Hackers Backdoor Cloud Servers to Attack Future Customers
A new vulnerability dubbed Cloudborne can allow attackers to implant backdoor implants in the firmware or BMC of bare metal servers that survive client reassignment in bare metal and general cloud services, leading to a variety of attack scenarios. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-backdoor-cloud-servers-to-attack-future-customers/
A new vulnerability dubbed Cloudborne can allow attackers to implant backdoor implants in the firmware or BMC of bare metal servers that survive client reassignment in bare metal and general cloud services, leading to a variety of attack scenarios. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-backdoor-cloud-servers-to-attack-future-customers/
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Hackers Backdoor Cloud Servers to Attack Future Customers
A new vulnerability dubbed Cloudborne can allow attackers to implant backdoor implants in the firmware or BMC of bare metal servers that survive client reassignment in bare metal and general cloud services, leading to a variety of attack scenarios.
Malvertising Attack Sneaks JavaScript Payload in Polyglot Images
A new malvertising attack observed in the wild relies on a less used technique to hide the malicious payload. The authors turned to polyglot images to add the JavaScript code that redirects to a page offering a fake reward. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-attack-sneaks-javascript-payload-in-polyglot-images/
A new malvertising attack observed in the wild relies on a less used technique to hide the malicious payload. The authors turned to polyglot images to add the JavaScript code that redirects to a page offering a fake reward. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-attack-sneaks-javascript-payload-in-polyglot-images/
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Malvertising Attack Sneaks JavaScript Payload in Polyglot Images
A new malvertising attack observed in the wild relies on a less used technique to hide the malicious payload. The authors turned to polyglot images to add the JavaScript code that redirects to a page offering a fake reward.
Adobe Sends Emails About Retirement of Shockwave on April 9th
Adobe has started sending out emails to enterprise clients about the imminent retirement of Adobe Shockwave. These emails state that Adobe Shockwave player for Windows will no longer be available for download starting on April 9th 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adobe-sends-emails-about-retirement-of-shockwave-on-april-9th/
Adobe has started sending out emails to enterprise clients about the imminent retirement of Adobe Shockwave. These emails state that Adobe Shockwave player for Windows will no longer be available for download starting on April 9th 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adobe-sends-emails-about-retirement-of-shockwave-on-april-9th/
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Adobe Sends Emails About Retirement of Shockwave on April 9th
Adobe has started sending out emails to enterprise clients about the imminent retirement of Adobe Shockwave. These emails state that Adobe Shockwave player for Windows will no longer be available for download starting on April 9th 2019.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18346 Released With Bug Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18346 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is a maintenance build only that resolves numerous bugs, but does not add any new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18346-released-with-bug-fixes/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18346 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is a maintenance build only that resolves numerous bugs, but does not add any new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18346-released-with-bug-fixes/
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18346 Released With Bug Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18346 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is a maintenance build only that resolves numerous bugs, but does not add any new features.
Thunderclap Vulnerabilities Allow Attacks Using Thunderbolt Peripherals
Modern computers that come with a Thunderbolt interface and run Windows, macOS, Linux, or FreeBSD are vulnerable to a range of Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks performed by potential attackers with physical access to the device using malicious peripherals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thunderclap-vulnerabilities-allow-attacks-using-thunderbolt-peripherals/
Modern computers that come with a Thunderbolt interface and run Windows, macOS, Linux, or FreeBSD are vulnerable to a range of Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks performed by potential attackers with physical access to the device using malicious peripherals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thunderclap-vulnerabilities-allow-attacks-using-thunderbolt-peripherals/
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Thunderclap Vulnerabilities Allow Attacks Using Thunderbolt Peripherals
Modern computers that come with a Thunderbolt interface and run Windows, macOS, Linux, or FreeBSD are vulnerable to a range of Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks performed by potential attackers with physical access to the device using malicious peripherals.
Google Enhances Google Play Protect on Android, but Is It Enough?
Google has made changes to Google Play Protect in order to better protect Android users from malicious apps. Will these protections, though, be enough? [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-enhances-google-play-protect-on-android-but-is-it-enough/
Google has made changes to Google Play Protect in order to better protect Android users from malicious apps. Will these protections, though, be enough? [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-enhances-google-play-protect-on-android-but-is-it-enough/
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Google Enhances Google Play Protect on Android, but Is It Enough?
Google has made changes to Google Play Protect in order to better protect Android users from malicious apps. Will these protections, though, be enough?
28 Billion Credential Stuffing Attempts During Second Half of 2018
During the second half of 2018, between May and December 2018, roughly 28 billion credential stuffing attempts have been detected, with retail websites being the main target of credential abuse with 10 billion attempts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/28-billion-credential-stuffing-attempts-during-second-half-of-2018/
During the second half of 2018, between May and December 2018, roughly 28 billion credential stuffing attempts have been detected, with retail websites being the main target of credential abuse with 10 billion attempts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/28-billion-credential-stuffing-attempts-during-second-half-of-2018/
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28 Billion Credential Stuffing Attempts During Second Half of 2018
During the second half of 2018, between May and December 2018, roughly 28 billion credential stuffing attempts have been detected, with retail websites being the main target of credential abuse with 10 billion attempts.
New Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Found in Cisco WebEx Meetings
A vulnerability found in the update service of the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows could allow an unprivileged local attacker to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands using the SYSTEM user privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-found-in-cisco-webex-meetings/
A vulnerability found in the update service of the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows could allow an unprivileged local attacker to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands using the SYSTEM user privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-found-in-cisco-webex-meetings/
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New Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Found in Cisco WebEx Meetings
A vulnerability found in the update service of the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows could allow an unprivileged local attacker to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands using the SYSTEM user privileges.
Web Site for a Bangladesh Embassy Compromised with Malicious Docs
The web site for the Bangladeshi Embassy in Cairo has been compromised so that it distributes malicious Word documents, which install malware downloaders onto an infected computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/web-site-for-a-bangladesh-embassy-compromised-with-malicious-docs/
The web site for the Bangladeshi Embassy in Cairo has been compromised so that it distributes malicious Word documents, which install malware downloaders onto an infected computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/web-site-for-a-bangladesh-embassy-compromised-with-malicious-docs/
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Web Site for a Bangladesh Embassy Compromised with Malicious Docs
The web site for the Bangladeshi Embassy in Cairo has been compromised so that it distributes malicious Word documents, which install malware downloaders onto an infected computer.
Cyber-Espionage Group Customizes Old, Public Tools
A cyber-espionage threat actor believed to operate from China relies for its activities on publicly available tools; the source code for some of them has been released as early as 2007. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-espionage-group-customizes-old-public-tools/
A cyber-espionage threat actor believed to operate from China relies for its activities on publicly available tools; the source code for some of them has been released as early as 2007. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-espionage-group-customizes-old-public-tools/
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Cyber-Espionage Group Customizes Old, Public Tools
A cyber-espionage threat actor believed to operate from China relies for its activities on publicly available tools; the source code for some of them has been released as early as 2007.
TLS 1.3 Support Coming to iOS 12.2, Enabled System-Wide in Beta Releases
TLS 1.3, the next major version of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol, will be available in iOS 12.2 and it can already be tested by iOS users willing to install the iOS 12.2 Beta 3 release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tls-13-support-coming-to-ios-122-enabled-system-wide-in-beta-releases/
TLS 1.3, the next major version of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol, will be available in iOS 12.2 and it can already be tested by iOS users willing to install the iOS 12.2 Beta 3 release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tls-13-support-coming-to-ios-122-enabled-system-wide-in-beta-releases/
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TLS 1.3 Support Coming to iOS 12.2, Enabled System-Wide in Beta Releases
TLS 1.3, the next major version of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol, will be available in iOS 12.2 and it can already be tested by iOS users willing to install the iOS 12.2 Beta 3 release.
AltFS Fileless File System Aims to Evades Detection by Security Software
Exclusive: Researchers from SafeBreach have developed an open source library that creates a fileless file system residing in operating system resources such as the Windows Registry, WMI, or the user defaults system in macOS. This system was created to illustrate how a fileless file system framework could be created to help security s [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/altfs-fileless-file-system-aims-to-evades-detection-by-security-software/
Exclusive: Researchers from SafeBreach have developed an open source library that creates a fileless file system residing in operating system resources such as the Windows Registry, WMI, or the user defaults system in macOS. This system was created to illustrate how a fileless file system framework could be created to help security s [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/altfs-fileless-file-system-aims-to-evades-detection-by-security-software/
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AltFS Fileless File System Aims to Evades Detection by Security Software
Exclusive: Researchers from SafeBreach have developed an open source library that creates a fileless file system residing in operating system resources such as the Windows Registry, WMI, or the user defaults system in macOS. This system was created to illustrate…
New Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Found in Cisco WebEx Meetings
A vulnerability found in the update service of the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows could allow an unprivileged local attacker to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands using the SYSTEM user privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-found-in-cisco-webex-meetings/
A vulnerability found in the update service of the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows could allow an unprivileged local attacker to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands using the SYSTEM user privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-found-in-cisco-webex-meetings/
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New Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Found in Cisco WebEx Meetings
A vulnerability found in the update service of the Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows could allow an unprivileged local attacker to elevate privileges and run arbitrary commands using the SYSTEM user privileges.
Icons and Screenshots of Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge Browser Leaked Online
Leaked images related to Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser have been leaked online this past week. These images include ones allegedly for the Edge installer and what appears to be a Edge Canary icon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/icons-and-screenshots-of-microsofts-chromium-based-edge-browser-leaked-online/
Leaked images related to Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser have been leaked online this past week. These images include ones allegedly for the Edge installer and what appears to be a Edge Canary icon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/icons-and-screenshots-of-microsofts-chromium-based-edge-browser-leaked-online/
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Icons and Screenshots of Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge Browser Leaked Online
Leaked images related to Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser have been leaked online this past week. These images include ones allegedly for the Edge installer and what appears to be a Edge Canary icon.
