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A new ransomware variant named Doubleface has been announced by its creators. The ransomware, which boasts a range of sophisticated features, claims to be fully undetectable by major antivirus software. According to a Dark Web Informer tweet, Threat actors announced Doubleface Ransomware that claims fully undetectable. How to Build a Security Framework With Limited Resources […]

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A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6915 has been discovered in JFrog Artifactory, a widely used repository manager. This flaw, categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation), allows attackers to poison artifact caches, potentially leading to severe security breaches. CVE-2024-6915: Cache Poisoning The vulnerability has been marked as ‘Critical’ and was published and updated on August 5, […]

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LLM agents, combining large language models with memory and tool usage, have shown promise in diverse domains. While successful in fields like software engineering and industrial automation, their potential in generative AI safety remains largely unexplored.  Given the rapid advancement and widespread adoption of text-to-image models, identifying safety vulnerabilities in these models poses significant challenges […]

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A critical zero-day vulnerability in Apache OFBiz, an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, has been discovered that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-38856 with a CVSS score of 9.8, affects all versions of Apache OFBiz up to and including 18.12.14. The vulnerability was uncovered by researchers […]

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Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a series of attacks targeting organizations in Kazakhstan by a threat actor dubbed “Bloody Wolf.” The group utilizes STRRAT, an inexpensive but potent malware available on underground forums for as little as $80. Since late 2023, researchers at BI.ZONE Threat Intelligence has been tracking Bloody Wolf’s activities. The attackers employ sophisticated […]

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Cisco Talos has unearthed a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting a Taiwanese government-affiliated research institute. The attack, attributed to the notorious Chinese hacking group APT41, involved the deployment of the ShadowPad malware and Cobalt Strike, among other customized tools. This article delves into the specifics of the attack, the methodologies employed by the hackers, and the […]

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A critical security vulnerability in Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix and GuardLogix controllers has been discovered. This vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to industrial control systems. Researchers at Claroty’s Team82 uncovered the flaw, which is identified as CVE-2024-6242. It affected various models of Rockwell’s 1756 ControlLogix devices. The vulnerability, […]

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The communication between DNS recursive resolvers and authoritative nameservers is largely unsecured, making it susceptible to on-path and off-path attacks. Though many security proposals have been put forward, they often face implementation challenges or lack adequate security features. This persistent vulnerability reveals the need for a new, widely deployable secure scheme that will overcome the […]

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Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered and reported to VpnMentor about 13 non-password-protected databases containing 4.6 million documents, including sensitive voter records and election-related documents. This breach raises significant concerns about data protection and the security of election systems in the United States. Discovery of the Breach Jeremiah Fowler’s investigation began when he stumbled upon a […]

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Ransomware operators often acquire malware through purchases on the dark web, group affiliations, and leaked source codes rather than developing themselves. They target victims by using common tools and modified samples to propagate attacks. Recent reports by the security analysts at Kaspersky Lab suggest that new emerging groups like SEXi utilize different leaked ransomware variants, […]

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Multiple digital Video Recorder (DVR) devices have been identified with a critical security vulnerability, leaving over 408,000 units exposed to potential cyber-attacks. The flaw, primarily affecting models such as TVT DVR TD-2104TS-CL, TD-2108TS-HP, Provision-ISR DVR SH-4050A5-5L(MM), and AVISION DVR AV108T, allows unauthorized access to sensitive device information due to insufficient access controls on the devices’ web servers. […]

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A critical security flaw in Windows’ wallpaper handling mechanism has been uncovered. It allows attackers to gain system-level privileges on affected machines. Security researcher Andrea Pierini disclosed the vulnerability, which is tracked as CVE-2024-38100 and dubbed “FakePotato.” The FakePotato exploit takes advantage of a flaw in how Windows processes wallpaper files. By manipulating certain properties […]

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Security researchers have discovered a new way that hackers can steal sensitive information, like passwords. This involves eavesdropping on HDMI cables, a concerning development for computer users. The technique, detailed in a recent study by researchers at Universidad de la República in Uruguay, uses artificial intelligence to decode electromagnetic emissions from HDMI connections and reconstruct […]

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TgRat, a Telegram-controlled trojan, was discovered attacking Linux servers in an attempt to steal data from a compromised system. In 2022, the TgRat trojan was first identified. Although the original version of the trojan was small and designed for Windows, the latest version uses the widely used messaging app Telegram to target Linux servers. “The […]

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Threat actors have been exploiting the attack vector known as Sitting Ducks since at least 2019 to conduct malware delivery, phishing, brand impersonation, and data exfiltration by exploiting flaws in DNS. This widespread flaw, affecting multiple DNS providers, enables domain hijacking without detection. Besides this, the researchers from Infoblox and Eclypsium have unveiled this critical […]

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Researchers from ANY RUN identified a malware distribution campaign dubbed DeerStealer that leverages deceptive websites masquerading as legitimate Google Authenticator download pages.  The initial discovered website, “authentificcatorgoolglte[.]com,” closely resembles the authentic Google page “safety.google/intl/en_my/cybersecurity-advancements,” presumably to trick users into believing it’s a genuine source for the application.  Clicking the “Download” button on this fake website […]

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Threat actors exploit AI to make their attacks more effective through automation, scanning large data sets for security gaps and creating intricate phishing scams that are harder to spot. In addition, threat actors can employ AI to produce legit-looking fake content and evade security measures. Cybersecurity researchers at Cyble recently identified that threat actors have […]

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Threat actors masquerade as interviewers and send a ZIP file (onlinestoreforhirog.zip) to candidates as part of a fake interview, which contains legitimate files and a malicious JavaScript file (printfulRoute.js) that is obfuscated to evade detection.  The obfuscated code uses techniques like base64 encoding, dynamic function names, and string concatenation to hide its functionality. After deobfuscation, […]

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Fresnillo PLC, the world’s largest primary silver producer, and Mexico’s largest gold producer has announced that it has been the target of a significant cybersecurity incident. The breach resulted in unauthorized access to specific IT systems and data. Upon discovering the incident, Fresnillo immediately activated its response protocols to mitigate the impact. The company’s IT […]

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