How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-hackers-target-your-active-directory-with-breached-vpn-passwords/
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-hackers-target-your-active-directory-with-breached-vpn-passwords/
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How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization.
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California man steals $50 million using fake investment sites, gets 7 years
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/california-man-steals-50-million-using-fake-investment-sites-gets-7-years/
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/california-man-steals-50-million-using-fake-investment-sites-gets-7-years/
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California man steals $50 million using fake investment sites, gets 7 years
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020.
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Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-warns-users-to-patch-critical-wifi-router-vulnerabilities/
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-warns-users-to-patch-critical-wifi-router-vulnerabilities/
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Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible.
Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-cyberspies-use-new-ssh-backdoor-in-network-device-hacks/
A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-cyberspies-use-new-ssh-backdoor-in-network-device-hacks/
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Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations.
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Cyber agencies share security guidance for network edge devices
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. have issued guidance urging makers of network edge devices and appliances to improve forensic visibility to help defenders detect attacks and investigate breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-agencies-share-security-guidance-for-network-edge-devices/
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. have issued guidance urging makers of network edge devices and appliances to improve forensic visibility to help defenders detect attacks and investigate breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-agencies-share-security-guidance-for-network-edge-devices/
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Cyber agencies share security guidance for network edge devices
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. have issued guidance urging makers of network edge devices and appliances to improve forensic visibility to help defenders detect attacks and investigate breaches.
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Google Play, Apple App Store apps caught stealing crypto wallets
A new campaign dubbed 'SparkCat' has been uncovered, targeting the cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases of Android and iOS users using optical character recognition (OCR) stealers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-play-apple-app-store-apps-caught-stealing-crypto-wallets/
A new campaign dubbed 'SparkCat' has been uncovered, targeting the cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases of Android and iOS users using optical character recognition (OCR) stealers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-play-apple-app-store-apps-caught-stealing-crypto-wallets/
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Crypto-stealing apps found in Apple App Store for the first time
A new campaign dubbed 'SparkCat' has been uncovered, targeting the cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases of Android and iOS users using optical character recognition (OCR) stealers.
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Zyxel won’t patch newly exploited flaws in end-of-life routers
Zyxel has issued a security advisory about actively exploited flaws in CPE Series devices, warning that it has no plans to issue fixing patches and urging users to move to actively supported models. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zyxel-wont-patch-newly-exploited-flaws-in-end-of-life-routers/
Zyxel has issued a security advisory about actively exploited flaws in CPE Series devices, warning that it has no plans to issue fixing patches and urging users to move to actively supported models. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zyxel-wont-patch-newly-exploited-flaws-in-end-of-life-routers/
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Zyxel won’t patch newly exploited flaws in end-of-life routers
Zyxel has issued a security advisory about actively exploited flaws in CPE Series devices, warning that it has no plans to issue fixing patches and urging users to move to actively supported models.
How attackers abuse S3 Bucket Namesquatting — And How to Stop Them
AWS S3 bucket names are global with predictable names that can be exploited in "S3 bucket namesquatting" attacks to access or hijack S3 buckets. In this article, Varonis explains how these attacks work and how you can prevent them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-attackers-abuse-s3-bucket-namesquatting-and-how-to-stop-them/
AWS S3 bucket names are global with predictable names that can be exploited in "S3 bucket namesquatting" attacks to access or hijack S3 buckets. In this article, Varonis explains how these attacks work and how you can prevent them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-attackers-abuse-s3-bucket-namesquatting-and-how-to-stop-them/
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How attackers abuse S3 Bucket Namesquatting — And How to Stop Them
AWS S3 bucket names are global with predictable names that can be exploited in "S3 bucket namesquatting" attacks to access or hijack S3 buckets. In this article, Varonis explains how these attacks work and how you can prevent them.
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Spain arrests suspected hacker of US and Spanish military agencies
The Spanish police have arrested a suspected hacker in Alicante for allegedly conducting 40 cyberattacks targeting critical public and private organizations, including the Guardia Civil, the Ministry of Defense, NATO, the US Army, and various universities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/spain-arrests-suspected-hacker-of-us-and-spanish-military-agencies/
The Spanish police have arrested a suspected hacker in Alicante for allegedly conducting 40 cyberattacks targeting critical public and private organizations, including the Guardia Civil, the Ministry of Defense, NATO, the US Army, and various universities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/spain-arrests-suspected-hacker-of-us-and-spanish-military-agencies/
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Spain arrests suspected hacker of US and Spanish military agencies
The Spanish police have arrested a suspected hacker in Alicante for allegedly conducting 40 cyberattacks targeting critical public and private organizations, including the Guardia Civil, the Ministry of Defense, NATO, the US Army, and various universities.
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CISA tags Microsoft .NET and Apache OFBiz bugs as exploited in attacks
The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added four vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging federal agencies and large organizations to apply the available security updates as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-microsoft-net-and-apache-ofbiz-bugs-as-exploited-in-attacks/
The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added four vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging federal agencies and large organizations to apply the available security updates as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-microsoft-net-and-apache-ofbiz-bugs-as-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA tags Microsoft .NET and Apache OFBiz bugs as exploited in attacks
The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added four vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging federal agencies and large organizations to apply the available security updates as soon as possible.
AMD fixes bug that lets hackers load malicious microcode patches
AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode on unpatched devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-fixes-bug-that-lets-hackers-load-malicious-microcode-patches/
AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode on unpatched devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-fixes-bug-that-lets-hackers-load-malicious-microcode-patches/
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AMD fixes bug that lets hackers load malicious microcode patches
AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode on unpatched devices.
