βChinese hackers infect Dutch military network with malware
A Chinese cyber-espionage group breached the Dutch Ministry of Defence last year and deployed malware on compromised devices, according to the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) of the Netherlands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-infect-dutch-military-network-with-malware/
A Chinese cyber-espionage group breached the Dutch Ministry of Defence last year and deployed malware on compromised devices, according to the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) of the Netherlands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-infect-dutch-military-network-with-malware/
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Chinese hackers infect Dutch military network with malware
A Chinese cyber-espionage group breached the Dutch Ministry of Defence last year and deployed malware on compromised devices, according to the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) of the Netherlands.
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βFortinet snafu: Critical FortiSIEM CVEs are duplicates, issued in error
It turns out that critical Fortinet FortiSIEM vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-23108 and CVE-2024-23109 are not new and have been published this year in error. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-snafu-critical-fortisiem-cves-are-duplicates-issued-in-error/
It turns out that critical Fortinet FortiSIEM vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-23108 and CVE-2024-23109 are not new and have been published this year in error. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-snafu-critical-fortisiem-cves-are-duplicates-issued-in-error/
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Fortinet warns of new FortiSIEM RCE bugs in confusing disclosure
Fortinet is warning of two new unpatched patch bypasses for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in FortiSIEM, Fortinet's SIEM solution.
βRansomware payments reached record $1.1 billion in 2023
Ransomware payments in 2023 soared above $1.1 billion for the first time, shattering previous records and reversing the decline seen in 2022, marking the year as an exceptionally profitable period for ransomware gangs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-payments-reached-record-11-billion-in-2023/
Ransomware payments in 2023 soared above $1.1 billion for the first time, shattering previous records and reversing the decline seen in 2022, marking the year as an exceptionally profitable period for ransomware gangs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-payments-reached-record-11-billion-in-2023/
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Ransomware payments reached record $1.1 billion in 2023
Ransomware payments in 2023 soared above $1.1 billion for the first time, shattering previous records and reversing the decline seen in 2022, marking the year as an exceptionally profitable period for ransomware gangs.
βChinese hackers fail to rebuild botnet after FBI takedown
Chinese Volt Typhoon state hackers failed to revive a botnet recently taken down by the FBI, which was previously used in attacks targeting critical infrastructure across the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-fail-to-rebuild-botnet-after-fbi-takedown/
Chinese Volt Typhoon state hackers failed to revive a botnet recently taken down by the FBI, which was previously used in attacks targeting critical infrastructure across the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-fail-to-rebuild-botnet-after-fbi-takedown/
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Chinese hackers fail to rebuild botnet after FBI takedown
Chinese Volt Typhoon state hackers failed to revive a botnet recently taken down by the FBI, which was previously used in attacks targeting critical infrastructure across the United States.
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βHow to Apply Zero Trust to your Active Directory
With cyberattacks happening everyday, how can we apply zero trust principles towards keeping our Active Directory secure? Learn more from Specops Software on how to apply zero trust principles. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-apply-zero-trust-to-your-active-directory/
With cyberattacks happening everyday, how can we apply zero trust principles towards keeping our Active Directory secure? Learn more from Specops Software on how to apply zero trust principles. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-apply-zero-trust-to-your-active-directory/
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How to Apply Zero Trust to your Active Directory
With cyberattacks happening everyday, how can we apply zero trust principles towards keeping our Active Directory secure? Learn more from Specops Software on how to apply zero trust principles.
βCritical flaw in Shim bootloader impacts major Linux distros
A critical vulnerability in the Shim Linux bootloader enables attackers to execute code and take control of a target system before the kernel is loaded, bypassing existing security mechanisms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-flaw-in-shim-bootloader-impacts-major-linux-distros/
A critical vulnerability in the Shim Linux bootloader enables attackers to execute code and take control of a target system before the kernel is loaded, bypassing existing security mechanisms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-flaw-in-shim-bootloader-impacts-major-linux-distros/
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Critical flaw in Shim bootloader impacts major Linux distros
A critical vulnerability in the Shim Linux bootloader enables attackers to execute code and take control of a target system before the kernel is loaded, bypassing existing security mechanisms.
