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On June 20, 2024, Rapid7 identified multiple intrusion attempts by threat actors utilizing social engineering tactics. The attackers used a combination of email lures and phone calls to convince users to download AnyDesk, allowing remote access to their systems. The threat actors employed a new credential harvesting tool, AntiSpam.exe,…
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In 2024, malware loaders have become a prevalent tool in cyberattacks, with loaders like SocGholish, GootLoader, and Raspberry Robin leading the charge. These loaders utilize sophisticated evasion techniques and are increasingly leveraging scripting languages like Python for persistence and stealth. The report highlights the evolution of these loaders, their impact on organizations, and provides mitigation strategies for cybersecurity professionals.…
Summary: Two vulnerabilities in the macOS version of the 1Password password manager (CVE-2024-42219 and CVE-2024-42218) could allow malware to steal sensitive information, including the account unlock key. AgileBits has confirmed the vulnerabilities have been patched in recent software updates, with no reports of exploitation prior to the disclosure.…
Summary: Microsoft has disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Office (CVE-2024-38200) that could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The flaw affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office and requires user interaction to exploit.
Threat Actor: Malicious actors | malicious actors Victim: Microsoft Office users | Microsoft Office users
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The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as a spoofing flaw.…Summary: Microsoft researchers revealed multiple medium-severity vulnerabilities in OpenVPN during the Black Hat USA 2024 conference, which could be exploited to achieve remote code execution (RCE) and local privilege escalation (LPE). These vulnerabilities affect all versions of OpenVPN prior to 2.6.10 and 2.5.10, posing significant risks to users if exploited.…
Summary: Cybersecurity researchers have identified vulnerabilities in Sonos smart speakers that could allow malicious actors to eavesdrop on users through remote code execution. These flaws affect multiple Sonos devices and could lead to significant security breaches if exploited.
Threat Actor: Malicious actors | malicious actors Victim: Sonos | Sonos
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Two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-50809 and CVE-2023-50810, were discovered, allowing remote code execution and persistent arbitrary code execution on Sonos devices.…Summary: Cisco has issued a warning regarding a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-20419) in its Smart Software Manager On-Prem license servers that allows unauthenticated attackers to change any user password remotely. Although exploit code is available, Cisco has not yet observed any active exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.…
Summary: Cisco has issued a warning about multiple critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in the end-of-life SPA 300 and SPA 500 series IP phones, with no fixes or mitigations available. Users are urged to transition to newer models as these devices are no longer supported and pose significant security risks.…
Summary: The article discusses the challenges faced by DevSecOps teams, including outages, cyberattacks, and vulnerabilities, while highlighting the importance of integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle. It also examines specific incidents and trends affecting platforms like GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jira in 2023, emphasizing the rise of RepoJacking and other security threats.…
Summary: Threat actors are exploiting a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-4885) in Progress WhatsUp Gold to gain initial access to corporate networks. This vulnerability affects versions 23.1.2 and older, and public proof-of-concept exploits are available targeting specific endpoints.
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Progress Software Corporation | Progress Software Corporation
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Exploitation attempts began on August 1, 2024, from six distinct IP addresses.…Summary: This research explores downgrade attacks on Microsoft Windows, demonstrating how attackers can exploit the Windows Update process to revert fully patched systems to vulnerable states, effectively turning fixed vulnerabilities into zero-days. The findings reveal significant security flaws in the Windows architecture, particularly concerning virtualization-based security (VBS) and the update mechanism, prompting urgent calls for increased awareness and protective measures against such attacks.…
Cyble Research and Intelligence Lab (CRIL) has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that uses a fake Google Safety Centre page to distribute malicious software. The phishing site tricks users into downloading a file disguised as Google Authenticator, which actually installs two types of malware: Latrodectus and ACR Stealer.…
Summary: Two cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in Roundcube (CVE-2024-42009, CVE-2024-42008) could allow attackers to steal users’ emails, contacts, and passwords, as well as send emails from compromised accounts. These vulnerabilities have been addressed in the latest Roundcube updates, and users are urged to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risks.…
Summary: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows, tracked as CVE-2018-0824, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This vulnerability allows remote code execution through deserialization of untrusted data, posing significant risks to affected systems.
Threat Actor: APT41 | APT41 Victim: Taiwanese government-affiliated research institute | Taiwanese government-affiliated research institute
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CVE-2018-0824 is a deserialization vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows with a CVSS score of 7.5.…“`htmlShort Summary:
The article discusses the increasing trend of threat actors utilizing legitimate cloud services for their attacks, highlighting various espionage operations and malware tools that exploit these services. Notable tools mentioned include GoGra, Grager, and MoonTag, which leverage Microsoft Graph API for command-and-control operations. The article emphasizes the need for organizations to monitor and protect against these evolving threats.…
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The SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team identified an arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2024-5008) in Progress WhatsUp Gold, which allows authenticated users with Application Monitoring privileges to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk.…
Summary: Researchers have revealed that tens of thousands of Ubiquiti SOHO devices remain vulnerable to a five-year-old bug, CVE-2017-0938, despite a patch being available. The exposed devices can be exploited for denial-of-service attacks and may leak sensitive user data, raising concerns about IoT security practices.
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Ubiquiti Inc.…
Summary: A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-38856, has been identified in Apache OFBiz, allowing unauthenticated users to execute remote code due to an incorrect authorization issue. Organizations are urged to upgrade to version 18.12.15 or newer to mitigate this risk.
Threat Actor: Unauthenticated threat actors | unauthenticated threat actors Victim: Apache OFBiz users | Apache OFBiz
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Vulnerability CVE-2024-38856 has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating critical severity.…Summary: This content discusses the recent Android security updates that address 46 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-36971) that may be exploited in targeted attacks. The vulnerability, which affects the Linux kernel’s network route management, allows threat actors to execute arbitrary code on unpatched devices.…