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Polyfill claims it has been 'defamed', returns after domain shut down
The owners of Polyfill.io have relaunched the JavaScript CDN service on a new domain after polyfill.io was shut down as researchers exposed it was delivering malicious code on upwards of 100,000 websites.. The Polyfill service claims that it has been "maliciously defamed" and been subject to "media messages slandering Polyfill." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/polyfill-claims-it-has-been-defamed-returns-after-domain-shut-down/
Chinese Cyberspies Employ Ransomware in Attacks for Diversion
Cyberespionage groups have been using ransomware as a tactic to make attack attribution more challenging, distract defenders, or for a financial reward as a secondary goal to data theft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-cyberspies-employ-ransomware-in-attacks-for-diversion/
CISA: Most critical open source projects not using memory safe code
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published research looking into 172 key open-source projects and whether they are susceptible to memory flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-most-critical-open-source-projects-not-using-memory-safe-code/
Hackers target new MOVEit Transfer critical auth bypass bug
Threat actors are attempting to exploit a critical authentication bypass flaw impacting Progress MOVEit Transfer, which the vendor disclosed yesterday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-new-moveit-transfer-critical-auth-bypass-bug/
Windows 10 KB5039299 update released with 10 changes or fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5039299 update for Windows 10 version 22H2 with up to ten bug fixes or changes, including a fix for "Open With" dialog boxes being shown when using apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5039299-update-released-with-10-changes-or-fixes/
Plugins on WordPress.org backdoored in supply chain attack
A threat actor modified the source code of at least five plugins hosted on WordPress.org to include malicious PHP scripts that create new accounts with administrative privileges on websites running them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/plugins-on-wordpressorg-backdoored-in-supply-chain-attack/
New Medusa malware variants target Android users in seven countries
The Medusa banking trojan for Android has re-emerged after almost a year of keeping a lower profile in campaigns targeting France, Italy, the United States, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-medusa-malware-variants-target-android-users-in-seven-countries/
FBI warns of fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims
The FBI is warning of cybercriminals posing as law firms and lawyers that offer cryptocurrency recovery services to victims of investment scams and steal funds and personal information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-fake-law-firms-targeting-crypto-scam-victims/
Chemical facilities warned of possible data theft in CISA CSAT breach
CISA is warning that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) environment was breached in January after hackers deployed a webshell on its Ivanti device, potentially exposing sensitive security assessments and plans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chemical-facilities-warned-of-possible-data-theft-in-cisa-csat-breach/
New attack uses MSC files and Windows XSS flaw to breach networks
A novel command execution technique dubbed 'GrimResource' uses specially crafted MSC (Microsoft Saved Console) and an unpatched Windows XSS flaw to perform code execution via the Microsoft Management Console. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-grimresource-attack-uses-msc-files-and-windows-xss-flaw-to-breach-networks/
CoinStats says North Korean hackers breached 1,590 crypto wallets
CoinStats suffered a massive security breach that compromised 1,590 cryptocurrency wallets, with the attack suspected to have been carried out by North Korean threat actors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/coinstats-says-north-korean-hackers-breached-1-590-crypto-wallets/
Facebook PrestaShop module exploited to steal credit cards
Hackers are exploiting a flaw in a premium Facebook module for PrestaShop named pkfacebook to deploy a card skimmer on vulnerable e-commerce sites and steal people's payment credit card details. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-prestashop-module-exploited-to-steal-credit-cards/
Ratel RAT targets outdated Android phones in ransomware attacks
An open-source Android malware named 'Ratel RAT' is widely deployed by multiple cybercriminals to attack outdated devices, some aiming to lock them down with a ransomware module that demands payment on Telegram. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ratel-rat-targets-outdated-android-phones-in-ransomware-attacks/
US sanctions 12 Kaspersky Lab execs for working in Russian tech sector
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned twelve Kaspersky Lab executives for operating in the technology sector of Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-12-kaspersky-lab-execs-for-working-in-russian-tech-sector/
Five men convicted for operating illegal streaming site Jetflicks
A federal jury in Las Vegas convicted five men for their involvement in the operation of Jetflicks, one of the largest and most popular illegal streaming services in the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/five-men-convicted-for-operating-illegal-streaming-site-jetflicks/