βNo, 3 million electric toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack
A widely reported story that 3 million electric toothbrushes were hacked with malware to conduct distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks is likely a hypothetical scenario instead of an actual attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/
A widely reported story that 3 million electric toothbrushes were hacked with malware to conduct distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks is likely a hypothetical scenario instead of an actual attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/
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No, 3 million electric toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack
A widely reported story that 3 million electric toothbrushes were hacked with malware to conduct distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks is likely a hypothetical scenario instead of an actual attack.
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βCritical Cisco bug exposes Expressway gateways to CSRF attacks
Cisco has patched several vulnerabilities affecting its Expressway Series collaboration gateways, two of them rated as critical severity and exposing vulnerable devices to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-bug-exposes-expressway-gateways-to-csrf-attacks/
Cisco has patched several vulnerabilities affecting its Expressway Series collaboration gateways, two of them rated as critical severity and exposing vulnerable devices to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-bug-exposes-expressway-gateways-to-csrf-attacks/
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Critical Cisco bug exposes Expressway gateways to CSRF attacks
Cisco has patched several vulnerabilities affecting its Expressway Series collaboration gateways, two of them rated as critical severity and exposing vulnerable devices to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
βGoogle tests blocking side-loaded Android apps with risky permissions
Google has launched a new pilot program to fight financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files that request access to risky permissions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-tests-blocking-side-loaded-android-apps-with-risky-permissions/
Google has launched a new pilot program to fight financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files that request access to risky permissions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-tests-blocking-side-loaded-android-apps-with-risky-permissions/
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Google tests blocking side-loaded Android apps with risky permissions
Google has launched a new pilot program to fight financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files that request access to risky permissions.
βChinese hackers hid in US infrastructure network for 5 years
The Chinese Volt Typhoon cyber-espionage group infiltrated a critical infrastructure network in the United States and remained undetected for at least five years before being discovered, according to a joint advisory from CISA, the NSA, the FBI, and partner Five Eyes agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-hid-in-us-infrastructure-network-for-5-years/
The Chinese Volt Typhoon cyber-espionage group infiltrated a critical infrastructure network in the United States and remained undetected for at least five years before being discovered, according to a joint advisory from CISA, the NSA, the FBI, and partner Five Eyes agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-hid-in-us-infrastructure-network-for-5-years/
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Chinese hackers hid in US infrastructure network for 5 years
The Chinese Volt Typhoon cyber-espionage group infiltrated a critical infrastructure network in the United States and remained undetected for at least five years before being discovered, according to a joint advisory from CISA, the NSA, the FBI, and partnerβ¦
βDenmark orders schools to stop sending student data to Google
The Danish data protection authority (Datatilsynet) has issued an injunction regarding student data being funneled to Google through the use of Chromebooks and Google Workspace services in the country's schools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/denmark-orders-schools-to-stop-sending-student-data-to-google/
The Danish data protection authority (Datatilsynet) has issued an injunction regarding student data being funneled to Google through the use of Chromebooks and Google Workspace services in the country's schools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/denmark-orders-schools-to-stop-sending-student-data-to-google/
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Denmark orders schools to stop sending student data to Google
The Danish data protection authority (Datatilsynet) has issued an injunction regarding student data being funneled to Google through the use of Chromebooks and Google Workspace services in the country's schools.
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βFacebook ads push new Ov3r_Stealer password-stealing malware
A new password-stealing malware named Ov3r_Stealer is spreading through fake job advertisements on Facebook, aiming to steal account credentials and cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-ads-push-new-ov3r-stealer-password-stealing-malware/
A new password-stealing malware named Ov3r_Stealer is spreading through fake job advertisements on Facebook, aiming to steal account credentials and cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-ads-push-new-ov3r-stealer-password-stealing-malware/
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Facebook ads push new Ov3r_Stealer password-stealing malware
A new password-stealing malware named Ov3r_Stealer is spreading through fake job advertisements on Facebook, aiming to steal account credentials and cryptocurrency.
βFortinet warns of new FortiSIEM RCE bugs in confusing disclosure
Fortinet is warning of two new unpatched patch bypasses for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in FortiSIEM, Fortinet's SIEM solution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-new-fortisiem-rce-bugs-in-confusing-disclosure/
Fortinet is warning of two new unpatched patch bypasses for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in FortiSIEM, Fortinet's SIEM solution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-new-fortisiem-rce-bugs-in-confusing-disclosure/
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Fortinet warns of new FortiSIEM RCE bugs in confusing disclosure
Fortinet is warning of two new unpatched patch bypasses for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in FortiSIEM, Fortinet's SIEM solution.
