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US says Chinese hackers breached multiple telecom providers
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have disclosed that Chinese hackers breached commercial telecommunication service providers in the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-says-chinese-hackers-breached-multiple-telecom-providers/
Windows 11 24H2: The hardware and software blocking the new update
Windows 11 24H2 is unavailable for thousands of users due to safeguard or compatibility holds Microsoft has placed on specific device and software configurations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-the-hardware-and-software-blocking-the-new-update/
New Cisco ASA and FTD features block VPN brute-force password attacks
Cisco has added new security features that significantly mitigate brute-force and password spray attacks on Cisco ASA and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), helping protect the network from breaches and reducing resource utilization on devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cisco-asa-and-ftd-features-block-vpn-brute-force-password-attacks/
Over 70 zero-day flaws get hackers $1 million at Pwn2Own Ireland
The fourth day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 marked the end of the hacking competition with more than $1 million in prizes for over 70 unique zero-day vulnerabilities in fully patched devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-70-zero-day-flaws-get-hackers-1-million-at-pwn2own-ireland/
Russia sentences REvil ransomware members to over 4 years in prison
Russia has sentenced four members of the REvil ransomware operation to over 4 years in prison for distributing malware and illegal circulation of means of payment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-sentences-revil-ransomware-members-to-over-4-years-in-prison/
QNAP, Synology, Lexmark devices hacked on Pwn2Own Day 3
The third day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 continued to showcase the expertise of white hat hackers as they exposed 11 zero-day vulnerabilities, adding $124,750 to the total prize pool, which now stands at $874,875. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-synology-lexmark-devices-hacked-on-pwn2own-day-3/
Apple creates Private Cloud Compute VM to let researchers find bugs
Apple created a Virtual Research Environment to allow public access to testing the security of its Private Cloud Compute system, and released the source code for some "key components" to help researchers analyze the privacy and safety features on the architecture. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-creates-private-cloud-compute-vm-to-let-researchers-find-bugs/
Windows 11 24H2 KB5044384 update fixes sfc /scannow corrupt file errors
Microsoft has released the optional KB5044384 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes twenty-four changes, including a bug that caused the sfc /scannow command to always display corrupt file errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-kb5044384-update-fixes-sfc-scannow-corrupt-file-errors/
Ireland fines LinkedIn €310 million over targeted advertising
LinkedIn received a €310 million fine from the Irish Data Protection Commission for violating European Union's law related to the processing of personal data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/ireland-fines-linkedin-310-million-over-targeted-advertising/
New Qilin ransomware encryptor features stronger encryption, evasion
A new Rust-based variant of the Qilin (Agenda) ransomware strain, dubbed 'Qilin.B,' has been spotted in the wild, featuring stronger encryption, better evasion from security tools, and the ability to disrupt data recovery mechanisms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-qilin-ransomware-encryptor-features-stronger-encryption-evasion/
Mandiant says new Fortinet flaw has been exploited since June
A new Fortinet FortiManager flaw dubbed "FortiJump" and tracked as CVE-2024-47575 has been exploited since June 2024 in zero-day attacks on over 50 servers, according to a new report by Mandiant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mandiant-says-new-fortinet-fortimanager-flaw-has-been-exploited-since-june/
WhatsApp now encrypts contact databases for privacy-preserving synching
The WhatsApp messenger platform has introduced Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), a new privacy-preserving encrypted storage system designed for contact management. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-now-encrypts-contact-databases-for-privacy-preserving-synching/
Google to let businesses create curated Chrome Web Stores for extensions
Google has announced it will soon allow organizations to create their own curated "Enterprise Web Store" of company-sanctioned browser extensions for Chrome and ChromeOS, aimed at improving productivity, security, and management for businesses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-to-let-businesses-create-curated-chrome-web-stores-for-extensions/
Hackers exploit 52 zero-days on the first day of Pwn2Own Ireland
On the first day of Pwn2Own Ireland, participants demonstrated 52 zero-day vulnerabilities across a range of devices, earning a total of $486,250 in cash prizes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-52-zero-days-on-the-first-day-of-pwn2own-ireland/
Windows 10 KB5045594 update fixes multi-function printer bugs
Microsoft has released the optional KB5045594 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with fixes for problems printing to multi-function printers and other issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5045594-update-fixes-multi-function-printer-bugs/
Redline, Meta infostealer malware operations seized by police