Cloudflare: We never authorized polyfill.io to use our name
Cloudflare, a lead provider of content delivery network (CDN) services, cloud security, and DDoS protection has warned that it has not authorized the use of its name or logo on the Polyfill.io website, which has recently been caught injecting malware on more than 100,000 websites in a significant supply chain attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-we-never-authorized-polyfillio-to-use-our-name/
LockBit lied: Stolen data is from a bank, not US Federal Reserve
Recently-disrupted LockBit ransomware group, in what appears to be a desperate attempt to make a comeback, claimed this week that it had hit US Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States. Except, the rumor has been quashed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-lied-stolen-data-is-from-a-bank-not-us-federal-reserve/
Exploit for critical Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow SQLi flaw released
The Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow is vulnerable to an SQL injection vulnerability that could allow remote unauthenticated attackers to create rogue admin users and manipulate data on the application database. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-for-critical-fortra-filecatalyst-workflow-sqli-flaw-released/
Windows 11 KB5039302 update released with 9 changes or fixes
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5039302 preview update for Windows 11 version 22H2, bringing several new features and fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5039302-update-released-with-9-changes-or-fixes/
Snowblind malware abuses Android security feature to bypass security
A novel Android attack vector from a piece of malware tracked as Snowblind is abusing a security feature to bypass existing anti-tampering protections in apps that handle sensitive user data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/snowblind-malware-abuses-android-security-feature-to-bypass-security/
Polyfill.io JavaScript supply chain attack impacts over 100K sites
Over 100,000 sites have been impacted in a supply chain attack by the Polyfill.io service after a Chinese company acquired the domain and the script was modified to redirect users to malicious and scam sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/polyfillio-javascript-supply-chain-attack-impacts-over-100k-sites/
Neiman Marcus confirms data breach after Snowflake account hack
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus confirmed it suffered a data breach after hackers attempted to sell the company's database stolen in recent Snowflake data theft attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/neiman-marcus-confirms-data-breach-after-snowflake-account-hack/
P2PInfect botnet targets REdis servers with new ransomware module
P2PInfect, originally a dormant peer-to-peer malware botnet with unclear motives, has finally come alive to deploy a ransomware module and a cryptominer in attacks on Redis servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/p2pinfect-botnet-targets-redis-servers-with-new-ransomware-module/
Chrome for Android tests feature that securely verifies your ID with sites
Google is testing a new feature called "Digital Credential API" for Chrome on Android that will allow websites to request identity information from mobile wallets using Android's IdentityCredential system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-for-android-tests-feature-that-securely-verifies-your-id-with-sites/
Four FIN9 hackers indicted for cyberattacks causing $71M in losses
Four Vietnamese nationals linked to the international cybercrime group FIN9 have been indicted for their involvement in a series of computer intrusions that caused over $71 million in losses to companies in the U.S. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/four-fin9-hackers-indicted-for-cyberattacks-causing-71m-in-losses/
Microsoft Photos update brings requested features to Windows 11
Microsoft's updated Photos app is now available for Windows 11 in the Windows Insider Program, bringing requested interface changes and better image quality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-photos-update-brings-requested-features-to-windows-11/
CDK Global outage caused by BlackSuit ransomware attack
The BlackSuit ransomware gang is behind CDK Global's massive IT outage and disruption to car dealerships across North America, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-outage-caused-by-blacksuit-ransomware-attack/
Los Angeles Unified confirms student data stolen in Snowflake account hack
The Los Angeles Unified School District has confirmed a data breach after threat actors stole student and employee data by breaching the company's Snowflake account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/los-angeles-unified-confirms-student-data-stolen-in-snowflake-account-hack/
Change Healthcare lists the medical data stolen in ransomware attack
UnitedHealth has confirmed for the first time what types of medical and patient data were stolen in the massive Change Healthcare ransomware attack, stating that data breach notifications will be mailed in July. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/change-healthcare-lists-the-medical-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack/
Tor Browser 13.5 brings Android enhancements, better bridge management
The Tor Project has released Tor Browser 13.5, bringing several improvements and enhancements for Android and desktop versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-browser-135-brings-android-enhancements-better-bridge-management/