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Hackers spoof Microsoft ADFS login pages to steal credentials
A help desk phishing campaign targets an organization's Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) using spoofed login pages to steal credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-spoof-microsoft-adfs-login-pages-to-steal-credentials/
A help desk phishing campaign targets an organization's Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) using spoofed login pages to steal credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-spoof-microsoft-adfs-login-pages-to-steal-credentials/
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Hackers spoof Microsoft ADFS login pages to steal credentials
A help desk phishing campaign targets an organization's Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) using spoofed login pages to steal credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections.
CISA orders agencies to patch Linux kernel bug exploited in attacks
CISA has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems within three weeks against a high-severity Linux kernel flaw actively exploited in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-agencies-to-patch-linux-kernel-bug-exploited-in-attacks/
CISA has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems within three weeks against a high-severity Linux kernel flaw actively exploited in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-agencies-to-patch-linux-kernel-bug-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA orders agencies to patch Linux kernel bug exploited in attacks
CISA has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems within three weeks against a high-severity Linux kernel flaw actively exploited in attacks.
Ransomware payments fell by 35% in 2024, totalling $813,550,000
Payments to ransomware actors decreased 35% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $813.55 million, down from $1.25 billion recorded in 2023. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-payments-fell-by-35-percent-in-2024-totalling-813-550-000/
Payments to ransomware actors decreased 35% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $813.55 million, down from $1.25 billion recorded in 2023. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-payments-fell-by-35-percent-in-2024-totalling-813-550-000/
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Ransomware payments fell by 35% in 2024, totalling $813,550,000
Payments to ransomware actors decreased 35% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $813.55 million, down from $1.25 billion recorded in 2023.
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Robocallers posing as FCC fraud prevention team call FCC staff
The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing as fictitious FCC "Fraud Prevention Team," by failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. However, Telnyx says the FCC is mistaken and denies the accusations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/robocallers-posing-as-fcc-fraud-prevention-team-call-fcc-staff/
The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing as fictitious FCC "Fraud Prevention Team," by failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. However, Telnyx says the FCC is mistaken and denies the accusations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/robocallers-posing-as-fcc-fraud-prevention-team-call-fcc-staff/
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Robocallers posing as FCC fraud prevention team call FCC staff
The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing as fictitious FCC "Fraud Prevention Team," by failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. However, Telnyx says…
Microsoft script updates bootable media for BlackLotus bootkit fixes
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new "Windows UEFI CA 2023" certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-script-updates-bootable-media-for-blacklotus-bootkit-fixes/
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new "Windows UEFI CA 2023" certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-script-updates-bootable-media-for-blacklotus-bootkit-fixes/
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New Microsoft script updates Windows media with bootkit malware fixes
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new "Windows UEFI CA 2023" certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year.
British engineering firm IMI discloses breach, shares no details
British-based engineering firm IMI plc has disclosed a security breach after unknown attackers hacked into the company's systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/british-engineering-firm-imi-discloses-breach-shares-no-details/
British-based engineering firm IMI plc has disclosed a security breach after unknown attackers hacked into the company's systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/british-engineering-firm-imi-discloses-breach-shares-no-details/
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British engineering firm IMI discloses breach, shares no details
British-based engineering firm IMI plc has disclosed a security breach after unknown attackers hacked into the company's systems.
DDoS attacks reportedly behind DayZ and Arma network outages
An ongoing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack targets Bohemia Interactive's infrastructure, preventing players of DayZ and Arma Reforger from playing the games online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-attacks-reportedly-behind-dayz-and-arma-network-outages/
An ongoing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack targets Bohemia Interactive's infrastructure, preventing players of DayZ and Arma Reforger from playing the games online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-attacks-reportedly-behind-dayz-and-arma-network-outages/
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DDoS attacks reportedly behind DayZ and Arma network outages
An ongoing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack targets Bohemia Interactive's infrastructure, preventing players of DayZ and Arma Reforger from playing the games online.
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Critical Cisco ISE bug can let attackers run commands as root
Cisco has fixed two critical Identity Services Engine (ISE) vulnerabilities that can let attackers with read-only admin privileges bypass authorization and run commands as root. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-ise-bug-can-let-attackers-run-commands-as-root/
Cisco has fixed two critical Identity Services Engine (ISE) vulnerabilities that can let attackers with read-only admin privileges bypass authorization and run commands as root. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-ise-bug-can-let-attackers-run-commands-as-root/
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Critical Cisco ISE bug can let attackers run commands as root
Cisco has fixed two critical Identity Services Engine (ISE) vulnerabilities that can let attackers with read-only admin privileges bypass authorization and run commands as root.
Hackers exploit SimpleHelp RMM flaws to deploy Sliver malware
Hackers are targeting vulnerable SimpleHelp RMM clients to create administrator accounts, drop backdoors, and potentially lay the groundwork for ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-simplehelp-rmm-flaws-to-deploy-sliver-malware/
Hackers are targeting vulnerable SimpleHelp RMM clients to create administrator accounts, drop backdoors, and potentially lay the groundwork for ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-simplehelp-rmm-flaws-to-deploy-sliver-malware/
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Hackers exploit SimpleHelp RMM flaws to deploy Sliver malware
Hackers are targeting vulnerable SimpleHelp RMM clients to create administrator accounts, drop backdoors, and potentially lay the groundwork for ransomware attacks.
Critical RCE bug in Microsoft Outlook now exploited in attacks
CISA warned U.S. federal agencies on Thursday to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a critical Microsoft Outlook remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-rce-bug-in-microsoft-outlook-now-exploited-in-attacks/
CISA warned U.S. federal agencies on Thursday to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a critical Microsoft Outlook remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-rce-bug-in-microsoft-outlook-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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Critical RCE bug in Microsoft Outlook now exploited in attacks
CISA warned U.S. federal agencies on Thursday to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a critical Microsoft Outlook remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.