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Exploit released for Cisco SSM bug allowing admin password changes
Cisco warns that exploit code is now available for a maximum severity vulnerability that lets attackers change any user password on unpatched Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (Cisco SSM On-Prem) license servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-released-for-cisco-ssm-bug-allowing-admin-password-changes/
18-year-old security flaw in Firefox and Chrome exploited in attacks
A vulnerability disclosed 18 years ago, dubbed "0.0.0.0 Day", allows malicious websites to bypass security in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari and interact with services on a local network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/18-year-old-security-flaw-in-firefox-and-chrome-exploited-in-attacks/
Ronin Network hacked, $12 million returned by "white hat" hackers
Gambling blockchain Ronin Network suffered a security incident yesterday when white hat hackers exploited an undocumented vulnerability on the Ronin bridge to withdraw 4,000 ETH and 2 million USDC, totaling $12 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ronin-network-hacked-12-million-returned-by-white-hat-hackers/
FBI: BlackSuit ransomware made over $500 million in ransom demands
CISA and the FBI confirmed today that the Royal ransomware rebranded to BlackSuit and has demanded over $500 million from victims since it emerged more than two years ago. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-blacksuit-ransomware-made-over-500-million-in-ransom-demands/
Windows Update downgrade attack "unpatches" fully-updated systems
SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev discovered a Windows Update downgrade attack that can "unpatch" fully-updated Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems to reintroduce old vulnerabilities [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-update-downgrade-attack-unpatches-fully-updated-systems/
UK IT provider faces $7.7 million fine for 2022 ransomware breach
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced a provisional decision to impose a fine of £6.09M ($7.74 million) on Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) for its failure to protect the personal information of tens of thousands when it was hit by ransomware in 2022. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-it-provider-faces-77-million-fine-for-2022-ransomware-breach/
Critical Progress WhatsUp RCE flaw now under active exploitation
Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a recently fixed Progress WhatsUp Gold remote code execution vulnerability on exposed servers for initial access to corporate networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-progress-whatsup-rce-flaw-now-under-active-exploitation/
Microsoft 365 anti-phishing feature can be bypassed with CSS
Researchers have demonstrated a method to bypass an anti-phishing measure in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), elevating the risk of users opening malicious emails.` [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-365-anti-phishing-feature-can-be-bypassed-with-css/
INTERPOL recovers over $40 million stolen in a BEC attack
A global stop-payment mechanism created by INTERPOL successfully recovered over $40 million stolen in a BEC attack on a company in Singapore. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-recovers-over-40-million-stolen-in-a-bec-attack/
France's Grand Palais discloses cyberattack during Olympic games
The Grand Palais Réunion des musées nationaux (Rmn) in France is warning that it suffered a cyberattack on Saturday night, August 3, 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/frances-grand-palais-discloses-cyberattack-during-olympic-games/
Point of entry: Why hackers target stolen credentials for initial access
Stolen credentials are a big problem, commonly used to breach networks in attacks. Learn more from Specops Software about checking the password hygiene of your Active Directory. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/point-of-entry-why-hackers-target-stolen-credentials-for-initial-access/
Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in targeted attacks
Android security updates this month patch 46 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) exploited in targeted attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-android-kernel-zero-day-exploited-in-targeted-attacks/
Microsoft Azure outage takes down services across North America
Microsoft has mitigated an Azure outage that lasted more than two hours and took down multiple services for customers across North and Latin America. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-azure-outage-takes-down-services-across-north-america/
Windows Smart App Control, SmartScreen bypass exploited since 2018
A design flaw in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that enables attackers to launch programs without triggering security warnings has been under exploitation since at least 2018. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-smart-app-control-smartscreen-bypass-exploited-since-2018/
Keytronic reports losses of over $17 million after ransomware attack
Electronic manufacturing services provider Keytronic has revealed that it suffered losses of over $17 million due to a May ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keytronic-reports-losses-of-over-17-million-after-ransomware-attack/
