🚨 SEO poisoning attack alert! GootLoader malware spreads by exploiting searches like "Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?"

Read more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/new-gootloader-campaign-targets-users.html

🔐 Imagine your banking app or car's software secretly turning on you...

This isn't a movie plot—it's the world of cyber in 2024. Dive into this week’s wildest cyber threats and top defense tips in our latest weekly recap.

Read it here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/thn-recap-top-cybersecurity-threats_11.html

A new ransomware, Ymir, uses advanced memory management tactics to execute malicious code stealthily.

It targeted a Colombian organization after credentials were stolen by RustyStealer.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/new-ymir-ransomware-exploits-memory-for.html

🛡️ North Korean hackers are using Flutter apps to target macOS with malware, bypassing traditional Apple security through signed developer IDs. Cryptocurrency companies are at risk.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/north-korean-hackers-target-macos-using.html

🔑 Revolutionizing SOCs: Behavioral Analytics is Back—Better than Ever!

Discover how behavioral analytics is transforming SOC incident response, improving speed and accuracy, and reducing resource costs.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/5-ways-behavioral-analytics-is.html

🚨 Cybercriminals have a new weapon: GoIssue, a tool that targets #GitHub developers with bulk phishing emails.

This method can steal credentials and compromise repositories. With prices slashed, attacks are now more scalable.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/new-phishing-tool-goissue-targets.html

Researchers have identified a #vulnerability in Citrix Virtual Apps that allows unauthenticated RCE through improper deserialization.

Read more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/new-flaws-in-citrix-virtual-apps-enable.html

Patches are available, but many organizations may still be exposed if not updated.

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🚨 Microsoft warns of actively exploited flaws in NTLM (CVE-2024-43451) & Task Scheduler (CVE-2024-49039), allowing NTLMv2 hash disclosure and privilege escalation to restricted RPC functions.

Find details on the November Patch Tuesday update: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/microsoft-fixes-90-new-vulnerabilities.html

The “Dream Job” campaign isn’t just a scam—it’s a sophisticated cyberattack.

Iranian hacker group TA455 mimics North Korean tactics, using fake job offers to deploy malware in the aerospace sector.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/iranian-hackers-use-dream-job-lures-to.html

🚨 OvrC cloud platform’s critical security flaws (CVE up to 9.2) allow attackers to bypass firewalls, hijack devices, and execute arbitrary code on IoT systems, threatening critical infrastructure.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/ovrc-platform-vulnerabilities-expose.html

Bitdefender has released a free decryptor for ShrinkLocker, a #ransomware that uses BitLocker to lock files, and can compromise entire networks in under 10 minutes.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/free-decryptor-released-for-bitlocker.html

🚨 90% of network traffic flows through browsers. This makes them a prime target for cybercriminals. Phishing, data leakage & credential theft are increasing threats.

Check out LayerX’s guide for CISOs on protecting your teams and data.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/comprehensive-guide-to-building-strong.html

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A threat group aligned with Hamas has expanded its cyber warfare beyond espionage, deploying new disruptive wipers and phishing campaigns targeting Israel.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/hamas-affiliated-wirte-employs-samecoin.html

🔒 Internal vs. External PenTesting: What IT Pros Need to Know!

Cyber threats are up 180% – is your network ready? Regular network pentesting is more important than ever, but do you know the difference between internal vs external pentesting? 🤔

• Internal: Tests from the inside, catching insider threats.
• External: Protects your public-facing assets from outside attacks.

Finding weaknesses first = saving $$$, staying compliant, and peace of mind. And with vPenTest, network pen testing is easier and more affordable than ever!

🔗 Read more: https://thn.news/network-penetration-testing

Exploit alert: Russia-linked threat actors have actively exploited the CVE-2024-43451 #vulnerability to deploy Spark RAT, with the potential for significant damage through credential theft.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/russian-hackers-exploit-new-ntlm-flaw.html

🛑 North Korean hackers are back with a new malware campaign targeting macOS. "RustyAttr" leverages extended file attributes to stealthily deliver malicious payloads.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/new-rustyattr-malware-targets-macos.html

A misconfigured TikTok pixel nearly caused a costly GDPR violation for a global travel company, showing how simple oversights can lead to significant fines and reputational damage.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/tiktok-pixel-privacy-nightmare-new-case.html

Ransomware is evolving—targeting local backups & SaaS. Avoid 5 BCDR oversights that leave you exposed. Prioritize immutable backups, automated testing, & threat detection.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/5-bcdr-oversights-that-leave-you-exposed-to-ransomware.html

Are you ready to recover?

🛑 The rise of cloaking and deepfakes is shaking up cybersecurity.

Google warns that fraudsters are using cloaking tactics to impersonate legitimate sites, leading to scams and malware installs.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/google-warns-of-rising-cloaking-scams.html

Stay alert to these evolving threats!