Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Critical Flaw in RAISECOM Gateways Actively Exploited, Exposing Thousands to Remote Attacks

Models MSG1200, MSG2100E, MSG2200, and MSG2300 running software version 3.90 are affected. Security researcher Johannes B. Ullrich has identified two payloads used in attacks, targeting vulnerable routers.

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60% of vulnerabilities were leveraged against Microsoft Exchange

A recent threat report reveals that a minimum of 14 million patients in the U.S. have fallen victim to malware breaches in this sector. 

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Update: GitLab Backports Fix for CVE-2024-45409 to Older Versions

GitLab has released a security update to fix a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-45409) in its Community Edition and Enterprise Edition platforms, affecting all self-managed installations

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N. Korean Hackers Deploy New KLogEXE and FPSpy Malware in Targeted Attacks

Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed leveraging two new malware strains dubbed KLogEXE and FPSpy. The activity has been attributed to an adversary tracked as Kimsuky, which is also known as APT43, ARCHIPELAGO, Black Banshee, Emerald Sleet (formerly Thallium), Sparkling Pisces, Springtail, and Velvet Chollima. "These samples enhance Sparkling Pisces' already extensive arsenal

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Overloaded with SIEM Alerts? Discover Effective Strategies in This Expert-Led Webinar

Imagine trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the haystack is on fire, and there are a million other needles you also need to find. That's what dealing with security alerts can feel like. SIEM was supposed to make this easier, but somewhere along the way, it became part of the problem. Too many alerts, too much noise, and not enough time to actually stop threats. It's time for a change.

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New Rust-based Splinter Post-Exploitation Tool Poses Major Risk

Splinter, a new post-exploitation tool, has emerged as a threat, with attackers using it to wreak havoc by executing commands, stealing files, and downloading malware onto victims' systems.

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Proxmox Virtual Environment and Mail Gateway Exposed to Critical API Vulnerability

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) and Proxmox Mail Gateway (PMG) that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive files and potentially lead to a full system compromise.

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EPSS vs. CVSS: What’s the Best Approach to Vulnerability Prioritization?

Many businesses rely on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) to assess the severity of vulnerabilities for prioritization. While these scores provide some insight into the potential impact of a vulnerability, they don’t factor in real-world threat data, such as the likelihood of exploitation. With new vulnerabilities discovered daily, teams don’t have the time - or the budget - to

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Watering Hole Attack on Kurdish Sites Distributing Malicious APKs and Spyware

As many as 25 websites linked to the Kurdish minority have been compromised as part of a watering hole attack designed to harvest sensitive information for over a year and a half. French cybersecurity firm Sekoia, which disclosed details of the campaign dubbed SilentSelfie, described the intrusion set as long-running, with first signs of infection detected as far back as December 2022. The

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Critical Vulnerability in pgAdmin Puts User Data at Risk

This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-9014 and carrying a CVSS score of 9.9, could enable attackers to potentially compromise user data through the OAuth2 authentication mechanism.

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RecordStealer: A Case Study in the Persistent Threat of Info-Stealing Malware

RecordStealer, also known as RecordBreaker and Raccoon Stealer V2, is a persistent threat that steals sensitive information like credit card data, passwords, and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk

The flaw affects ASF version 3. 52. 0. 2574 and earlier, with potential for exploitation in various IoT devices. No fixes are available, except for replacing the vulnerable tinydhcp service.

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Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Proroute H685t-w 4G Router

Two critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in Proroute H685t-w 4G routers: a command injection flaw (CVE-2024-45682) allowing complete system takeover and a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CVE-2024-38380) enabling account hijacking.

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Cracked Software or Cyber Trap? The Rising Danger of AsyncRAT Malware

McAfee Labs warned of the spread of AsyncRAT through popular software cracks. Cybercriminals are disguising this malware as cracked versions of well-known software, tricking users into unknowingly installing a sophisticated remote access trojan.

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Cloudflare Warns of India-Linked Hackers Targeting South and East Asian Entities

An advanced threat actor with an India nexus has been observed using multiple cloud service providers to facilitate credential harvesting, malware delivery, and command-and-control (C2). Web infrastructure and security company Cloudflare is tracking the activity under the name SloppyLemming, which is also called Outrider Tiger and Fishing Elephant. "Between late 2022 to present, SloppyLemming

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Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Internet Providers in Cyber Espionage Campaign

Nation-state threat actors backed by Beijing broke into a "handful" of U.S. internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign orchestrated to glean sensitive information, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The activity has been attributed to a threat actor that Microsoft tracks as Salt Typhoon, which is also known as FamousSparrow and GhostEmperor. "Investigators

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Google's Shift to Rust Programming Cuts Android Memory Vulnerabilities by 52%

Google has revealed that its transition to memory-safe languages such as Rust as part of its secure-by-design approach has led to the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities discovered in Android dropping from 76% to 24% over a period of six years. The tech giant said focusing on Safe Coding for new features not only reduces the overall security risk of a codebase, but also makes the switch

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Timeshare Owner? The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You

The FBI is warning timeshare owners to be wary of a prevalent telemarketing scam involving a violent Mexican drug cartel that tries to trick elderly people into believing someone wants to buy their property. This is the story of a couple who recently lost more than $50,000 to an ongoing timeshare scam that spans at least two dozen phony escrow, title and realty firms.

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Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint for Enabling Tracking in Firefox Without User Consent

Vienna-based privacy non-profit noyb (short for None Of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority (DPA) against Firefox maker Mozilla for enabling a new feature called Privacy Preserving Attribution (PPA) without explicitly seeking users' consent. "Contrary to its reassuring name, this technology allows Firefox to track user behavior on websites," noyb said

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75% of organizations say phishing poses the greatest AI risk

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) were analyzed in a recent report by Team8.