βGoogle teases a new modern look for sign-in pages, including Gmail
Google is on the brink of refreshing its sign-in pages, including Gmail, with a sleek, modern makeover. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-teases-a-new-modern-look-for-sign-in-pages-including-gmail/
Google is on the brink of refreshing its sign-in pages, including Gmail, with a sleek, modern makeover. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-teases-a-new-modern-look-for-sign-in-pages-including-gmail/
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Google teases a new modern look for sign-in pages, including Gmail
Google is on the brink of refreshing its sign-in pages, including Gmail, with a sleek, modern makeover.
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βData breaches at Viamedis and Almerys impact 33 million in France
Data breaches at two French healthcare payment service providers, Viamedis and Almerys, have now been determined to impact over 33 million people in the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breaches-at-viamedis-and-almerys-impact-33-million-in-france/
Data breaches at two French healthcare payment service providers, Viamedis and Almerys, have now been determined to impact over 33 million people in the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breaches-at-viamedis-and-almerys-impact-33-million-in-france/
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Data breaches at Viamedis and Almerys impact 33 million in France
Data breaches at two French healthcare payment service providers, Viamedis and Almerys, have now been determined to impact over 33 million people in the country.
βFake LastPass password manager spotted on Appleβs App Store
LastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-lastpass-password-manager-spotted-on-apples-app-store/
LastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-lastpass-password-manager-spotted-on-apples-app-store/
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Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Appleβs App Store
LastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials.
βUS offers $10 million for tips on Hive ransomware leadership
The U.S. State Department offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could help locate, identify, or arrest members of the Hive ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-offers-10-million-for-tips-on-hive-ransomware-leadership/
The U.S. State Department offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could help locate, identify, or arrest members of the Hive ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-offers-10-million-for-tips-on-hive-ransomware-leadership/
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US offers $10 million for tips on Hive ransomware leadership
The U.S. State Department offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could help locate, identify, or arrest members of the Hive ransomware gang.
βAndroid XLoader malware can now auto-execute after installation
A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-xloader-malware-can-now-auto-execute-after-installation/
A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-xloader-malware-can-now-auto-execute-after-installation/
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Android XLoader malware can now auto-execute after installation
A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch.
βMicrosoft unveils new 'Sudo for Windows' feature in Windows 11
Microsoft introduced 'Sudo for Windows' today, a new Windows 11 feature allowing users to execute commands with elevated privileges from unelevated terminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-new-sudo-for-windows-feature-in-windows-11/
Microsoft introduced 'Sudo for Windows' today, a new Windows 11 feature allowing users to execute commands with elevated privileges from unelevated terminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-new-sudo-for-windows-feature-in-windows-11/
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Microsoft unveils new 'Sudo for Windows' feature in Windows 11
Microsoft introduced 'Sudo for Windows' today, a new Windows 11 feature allowing users to execute commands with elevated privileges from unelevated terminals.
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βIvanti: Patch new Connect Secure auth bypass bug immediately
Today, Ivanti warned of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA gateways, urging admins to secure their appliances immediately. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-patch-new-connect-secure-auth-bypass-bug-immediately/
Today, Ivanti warned of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA gateways, urging admins to secure their appliances immediately. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-patch-new-connect-secure-auth-bypass-bug-immediately/
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Ivanti: Patch new Connect Secure auth bypass bug immediately
Today, Ivanti warned of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA gateways, urging admins to secure their appliances immediately.
βHyundai Motor Europe hit by Black Basta ransomware attack
Car maker Hyundai Motor Europe suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack, with the threat actors claiming to have stolen three terabytes of corporate data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hyundai-motor-europe-hit-by-black-basta-ransomware-attack/
Car maker Hyundai Motor Europe suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack, with the threat actors claiming to have stolen three terabytes of corporate data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hyundai-motor-europe-hit-by-black-basta-ransomware-attack/
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Hyundai Motor Europe hit by Black Basta ransomware attack
Car maker Hyundai Motor Europe suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack, with the threat actors claiming to have stolen three terabytes of corporate data.