration portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-released-for-fortra-goanywhere-mft-auth-bypass-bug/
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Exploit released for Fortra GoAnywhere MFT auth bypass bug
Exploit code is now available for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) software that allows attackers to create new admin users on unpatched instances via the administration portal.
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Microsoft: Recent updates cause Sysprep Windows validation errors
Microsoft says admins are seeing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool to validate Windows installations for deployment after installing recent Windows 10 updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-recent-updates-cause-sysprep-windows-validation-errors/
Microsoft says admins are seeing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool to validate Windows installations for deployment after installing recent Windows 10 updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-recent-updates-cause-sysprep-windows-validation-errors/
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Microsoft: Recent updates cause Sysprep Windows validation errors
Microsoft says admins are seeing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool to validate Windows installations for deployment after installing recent Windows 10 updates.
Windows 11 KB5034204 update fixes Bluetooth audio issues, 24 bugs
Microsoft released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which comes with Bluetooth audio bug fixes and addresses 24 known issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5034204-update-fixes-bluetooth-audio-issues-24-bugs/
Microsoft released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which comes with Bluetooth audio bug fixes and addresses 24 known issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5034204-update-fixes-bluetooth-audio-issues-24-bugs/
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Windows 11 KB5034204 update fixes Bluetooth audio issues, 24 bugs
Microsoft released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which comes with Bluetooth audio bug fixes and addresses 24 known issues.
Tesla hacked, 24 zero-days demoed at Pwn2Own Automotive 2024
Security researchers hacked a Tesla Modem and collected awards of $722,500 on the first day of Pwn2Own Automotive 2024 for three bug collisions and 24 unique zero-day exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesla-hacked-24-zero-days-demoed-at-pwn2own-automotive-2024/
Security researchers hacked a Tesla Modem and collected awards of $722,500 on the first day of Pwn2Own Automotive 2024 for three bug collisions and 24 unique zero-day exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesla-hacked-24-zero-days-demoed-at-pwn2own-automotive-2024/
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Tesla hacked, 24 zero-days demoed at Pwn2Own Automotive 2024
Security researchers hacked a Tesla Modem and collected awards of $722,500 on the first day of Pwn2Own Automotive 2024 for three bug collisions and 24 unique zero-day exploits.
How to secure AD passwords without sacrificing end-user experience
To increase password security, regulatory bodies recommend longer and unique passwords. Despite this, many still stick to using the same easy-to-guess passwords for the sake of convenience. Learn more from Specops Software on an alternative approach that supports security and end-user experience at the same time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-secure-ad-passwords-without-sacrificing-end-user-experience/
To increase password security, regulatory bodies recommend longer and unique passwords. Despite this, many still stick to using the same easy-to-guess passwords for the sake of convenience. Learn more from Specops Software on an alternative approach that supports security and end-user experience at the same time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-secure-ad-passwords-without-sacrificing-end-user-experience/
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How to secure AD passwords without sacrificing end-user experience
To increase password security, regulatory bodies recommend longer and unique passwords. Despite this, many still stick to using the same easy-to-guess passwords for the sake of convenience. Learn more from Specops Software on an alternative approach that…
Google Pixel phones unusable after January 2024 system update
Google Pixel smartphone owners report problems after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update, being unable to access their devices internal storage, open the camera, take screenshots, or even open apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-pixel-phones-unusable-after-january-2024-system-update/
Google Pixel smartphone owners report problems after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update, being unable to access their devices internal storage, open the camera, take screenshots, or even open apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-pixel-phones-unusable-after-january-2024-system-update/
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Google Pixel phones unusable after January 2024 system update
Google Pixel smartphone owners report problems after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update, being unable to access their devices internal storage, open the camera, take screenshots, or even open apps.