The Dutch National Police seized the network infrastructure for the Redline and Meta infostealer malware operations in "Operation Magnus," warning cybercriminals that their data is now in the hands of the law enforcement. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/redline-meta-infostealer-malware-operations-seized-by-police/
Fog ransomware targets SonicWall VPNs to breach corporate networks
Fog and Akira ransomware operators have increased their exploitation efforts of CVE-2024-40766, a critical access control flaw that allows unauthorized access to resources on the SSL VPN feature of SonicWall SonicOS firewalls. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fog-ransomware-targets-sonicwall-vpns-to-breach-corporate-networks/
New Windows Driver Signature bypass allows kernel rootkit installs
Attackers can downgrade Windows kernel components to bypass security features such as Driver Signature Enforcement and deploy rootkits on fully patched systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-windows-driver-signature-bypass-allows-kernel-rootkit-installs/
Black Basta ransomware poses as IT support on Microsoft Teams to breach networks
The BlackBasta ransomware operation has moved its social engineering attacks to Microsoft Teams, posing as corporate help desks contacting employees to assist them with an ongoing spam attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/black-basta-ransomware-poses-as-it-support-on-microsoft-teams-to-breach-networks/
Amazon seizes domains used in rogue Remote Desktop campaign to steal data
Amazon has seized domains used by the Russian APT29 hacking group in targeted attacks against government and military organizations to steal Windows credentials and data using malicious Remote Desktop Protocol connection files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-seizes-domains-used-in-rogue-remote-desktop-campaign-to-steal-data/
UnitedHealth says data of 100 million stolen in Change Healthcare breach
UnitedHealth has confirmed for the first time that over 100 million people had their personal information and healthcare data stolen in the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, marking this as the largest healthcare data breach in recent years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unitedhealth-says-data-of-100-million-stolen-in-change-healthcare-breach/
Henry Schein discloses data breach a year after ransomware attack
Henry Schein has finally disclosed a data breach following at least two back-to-back cyberattacks in 2023 by the BlackCat Ransomware gang, revealing that over 160,000 people had their personal information stolen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/henry-schein-discloses-data-breach-a-year-after-ransomware-attack/
Insurance admin Landmark says data breach impacts 800,000 people
Insurance administrative services company Landmark Admin warns that a data breach impacts over 800,000 people from a May cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/insurance-admin-landmark-says-data-breach-impacts-800-000-people/
Cisco fixes VPN DoS flaw discovered in password spray attacks
Cisco fixed a denial of service flaw in its Cisco ASA and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software, which was discovered during large-scale brute force attacks against Cisco VPN devices in April. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-vpn-dos-flaw-discovered-in-password-spray-attacks/
Samsung Galaxy S24 and Sonos Era hacked on Pwn2Own Ireland Day 2
On the second day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2024, competing white hat hackers showcased an impressive 51 zero-day vulnerabilities, earning a total of $358,625 in cash prizes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-galaxy-s24-and-sonos-era-hacked-on-pwn2own-ireland-day-2/
Windows 11 KB5044380 preview update lets you remap the Copilot key
Microsoft has released the optional KB5044380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which brings seventeen changes, including a new Gamepad keyboard and the ability to remap the Copilot keyboard key. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5044380-preview-update-lets-you-remap-the-copilot-key/
Lazarus hackers used fake DeFi game to exploit Google Chrome zero-day
The North Korean Lazarus hacking group exploited a Google Chrome zero-day tracked as CVE-2024-4947 through a fake decentralized finance (DeFi) game targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency space. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lazarus-hackers-used-fake-defi-game-to-exploit-google-chrome-zero-day/
Fortinet warns of new critical FortiManager flaw used in zero-day attacks
Fortinet publicly disclosed today a critical FortiManager API vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-47575, that was exploited in zero-day attacks to steal sensitive files containing configurations, IP addresses, and credentials for managed devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-new-critical-fortimanager-flaw-used-in-zero-day-attacks/
CISA proposes new security requirements to protect govt, personal data
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is proposing security requirements to prevent adversary states from accessing American's personal data as well as government-related information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-proposes-new-security-requirements-to-protect-govt-personal-data/
AWS, Azure auth keys found in Android and iOS apps used by millions
Multiple popular mobile applications for iOS and Android come with hardcoded, unencrypted credentials for cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, exposing user data and source code to security breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aws-azure-auth-keys-found-in-android-and-ios-apps-used-by-millions/