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Adobe released eight security updates in September 2024, addressing 28 vulnerabilities in various products, as ColdFusion received a critical patch to mitigate a code execution flaw rated at CVSS 9.8.  Other critical vulnerabilities were found in Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder. Adobe prioritizes these updates for deployment due to their […]

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A vulnerability in Azure API Management (APIM) has been identified. It allows attackers to escalate privileges and access sensitive information. This issue arises from a flaw in the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) API, which permits unauthorized access to critical resources. This article delves into the specifics of the vulnerability, its implications, and the steps taken […]

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Medusa, a relatively new ransomware group, has gained notoriety for its dual-pronged online presence. Unlike its peers, Medusa maintains a visible profile on the surface web alongside its traditional dark web operations.  This unusual strategy has amplified its impact, with frequent updates on its blog and Telegram channel showcasing its rapid pace of attacks and […]

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A newly discovered vulnerability in the Spring Framework has been identified, potentially allowing attackers to access any file on the system. This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-38816, affects applications using the functional web frameworks WebMvc.fn or WebFlux.fn. It is classified as a path traversal vulnerability and poses a high risk to affected systems. CVE-2024-38816-The Vulnerability The […]

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has called upon federal agencies and organizations to take immediate action concerning a critical vulnerability affecting Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) 4.6. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-8190, poses a significant threat as it allows cyber threat actors to execute OS command injections, potentially gaining control over affected systems. CVE-2024-8190: A […]

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Cluster Bravo, despite its brief initial activity, subsequently targeted 11 organizations in the same region, as researchers found that these attackers used compromised environments within the same vertical for malware staging.  Cluster Charlie, after being disrupted, returned with new techniques, including using the HUI loader to inject Cobalt Strike beacons into mstsc.exe.  They employed open-source […]

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Kali Linux 2024.3, the most recent iteration of Offensive Security’s highly regarded Debian-based distribution designed for ethical hacking and penetration testing, has been released. This new release is a major update that includes 11 new hacking tools and focuses on behind-the-scenes updates and optimizations. According to the Kali Linux team, there have been a few […]

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A hacker known as Amadon has reportedly managed to bypass the safety protocols of ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, to generate instructions for creating homemade explosives. This incident raises significant questions about generative AI technologies’ security and ethical implications. How It Happened Amadon employed a technique known as “jailbreaking” to manipulate ChatGPT […]

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Citrix released a security bulletin (CTX691485) detailing two critical vulnerabilities in the Citrix Workspace app for Windows. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-7889 and CVE-2024-7890, pose significant security risks. They allow local privilege escalation that could enable attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access. The severity of these vulnerabilities has been classified as high, prompting urgent attention from […]

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A recent advanced malware campaign leverages a phishing attack to deliver a seemingly benign Excel file that exploits CVE-2017-0199. By exploiting this vulnerability in Microsoft Office, attackers are able to embed malicious code within the file using OLE objects.  It utilizes encryption and obfuscation techniques to conceal the malicious payload. Upon opening the file, the […]

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A critical vulnerability in the Apache OFBiz framework has been actively exploited by hackers. The flaw designated CVE-2024-45195, allows for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), posing a threat to organizations relying on OFBiz for their operations. CVE-2024-45195 – Vulnerability Details The CVE-2024-45195 vulnerability arises from missing view authorization checks in the web application. This enables […]

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Docker has addressed critical vulnerabilities in Docker Desktop that could allow attackers to execute remote code. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-8695 and CVE-2024-8696, highlight the ongoing risks associated with software extensions and the importance of timely updates. CVE-2024-8695: Crafted Extension Description Vulnerability The first vulnerability, CVE-2024-8695, involves a flaw in handling crafted extension descriptions or […]

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Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity firm, has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party cloud service after a hacker, known by the alias “Fortibitch,” claimed to have stolen 440GB of data. The breach primarily affects a small number of Fortinet’s Asia-Pacific customers. The compromised data is reportedly stored on a cloud-based shared file drive. The hacker […]

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SquareX has been named a winner of the prestigious Rising Star category in CybersecAsia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 Awards, due to its outstanding achievements in its innovative browser security solutions. For the past 5 years, this award has been honouring cybersecurity organizations that are making a significant impact and delivering ground breaking solutions to help […]

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In a strategic move to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities, Mastercard has announced an agreement to acquire Recorded Future, a leading global threat intelligence company, for $2.65 billion. This acquisition, from Insight Partners, aims to enhance Mastercard’s existing suite of services focused on cyber resilience and trust within the digital economy. Recorded Future, renowned as the […]

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Exploiting memory corruption vulnerabilities in server-side software often requires knowledge of the binary and environment, which limits the attack surface, especially for unknown binaries and load-balanced environments.  Successful exploitation is challenging due to the difficulty of preparing the heap and deploying ROP chains without this information.  Researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the Kakadu JPEG 2000 library, […]

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RCE attacks on WhatsUp Gold exploited the Active Monitor PowerShell Script to execute malicious code, as the vulnerabilities CVE-2024-6670 and CVE-2024-6671, patched on August 16, were leveraged to execute remote access tools and gain persistence. Despite the availability of patches, many organizations were slow to apply them, leading to widespread attacks. The attackers abused NmPoller.exe […]

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The investment will drive the company’s advancement of scalable workload access management for enterprises Aembit, the leading non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, has secured $25 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to nearly $45 million. Acrew Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors Ballistic Ventures, Ten Eleven […]

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Cody Thomas developed Apfell, an open-source macOS post-exploitation framework, in 2018 and evolved into Mythic, a cross-platform framework that addresses the limitations of existing tools.  Mythic provides a unified interface for managing agents written in various languages for different platforms, which allows for flexibility and customization, enabling the creation of agents with specific functionalities.  Currently, […]

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CosmicBeetle, a threat actor specializing in ransomware, has recently replaced its old ransomware, Scarab, with ScRansom, a custom-built ransomware that continues to evolve.  The threat actor has been actively targeting SMBs worldwide, exploiting vulnerabilities to gain access to their systems and experimenting with the leaked LockBit builder, attempting to leverage its reputation by impersonating the […]

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