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Global fintech firm EquiLend offline after recent cyberattack
New York-based global financial technology firm EquiLend says its operations have been disrupted after some systems were taken offline in a Monday cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/global-fintech-firm-equilend-offline-after-recent-cyberattack/
New York-based global financial technology firm EquiLend says its operations have been disrupted after some systems were taken offline in a Monday cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/global-fintech-firm-equilend-offline-after-recent-cyberattack/
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Global fintech firm EquiLend offline after recent cyberattack
New York-based global financial technology firm EquiLend says its operations have been disrupted after some systems were taken offline in a Monday cyberattack.
UK says AI will empower ransomware over the next two years
The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that artificial intelligence (AI) tools will have an adverse near-term impact on cybersecurity, helping escalate the threat of ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-says-ai-will-empower-ransomware-over-the-next-two-years/
The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that artificial intelligence (AI) tools will have an adverse near-term impact on cybersecurity, helping escalate the threat of ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-says-ai-will-empower-ransomware-over-the-next-two-years/
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UK says AI will empower ransomware over the next two years
The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that artificial intelligence (AI) tools will have an adverse near-term impact on cybersecurity, helping escalate the threat of ransomware.
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Over 5,300 GitLab servers exposed to zero-click account takeover attacks
Over 5,300 internet-exposed GitLab instances are vulnerable to CVE-2023-7028, a zero-click account takeover flaw GitLab warned about earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-5-300-gitlab-servers-exposed-to-zero-click-account-takeover-attacks/
Over 5,300 internet-exposed GitLab instances are vulnerable to CVE-2023-7028, a zero-click account takeover flaw GitLab warned about earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-5-300-gitlab-servers-exposed-to-zero-click-account-takeover-attacks/
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Over 5,300 GitLab servers exposed to zero-click account takeover attacks
Over 5,300 internet-exposed GitLab instances are vulnerable to CVE-2023-7028, a zero-click account takeover flaw GitLab warned about earlier this month.
VexTrio TDS: Inside a massive 70,000-domain cybercrime operation
A previously unknown traffic distribution system (TDS) named 'VexTrio' has been active since at least 2017, aiding 60 affiliates in their cybercrime operations through a massive network of 70,000 sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vextrio-tds-inside-a-massive-70-000-domain-cybercrime-operation/
A previously unknown traffic distribution system (TDS) named 'VexTrio' has been active since at least 2017, aiding 60 affiliates in their cybercrime operations through a massive network of 70,000 sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vextrio-tds-inside-a-massive-70-000-domain-cybercrime-operation/
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VexTrio TDS: Inside a massive 70,000-domain cybercrime operation
A previously unknown traffic distribution system (TDS) named 'VexTrio' has been active since at least 2017, aiding 60 affiliates in their cybercrime operations through a massive network of 70,000 sites.
HPE: Russian hackers breached its security team’s email accounts
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) disclosed today that suspected Russian hackers known as Midnight Blizzard gained access to the company's Microsoft Office 365 email environment to steal data from its cybersecurity team and other departments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hpe-russian-hackers-breached-its-security-teams-email-accounts/
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) disclosed today that suspected Russian hackers known as Midnight Blizzard gained access to the company's Microsoft Office 365 email environment to steal data from its cybersecurity team and other departments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hpe-russian-hackers-breached-its-security-teams-email-accounts/
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HPE: Russian hackers breached its security team’s email accounts
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) disclosed today that suspected Russian hackers known as Midnight Blizzard gained access to the company's Microsoft Office 365 email environment to steal data from its cybersecurity team and other departments.
Hackers target WordPress database plugin active on 1 million sites
Malicious activity targeting a critical severity flaw in the 'Better Search Replace' WordPress plugin has been detected, with researchers observing thousands of attempts in the past 24 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-wordpress-database-plugin-active-on-1-million-sites/
Malicious activity targeting a critical severity flaw in the 'Better Search Replace' WordPress plugin has been detected, with researchers observing thousands of attempts in the past 24 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-wordpress-database-plugin-active-on-1-million-sites/
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Hackers target WordPress database plugin active on 1 million sites
Malicious activity targeting a critical severity flaw in the 'Better Search Replace' WordPress plugin has been detected, with researchers observing thousands of attempts in the past 24 hours.