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Point of entry: Why hackers target stolen credentials for initial access

Stolen credentials are a big problem, commonly used to breach networks in attacks. Learn more from Specops Software about checking the password hygiene of your Active Directory. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/point-of-entry-why-hackers-target-stolen-credentials-for-initial-access/
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Hacker wipes 13,000 devices after breaching classroom management platform

A hacker has breached Mobile Guardian, a digital classroom management platform used worldwide, and remotely wiped data from at least 13,000 student's iPads and Chromebooks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-wipes-13-000-devices-after-breaching-classroom-management-platform/
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Samsung to pay $1,000,000 for RCEs on Galaxy’s secure vault

Samsung has launched a new bug bounty program for its mobile devices with rewards of up to $1,000,000 for reports demonstrating critical attack scenarios. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-to-pay-1-000-000-for-rces-on-galaxys-secure-vault/
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Google Chrome will let you send money to your favourite website

Google has confirmed plans to implement Web Monetization in Chrome, allowing website owners to receive micro-payments as tips or rewards for their content as an additional way to generate revenue. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-will-let-you-send-money-to-your-favourite-website/
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How MSPs and MSSPs offer vCISO services with skilled CISOs in short supply

With skilled CISOs in short supply, service providers are turning to virtual CISOs. A new eBook by Cynomi explains how service providers/MSPs can quickly and easily expand vCISO service offerings to their customers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-msps-and-mssps-offer-vciso-services-with-skilled-cisos-in-short-supply/
Critical Progress WhatsUp RCE flaw now under active exploitation

Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a recently fixed  Progress WhatsUp Gold remote code execution vulnerability on exposed servers for initial access to corporate networks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-progress-whatsup-rce-flaw-now-under-active-exploitation/
UK IT provider faces $7.7 million fine for 2022 ransomware breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced a provisional decision to impose a fine of £6.09M ($7.74 million) on Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) for its failure to protect the personal information of tens of thousands when it was hit by ransomware in 2022. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-it-provider-faces-77-million-fine-for-2022-ransomware-breach/
Windows Update downgrade attack "unpatches" fully-updated systems

SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev discovered a Windows Update downgrade attack that can "unpatch" fully-updated Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems to reintroduce old vulnerabilities [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-update-downgrade-attack-unpatches-fully-updated-systems/
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New CMoon USB worm targets Russians in data theft attacks

A new self-spreading worm named 'CMoon,' capable of stealing account credentials and other data, has been distributed in Russia since early July 2024 via a compromised gas supply company website. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cmoon-usb-worm-targets-russians-in-data-theft-attacks/
FBI: BlackSuit ransomware made over $500 million in ransom demands

CISA and the FBI confirmed today that the Royal ransomware rebranded to BlackSuit and has demanded over $500 million from victims since it emerged more than two years ago. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-blacksuit-ransomware-made-over-500-million-in-ransom-demands/
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Ronin Network hacked, $12 million returned by "white hat" hackers

Gambling blockchain Ronin Network suffered a security incident yesterday when white hat hackers exploited an undocumented vulnerability on the Ronin bridge to withdraw 4,000 ETH and 2 million USDC, totaling $12 million. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ronin-network-hacked-12-million-returned-by-white-hat-hackers/
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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. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/18-year-old-security-flaw-in-firefox-and-chrome-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA warns of hackers abusing Cisco Smart Install feature

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. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-hackers-abusing-cisco-smart-install-feature/
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