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CDK warns: threat actors are calling customers, posing as support
CDK Global has cautioned customers about unscrupulous actors calling them and posing as CDK agents or affiliates to gain unauthorized systems access. The warning follows ongoing cyberattacks that have hit CDK, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that thousands of US car dealerships rely upon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-warns-threat-actors-are-calling-customers-posing-as-support/
Phoenix UEFI vulnerability impacts hundreds of Intel PC models
A newly discovered vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware tracked as CVE-2024-0762 impacts devices running numerous Intel CPUs, with Lenovo already releasing new firmware updates to resolve the flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phoenix-uefi-vulnerability-impacts-hundreds-of-intel-pc-models/
Linux version of RansomHub ransomware targets VMware ESXi VMs
The RansomHub ransomware operation is using a Linux encryptor designed specifically to encrypt VMware ESXi environments in corporate attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-version-of-ransomhub-ransomware-targets-vmware-esxi-vms/
SolarWinds Serv-U path traversal flaw actively exploited in attacks
Threat actors are actively exploiting a SolarWinds Serv-U path-traversal vulnerability, leveraging publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-serv-u-path-traversal-flaw-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
T-Mobile denies it was hacked, links leaked data to vendor breach
T-Mobile has denied it was breached or that source code was stolen after a threat actor claimed to be selling stolen data from the telecommunications company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/t-mobile-denies-it-was-hacked-links-leaked-data-to-vendor-breach/
Advance Auto Parts confirms data breach exposed employee information
Advance Auto Parts has confirmed it suffered a data breach after a threat actor attempted to sell stolen data on a hacking forum earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/advance-auto-parts-confirms-data-breach-exposed-employee-information/
"Researchers" exploit Kraken exchange bug, steal $3 million in crypto
The Kraken crypto exchange disclosed today that alleged security researchers exploited a zero-day website bug to steal $3 million in cryptocurrency and then refused to return the funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-exploit-kraken-exchange-bug-steal-3-million-in-crypto/
AMD investigates breach after data for sale on hacking forum
AMD is investigating whether it suffered a cyberattack after a threat actor put allegedly stolen data up for sale on a hacking forum, claiming it contains AMD employee information, financial documents, and confidential information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-investigates-breach-after-data-for-sale-on-hacking-forum/
VMware fixes critical vCenter RCE vulnerability, patch now
VMware has issued a security advisory addressing critical vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, including remote code execution and local privilege escalation flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-critical-vcenter-rce-vulnerability-patch-now/
FTC files complaint against Adobe for deceptive cancellation practices
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in US federal court against Adobe and two executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for deceptive practices related to their subscription plans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/ftc-files-complaint-against-adobe-for-deceptive-cancellation-practices/
Fake Google Chrome errors trick you into running malicious PowerShell scripts
A new malware distribution campaign uses fake Google Chrome, Word, and OneDrive errors to trick users into running malicious PowerShell "fixes" that install malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-google-chrome-errors-trick-you-into-running-malicious-powershell-scripts/
Empire Market owners charged for enabling $430M in dark web transactions
Two men have been charged in a Chicago federal court for operating "Empire Market," a dark web marketplace that facilitated over $430 million in illegal transactions between February 2018 and August 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/empire-market-owners-charged-for-enabling-430m-in-dark-web-transactions/
Alleged Scattered Spider sim-swapper arrested in Spain
A 22-year-old British national allegedly linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group and responsible for attacks on 45 U.S. companies has been arrested in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/alleged-scattered-spider-sim-swapper-arrested-in-spain/
New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord
A newly discovered Linux malware dubbed 'DISGOMOJI' uses the novel approach of utilizing emojis to execute commands on infected devices in attacks on government agencies in India. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-malware-is-controlled-through-emojis-sent-from-discord/
Microsoft: New Outlook security changes coming to personal accounts
Microsoft has announced new cybersecurity enhancements for Outlook personal email accounts as part of its 'Secure Future Initiative,' including the deprecation of basic authentication (username + password) by September 16, 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-new-outlook-security-changes-coming-to-personal-accounts/