CISA warns of hackers abusing Cisco Smart Install feature
CISA recommends disabling the legacy Cisco Smart Install feature after seeing it abused by threat actors in recent attacks to steal sensitive data, such as system configuration files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-hackers-abusing-cisco-smart-install-feature/
ADT confirms data breach after customer info leaked on hacking forum
ADT Inc. disclosed via a Form 8-K filing at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that hackers have gained access to its systems, which hold customer order details. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adt-confirms-data-breach-after-customer-info-leaked-on-hacking-forum/
SEC ends probe into MOVEit attacks impacting 95 million people
The SEC concludes its investigation into Progress Software's handling of the widespread exploitation of a MOVEit Transfer zero-day flaw that exposed data of over 95 million people. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sec-ends-probe-into-moveit-attacks-impacting-95-million-people/
New CMoon USB worm targets Russians in data theft attacks
A new self-spreading worm named 'CMoon,' capable of stealing account credentials and other data, has been distributed in Russia since early July 2024 via a compromised gas supply company website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cmoon-usb-worm-targets-russians-in-data-theft-attacks/
McLaren hospitals disruption linked to INC ransomware attack
On Tuesday, IT and phone systems at McLaren Health Care hospitals were disrupted following an attack linked to the INC Ransom ransomware operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mclaren-hospitals-disruption-linked-to-inc-ransomware-attack/
macOS Sequoia brings better Gatekeeper, stalkerware protections
Apple's macOS Sequoia, now in beta testing, will make it harder to bypass Gatekeeper warnings and add system alerts for potential stalkerware threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-sequoia-brings-better-gatekeeper-stalkerware-protections/
How MSPs and MSSPs offer vCISO services with skilled CISOs in short supply
With skilled CISOs in short supply, service providers are turning to virtual CISOs. A new eBook by Cynomi explains how service providers/MSPs can quickly and easily expand vCISO service offerings to their customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-msps-and-mssps-offer-vciso-services-with-skilled-cisos-in-short-supply/
Google Chrome will let you send money to your favourite website
Google has confirmed plans to implement Web Monetization in Chrome, allowing website owners to receive micro-payments as tips or rewards for their content as an additional way to generate revenue. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-will-let-you-send-money-to-your-favourite-website/
Samsung to pay $1,000,000 for RCEs on Galaxy’s secure vault
Samsung has launched a new bug bounty program for its mobile devices with rewards of up to $1,000,000 for reports demonstrating critical attack scenarios. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-to-pay-1-000-000-for-rces-on-galaxys-secure-vault/
Hacker wipes 13,000 devices after breaching classroom management platform
A hacker has breached Mobile Guardian, a digital classroom management platform used worldwide, and remotely wiped data from at least 13,000 student's iPads and Chromebooks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-wipes-13-000-devices-after-breaching-classroom-management-platform/
Proton VPN adds ‘Discreet Icons’ to hide app on Android devices
Proton VPN has announced a series of updates to its Windows and Android apps to help users combat censorship, circumvent blocks, and protect themselves from authoritarian governments due to using forbidden tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/proton-vpn-adds-discreet-icons-to-hide-app-on-android-devices/
Ransomware gang targets IT workers with new SharpRhino malware
The Hunters International ransomware group is targeting IT workers with a new C# remote access trojan (RAT) called SharpRhino to breach corporate networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-ransomware-gang-targets-it-workers-with-new-sharprhino-malware/
Crowdstrike: Delta Air Lines refused free help to resolve IT outage
The legal spars between Delta Air Lines and CrowdStrike are heating up, with the cybersecurity firm claiming that Delta's extended IT outage was caused by poor disaster recovery plans and the airline refusing to accept free onsite help in restoring Windows devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crowdstrike-delta-air-lines-refused-free-help-to-resolve-it-outage/
North Korean hackers exploit VPN update flaw to install malware
South Korea's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) warns that state-backed DPRK hackers hijacked flaws in a VPN's software update to deploy malware and breach networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-exploit-vpn-update-flaw-to-install-malware/
New LianSpy malware hides by blocking Android security feature
A previously undocumented Android malware named 'LightSpy' has been discovered targeting Russian users, posing on phones as an Alipay app or a system service to evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-lianspy-malware-hides-by-blocking-android-security-feature/