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Microsoft fixes flaw after being called irresponsible by Tenable CEO

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Malware and Vulnerabilities

Tenable also shared proof of concept exploit code and information on the steps required to find vulnerable connector hostnames and how to craft the POST requests to interact with the unsecured API endpoints.

Government watchdog finds U.S. embassies running software vulnerable to attacks

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Malware and Vulnerabilities

The assessment, which GAO began at the end of last year, also found that many State Department posts lack not only a chief information security officer, but any cybersecurity personnel whatsoever.

FBI warns of scammers posing as NFT devs to steal your crypto

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Identity Theft, Fraud, Scams

Potential victims who click on the provided links are redirected to phishing websites masquerading as legitimate extensions of specific NFT projects. Scammers go to great lengths to replicate the appearance and user experience of real NFT platforms.

Malicious packages in the NPM designed for highly-targeted attacks

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Malware and Vulnerabilities

The files and directories targeted by the malicious code could potentially contain developers' sensitive data. Researchers speculate the packages are part of a highly-targeted attack on developers working in the cryptocurrency sector.

CISA, Five Eyes cyber advisory lists common vulnerabilities among 2022’s top exploits

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Malware and Vulnerabilities

This guidance is the latest released by the Five Eyes organization, which consists of government cybersecurity organizations from the U.S., New Zealand, the U.K., Australia and Canada.

Millions of people's healthcare files accessed by Clop gang

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Breaches and Incidents

The new additions to the victims' list bring the headcount to 514 organizations and more than 36 million individuals, according to Emsisoft threat researchers. It may take months if not years for the full impact and costs to become clear.

Cyberattack disrupts hospital computer systems across US, hindering services

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Breaches and Incidents

The hack caused chaos in medical facilities in several states. In Connecticut, the emergency departments at Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospital were closed for much of the day and patients were diverted to other nearby medical centers.

CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan: An Important Step To Secure Critical Infrastructure

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Strategy and Planning

As a founding member of the Network Resilience Coalition, Cisco appreciates CISA’s shared commitment to driving focused attention and investment in efforts to secure and maintain existing critical networked technologies.

Google explains how Android malware slips onto Google Play Store

cyware Aug 05, 2023 Trends, Reports, Analysis

To evade detection by Play Store systems, the threat actors responsible for SharkBot have adopted the now common strategy of releasing versions with limited functionality on Google Play, concealing their apps' suspicious nature.

Researchers Uncover New High-Severity Vulnerability in PaperCut Software

thehackernews Aug 05, 2023 Feed

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new high-severity security flaw in PaperCut print management software for Windows that could result in remote code execution under specific circumstances. Tracked as CVE-2023-39143 (CVSS score: 8.4), the flaw impacts PaperCut NG/MF prior to version 22.1.3. It has been described as a combination of a path traversal and file upload vulnerability. "

MDR: Empowering Organizations with Enhanced Security

thehackernews Aug 05, 2023 Feed

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has emerged as a crucial solution for organizations looking to bolster their security measures. MDR allows businesses to outsource the management of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) products deployed across their network domain. With real-time threat-hunting capabilities, MDR services detect and mitigate malicious activities on individual endpoints while

Reptile Rootkit: Advanced Linux Malware Targeting South Korean Systems

thehackernews Aug 05, 2023 Feed

Threat actors are using an open-source rootkit called Reptile to target Linux systems in South Korea. "Unlike other rootkit malware that typically only provide concealment capabilities, Reptile goes a step further by offering a reverse shell, allowing threat actors to easily take control of systems," the AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) said in a report published this week. "Port

Microsoft Addresses Critical Power Platform Flaw After Delays and Criticism

thehackernews Aug 05, 2023 Feed

Microsoft on Friday disclosed that it has addressed a critical security flaw impacting Power Platform, but not before it came under criticism for its failure to swiftly act on it. "The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to Custom Code functions used for Power Platform custom connectors," the tech giant said. "The potential impact could be unintended information disclosure if secrets

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Microsoft fixes flaw after being called irresponsible by Tenable CEO

Government watchdog finds U.S. embassies running software vulnerable to attacks

FBI warns of scammers posing as NFT devs to steal your crypto

Malicious packages in the NPM designed for highly-targeted attacks

CISA, Five Eyes cyber advisory lists common vulnerabilities among 2022’s top exploits

Millions of people's healthcare files accessed by Clop gang

Cyberattack disrupts hospital computer systems across US, hindering services

CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan: An Important Step To Secure Critical Infrastructure

Google explains how Android malware slips onto Google Play Store

Researchers Uncover New High-Severity Vulnerability in PaperCut Software

MDR: Empowering Organizations with Enhanced Security

Reptile Rootkit: Advanced Linux Malware Targeting South Korean Systems

Microsoft Addresses Critical Power Platform Flaw After Delays and Criticism

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