3CX warns customers to disable SQL database integrations
VoIP communications company 3CX warned customers today to disable SQL Database integrations because of risks posed by what it describes as a potential vulnerability.
A pernicious potpourri of Python packages in PyPI
The past year has seen over 10,000 downloads of malicious packages hosted on the official Python package repository, ESET research finds.
Paternity and fertility tests among data stolen in Asper Biogene cyberattack | News | ERR
Among the health data illegally downloaded from genetic testing company Asper Biogene's database were details related to paternity and fertility tests. Some of the data is easily understandable and can be directly connected to specific individuals, Pille Lehis, director general of the Data Protection Inspectorate, said on ETV morning show "Terevisioon.".
Supply chain attack targeting Ledger crypto wallet leaves users hacked
Hackers pushed out a malicious version of a software library made by crypto company Ledger, which powers several web3 applications.
CVE-2023-50164
Apache Struts is a popular Java web application framework. On December 7, 2023 Apache published an advisory for CVE-2023-50164, a Struts parameter pollution vu…
Ledger's Web3 Connector library was compromised and replaced with a drainer
Ledger's software got hit with a serious security problem. banteg, a well-known crypto guy, tweeted that Ledger's library is messed up and now has a "drainer" in it.
Apple will no longer give police users' push notification data without a warrant
Apple says it will now require a judge-approved order before handing over its users' push notification records to government agencies.
Hackers are exploiting critical Apache Struts flaw using public PoC
Hackers are attempting to leverage a recently fixed critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-50164) in Apache Struts that leads to remote code execution, in attacks that rely on publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code.
Ukraine’s intelligence claims cyberattack on Russia’s state tax service
Ukraine's defense intelligence directorate (GUR) said it infected thousands of servers belonging to Russia's state tax service with malware, and destroyed databases and backups.
CALISTO doxxing : Sekoia.io findings concurs to Reuters’ investigation on FSB-related Andrey Korinets
Discover activities linking Korinets to CALISTO doxxing in our investigation. Uncover details from emails, domains & servers used to target UK Parliament & Cambridge University.
Threat actors misuse OAuth applications to automate financially driven attacks
Microsoft Threat Intelligence presents cases of threat actors misusing OAuth applications as automation tools in financially motivated attacks.
Spider-Man And Wolverine Devs Hit By Alleged Ransomware Attack
This would be the third time this year that a Sony-owned company has been breached by hackers
Apple’s new iPhone security setting keeps thieves out of your digital accounts
Apple added a feature to iOS 17.3 that appears to address an iPhone security vulnerability that lets thieves steal iCloud accounts using only a user’s iPhone PIN.
AlphV’s bid to report its victim to the SEC could backfire
The ransomware group AlphV reported a victim to the SEC for failing to report a cybersecurity incident, placing government regulators in a precarious position.
Ukraine's top mobile operator hit by biggest cyberattack of war so far | Reuters
Ukraine's biggest mobile network operator was hit on Tuesday by what appeared to be the largest cyberattack of the war with Russia so far, knocking out mobile and internet services for millions and the air raid alert system in parts of Kyiv region.
pfSense Security: Sensing Code Vulnerabilities with SonarCloud
Our Clean Code solution SonarCloud discovered multiple vulnerabilities leading to remote code execution on pfSense CE 2.7.0. Let's see how SonarCloud found them and how it can keep your code clean.
One in four apps remain exposed to Log4Shell
Two years after the Log4Shell vulnerability in the open source Java-based Log4j logging utility was disclosed, circa one in four applications are dependent on outdated libraries, leaving them open to exploitation. Research from security shop Veracode revealed that the vast majority of vulnerable apps may never have updated the Log4j library after it was implemented by developers as 32 percent were running pre-2015 EOL versions.
Sophos backports RCE fix after attacks on unsupported firewalls
Sophos was forced to backport a security update for CVE-2022-3236 for end-of-life (EOL) firewall firmware versions after discovering hackers actively exploiting the flaw in attacks.
50K WordPress sites exposed to RCE attacks by critical bug in backup plugin
A critical severity vulnerability in a WordPress plugin with more than 90,000 installs can let attackers gain remote code execution to fully compromise vulnerable websites.
Apple Releases Security Updates to Patch Critical iOS and macOS Security Flaws
Apple has released patches for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari to address multiple vulnerabilities.
US healthcare giant Norton says hackers stole millions of patients' data during ransomware attack | TechCrunch
Hackers accessed the personal and health data of 2.5 million patients — and employees — during a May ransomware attack.
The EU Just Passed Sweeping New Rules to Regulate AI
The European Union agreed on terms of the AI Act, a major new set of rules that will govern the building and use of AI and have major implications for Google, OpenAI, and others racing to develop AI systems.
Amazon sues group that fakes returns so people can get free MacBooks - The Verge
Amazon sues REKK, which allegedly helped shoppers get other expensive items for free by hacking and bribing fulfillment center employees to approve fake returns.
Early Warning Notification - the use of Bluetooth trackers for geolocation in organised crime | Europol
Bluetooth Trackers Exploited for Geolocation in Organised CrimeBluetooth trackers, commonly used for locating personal items and vehicles, have become an unexpected tool in organised crime, according to recent findings reported by Europol in an Early Warning Notification. Typically designed for purposes such as finding lost keys or preventing vehicle theft, Bluetooth trackers are now being leveraged by criminals for geo-locating...
23andMe changes terms of service amid legal fallout from data breach
Days after a data breach allowed hackers to steal 6.9 million 23andMe users' personal details, the genetic testing company changed its terms of service to prevent customers from formally suing the firm or pursuing class-action lawsuits against it. Why it matters: It's unclear if 23andMe is attempting to retroactively shield itself from lawsuits alleging it acted negligently.
Russian Hacker Vladimir Dunaev Pleads Guilty for Creating TrickBot Malware
Russian national Vladimir Dunaev found guilty for developing TrickBot malware, facing up to 35 years in prison.
Inside Job: How a Hacker Helped Cocaine Traffickers Infiltrate Europe’s Biggest Ports
Europe’s commercial ports are top entry points for cocaine flooding in at record rates. The work of a Dutch hacker, who was hired by drug traffickers to penetrate port IT networks, reveals how this...
Using AI to Automatically Jailbreak GPT-4 and Other LLMs in Under a Minute
It’s been one year since the launch of ChatGPT, and since that time, the market has seen astonishing advancement of large language models (LLMs). Despite the pace of development continuing to outpace model security, enterprises are beginning to deploy LLM-powered applications. Many rely on guardrails implemented by model developers to prevent LLMs from responding to sensitive prompts. However, even with the considerable time and effort spent by the likes of OpenAI, Google, and Meta, these guardrails are not resilient enough to protect enterprises and their users today. Concerns surrounding model risk, biases, and potential adversarial exploits have come to the forefront.
Scanning Danger: Unmasking the Threats of Quishing
In this blog, we explore the modus operandi of threat actors utilizing QR code attacks, by examining recent and widespread quishing campaigns detected by Trellix.
Qualcomm Releases Details on Chip Vulnerabilities Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Qualcomm has disclosed details about three high-severity security vulnerabilities that were exploited in limited, targeted attacks in October 2023.