Social Media Attacks Generate $3.25 Billion for Crooks Each Year
Cybercriminals are becoming more clever every year when it comes to exploiting the trust of social media users and this translates into increased earnings, with malicious activities targeting social media platforms netting criminals roughly $3.25 billion per year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/social-media-attacks-generate-325-billion-for-crooks-each-year/
Cybercriminals are becoming more clever every year when it comes to exploiting the trust of social media users and this translates into increased earnings, with malicious activities targeting social media platforms netting criminals roughly $3.25 billion per year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/social-media-attacks-generate-325-billion-for-crooks-each-year/
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Social Media Attacks Generate $3.25 Billion for Crooks Each Year
Cybercriminals are becoming more clever every year when it comes to exploiting the trust of social media users and this translates into increased earnings, with malicious activities targeting social media platforms netting criminals roughly $3.25 billion…
Outlook and Microsoft Account Phishing Emails Utilize Azure Blob Storage
Researchers have found two ongoing phishing campaigns utilizing Microsoft's Azure Blob Storage in order to steal recipient's Outlook and Microsoft account credentials. Both of these campaigns use convincing landing pages that utilize SSL certificates and the windows.net domain to appear legitimate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/outlook-and-microsoft-account-phishing-emails-utilize-azure-blob-storage/
Researchers have found two ongoing phishing campaigns utilizing Microsoft's Azure Blob Storage in order to steal recipient's Outlook and Microsoft account credentials. Both of these campaigns use convincing landing pages that utilize SSL certificates and the windows.net domain to appear legitimate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/outlook-and-microsoft-account-phishing-emails-utilize-azure-blob-storage/
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Outlook and Microsoft Account Phishing Emails Utilize Azure Blob Storage
Researchers have found two ongoing phishing campaigns utilizing Microsoft's Azure Blob Storage in order to steal recipient's Outlook and Microsoft account credentials. Both of these campaigns use convincing landing pages that utilize SSL certificates and…
Coinhive In-Browser Cryptomining Service Shuts Down on March 8
The Coinhive cryptomining mining service which was designed to offer web developers a JavaScript-based Monero miner announced that it will discontinue its services on March 8, 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/coinhive-in-browser-cryptomining-service-shuts-down-on-march-8/
The Coinhive cryptomining mining service which was designed to offer web developers a JavaScript-based Monero miner announced that it will discontinue its services on March 8, 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/coinhive-in-browser-cryptomining-service-shuts-down-on-march-8/
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Coinhive In-Browser Cryptomining Service Shuts Down on March 8
The Coinhive cryptomining mining service which was designed to offer web developers a JavaScript-based Monero miner announced that it will discontinue its services on March 8, 2019.
Topps.com Sports Collectible Site Exposes Payment Info in MageCart Attack
The sports trading card and collectible company Topps disclosed issued a data breach notification stating that it was affected by an attack, which possibly exposed the payment and address information of its customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toppscom-sports-collectible-site-exposes-payment-info-in-magecart-attack/
The sports trading card and collectible company Topps disclosed issued a data breach notification stating that it was affected by an attack, which possibly exposed the payment and address information of its customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toppscom-sports-collectible-site-exposes-payment-info-in-magecart-attack/
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Topps.com Sports Collectible Site Exposes Payment Info in MageCart Attack
The sports trading card and collectible company Topps disclosed issued a data breach notification stating that it was affected by an attack, which possibly exposed the payment and address information of its customers.
Microsoft Announces Azure Sentinel and Threat Experts Cloud-Based Tech
Microsoft announced its new cloud-based Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Threat Experts solutions designed to allow security professionals to react faster and provide adequate responses during cyber attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-announces-azure-sentinel-and-threat-experts-cloud-based-tech/
Microsoft announced its new cloud-based Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Threat Experts solutions designed to allow security professionals to react faster and provide adequate responses during cyber attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-announces-azure-sentinel-and-threat-experts-cloud-based-tech/
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Microsoft Announces Azure Sentinel and Threat Experts Cloud-Based Tech
Microsoft announced its new cloud-based Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Threat Experts solutions designed to allow security professionals to react faster and provide adequate responses during cyber attacks.
MageCart Group Evolves Tactics To Better Steal Your Credit Cards
There are at least a dozen Magecart groups that try to plant their code for skimming payment card data on online stores, but not all of them are equally advanced. Group 4 has taken cybercrime activity to a professional level. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magecart-group-evolves-tactics-to-better-steal-your-credit-cards/
There are at least a dozen Magecart groups that try to plant their code for skimming payment card data on online stores, but not all of them are equally advanced. Group 4 has taken cybercrime activity to a professional level. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magecart-group-evolves-tactics-to-better-steal-your-credit-cards/
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MageCart Group Evolves Tactics To Better Steal Your Credit Cards
There are at least a dozen Magecart groups that try to plant their code for skimming payment card data on online stores, but not all of them are equally advanced. Group 4 has taken cybercrime activity to a professional level.