Biden bans Kaspersky antivirus software in US over security concerns
Today, the Biden administration has announced an upcoming ban of Kaspersky antivirus software and the pushing of software updates to US companies and consumers, giving customers until September 29, 2024, to find alternative security software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biden-bans-kaspersky-antivirus-software-in-us-over-security-concerns/
CosmicSting flaw impacts 75% of Adobe Commerce, Magento sites
A vulnerability dubbed "CosmicSting" impacting Adobe Commerce and Magento websites remains largely unpatched nine days after the security update has been made available, leaving millions of sites open to catastrophic attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cosmicsting-flaw-impacts-75-percent-of-adobe-commerce-magento-sites/
UNC3886 hackers use Linux rootkits to hide on VMware ESXi VMs
A suspected Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 uses publicly available open-source rootkits named 'Reptile' and 'Medusa' to remain hidden on VMware ESXi virtual machines, allowing them to conduct credential theft, command execution, and lateral movement. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unc3886-hackers-use-linux-rootkits-to-hide-on-vmware-esxi-vms/
CDK Global hacked again while recovering from first cyberattack
Car dealership SaaS platform CDK Global suffered an additional breach Wednesday night as it was starting to restore systems shut down in an previous cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-hacked-again-while-recovering-from-first-cyberattack/
Crown Equipment confirms a cyberattack disrupted manufacturing
Forklift manufacturer Crown Equipment confirmed today that it suffered a cyberattack earlier this month that disrupted manufacturing at its plants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crown-equipment-confirms-a-cyberattack-disrupted-manufacturing/
CDK Global cyberattack impacts thousands of US car dealerships
Car dealership software-as-a-service provider CDK Global was hit by a massive cyberattack, causing the company to shut down its systems and leaving clients unable to operate their business normally. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-cyberattack-impacts-thousands-of-us-car-dealerships/
Microsoft says bug causes Windows 10 apps to display Open With dialogs
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 apps will mistakenly display an "How do you want to open this file?" dialog box when attempting to right-click on the program's icon and perform a registered task. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-causes-windows-10-apps-to-display-open-with-dialogs/
ONNX phishing service targets Microsoft 365 accounts at financial firms
A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called ONNX Store is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts for employees at financial firms using QR codes in PDF attachments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/onnx-phishing-service-targets-microsoft-365-accounts-at-financial-firms/
Scathing report on Medibank cyberattack highlights unenforced MFA
A scathing report by Australia's Information Commissioner details how misconfigurations and missed alerts allowed a hacker to breach Medibank and steal data from over 9 million people. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scathing-report-on-medibank-cyberattack-highlights-unenforced-mfa/
Two men guilty of breaching law enforcement portal in blackmail scheme
Two men have pleaded guilty to hacking into a federal law enforcement database to steal personal information of those they were extorting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-men-guilty-of-breaching-law-enforcement-portal-in-blackmail-scheme/
Panera Bread likely paid a ransom in March ransomware attack
Panera Bread, an American chain of fast food restaurants, most likely paid a ransom after being hit by a ransomware attack, suggests language used an internal email sent to employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/panera-bread-likely-paid-a-ransom-in-march-ransomware-attack/
Hackers use F5 BIG-IP malware to stealthily steal data for years
A group of suspected Chinese cyberespionage actors named 'Velvet Ant' are deploying custom malware on F5 BIG-IP appliances to gain a persistent connection to the internal network and steal data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-f5-big-ip-malware-to-stealthily-steal-data-for-years/
New ARM 'TIKTAG' attack impacts Google Chrome, Linux systems
A new speculative execution attack named "TIKTAG" targets ARM's Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) to leak data with over a 95% chance of success, allowing hackers to bypass the security feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-arm-tiktag-attack-impacts-google-chrome-linux-systems/
ASUS warns of critical remote authentication bypass on 7 routers
ASUS has released a new firmware update that addresses a vulnerability impacting seven router models that allow remote attackers to log in to devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-warns-of-critical-remote-authentication-bypass-on-7-routers/
Keytronic confirms data breach after ransomware gang leaks stolen files
PCBA manufacturing giant Keytronic is warning it suffered a data breach after the Black Basta ransomware gang leaked 530GB of the company's stolen data two weeks ago. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keytronic-confirms-data-breach-after-ransomware-gang-leaks-stolen-files/