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Tor Merges With Security-Focused OS Tails Eduard Kovacs
The Tor Project announced that it has merged operations with the security-focused operating system Tails. The post Tor Merges With Security-Focused OS Tails appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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How to Plan and Prepare for Penetration Testing [email protected] (The Hacker News)
As security technology and threat awareness among organizations improves so do the adversaries who are adopting and relying on new techniques to maximize speed and impact while evading detection. Ransomware and malware continue to be the method of choice by big game hunting (BGH) cyber criminals, and the increased use of hands-on or “interactive intrusion”…
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Microsoft Identifies Storm-0501 as Major Threat in Hybrid Cloud Ransomware Attacks [email protected] (The Hacker News)
The threat actor known as Storm-0501 has targeted government, manufacturing, transportation, and law enforcement sectors in the U.S. to stage ransomware attacks. The multi-stage attack campaign is designed to compromise hybrid cloud environments and perform lateral movement from on-premises to cloud environment, ultimately resulting in data exfiltration, credential theft, tampering, persistentRead More
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Millions of Kia Cars Were Vulnerable to Remote Hacking: Researchers Ionut Arghire
Security researchers detail vulnerabilities in Kia owners’ portal that allowed them to control vehicles remotely. The post Millions of Kia Cars Were Vulnerable to Remote Hacking: Researchers appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Kaspersky, Pango Respond to User Backlash as Transition to UltraAV Nearly Complete Ionut Arghire
Users continue to flame Kaspersky and Pango Group as the automatic, forced transition to UltraAV gradually progresses. The post Kaspersky, Pango Respond to User Backlash as Transition to UltraAV Nearly Complete appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Highly Anticipated Linux Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution, but Less Serious Than Expected Eduard Kovacs
A researcher has disclosed the details of an unpatched vulnerability that was expected to pose a serious threat to many Linux systems. The post Highly Anticipated Linux Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution, but Less Serious Than Expected appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Cybersecurity Certifications: The Gateway to Career Advancement [email protected] (The Hacker News)
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of organizational resilience. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. Whether you’re a seasoned cyber professional or just starting your journey, signing up for the GIAC Newsletter ensures you’re always informed and equipped forRead More
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New HTML Smuggling Campaign Delivers DCRat Malware to Russian-Speaking Users [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Russian-speaking users have been targeted as part of a new campaign distributing a commodity trojan called DCRat (aka DarkCrystal RAT) by means of a technique known as HTML smuggling. The development marks the first time the malware has been deployed using this method, a departure from previously observed delivery vectors such as compromised or fake…
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Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM ) Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024-7593)
What is the Vulnerability?Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM), a software application used to manage and optimize the delivery of applications across networks is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability. This flaw (CVE-2024-7593) arises from an incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm, which can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication in the…
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U.S. Sanctions Two Crypto Exchanges for Facilitating Cybercrime and Money Laundering [email protected] (The Hacker News)
The U.S. government on Thursday sanctioned two cryptocurrency exchanges and unsealed an indictment against a Russian national for his alleged involvement in the operation of several money laundering services that were offered to cybercriminals. The virtual currency exchanges, Cryptex and PM2BTC, have been alleged to facilitate the laundering of cryptocurrencies possibly obtained throughRead More