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Short SummaryThe primary mistake made by the WebP image format was over-reliance on the output from a tool called enough.c to calculate maximum possible table sizes. The author identifies potential vulnerabilities in other image formats, such as JPEG, due to incorrectly assumed or malformed input, which could lead to exploitation by malicious users.…
Summary: Recent cyber espionage campaigns linked to China have targeted U.S. internet service providers, with the Salt Typhoon operation focusing on intelligence gathering and potential disruptions. Investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the breaches and whether critical infrastructure components, such as Cisco routers, were compromised.…
Check Point Research (CPR) discovered a malicious app on Google Play that targeted mobile users to steal cryptocurrency, marking a new trend in crypto draining tactics. The app masqueraded as a legitimate WalletConnect tool, utilizing social engineering and advanced evasion techniques to remain undetected for nearly five months, resulting in losses exceeding $70,000 from over 150 victims.…
Check Point Research (CPR) discovered a malicious app on Google Play that targeted mobile users to steal cryptocurrency, marking a significant shift in the tactics used by crypto drainers. The app masqueraded as a legitimate WalletConnect tool and employed advanced evasion techniques to avoid detection, resulting in over $70,000 in stolen funds from more than 150 victims before its removal.…
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ThreatWire Video SummaryThe video discusses recent updates on cybersecurity issues including problems related to Apple’s new operating system, incidents with a web browser company, and changes in privacy policies of Telegram.
Key Points: Apple released iOS 18 and macOS Sonoma, with reports indicating widespread issues affecting security tools like Sentinel One and CrowdStrike.…Summary: The GSMA is working on implementing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Rich Communications Services (RCS) to enhance message security across Android and iOS platforms. This development follows Apple’s introduction of RCS support in iOS 18, aiming to standardize secure messaging across different ecosystems.
Threat Actor: GSMA | GSMA Victim: Mobile Messaging Users | Mobile Messaging Users
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GSMA aims to add interoperable end-to-end encryption to RCS, enhancing user privacy and security.…A new Android spyware campaign has been identified targeting individuals in South Korea since June 2024. The spyware uses an Amazon AWS S3 bucket as its Command and Control server and is capable of exfiltrating sensitive data such as SMS messages, contacts, images, and videos.…
Video Summary
Video SummaryThe video discusses the increasing threat of cyber attacks and emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses. It highlights how a single click on a malicious email can jeopardize a company’s security. The presenter introduces Bit Defender’s Ultimate Small Business Security Plan as a simple and effective solution tailored for non-experts.…
Summary: Binance has issued a warning about an ongoing global threat involving clipper malware that targets cryptocurrency users to facilitate financial fraud. This malware monitors clipboard activity to replace legitimate cryptocurrency wallet addresses with those controlled by attackers, leading to significant financial losses for victims.
Threat Actor: Unknown | clipper malware Victim: Cryptocurrency users | cryptocurrency users
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Clipper malware, also known as cryware, monitors clipboard activity to steal sensitive data and redirect cryptocurrency transfers.…Summary: A new Android malware named Trojan Ajina.Banker is targeting users in Central Asia by disguising itself as legitimate applications to steal banking information and intercept two-factor authentication (2FA) messages. The malware spreads primarily through social engineering tactics on messaging platforms, leading to significant security risks for unsuspecting users.…
Summary: The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested four individuals, including the mastermind of a cybercrime operation, for leaking the question paper of the Uttar Pradesh Police Radio Operator Recruitment Exam. The operation involved hacking into examination systems to provide candidates with unauthorized access to the exam materials.…
Summary: A vulnerability in WhatsApp’s ‘View Once’ feature allows recipients to bypass its intended privacy protections, enabling them to re-view and save media that should only be viewable once. Researchers discovered the flaw and reported it to Meta, but it was already being exploited by malicious users.…
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The article discusses the increasing prevalence of malware targeting macOS, particularly focusing on the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), which is designed to steal sensitive data from infected machines. AMOS has gained popularity among cybercriminals, with its price tripling over the past year. The article outlines how AMOS is distributed through malvertising and SEO poisoning, and highlights the importance of users being cautious about software installations and permissions.…
Summary: Cisco has addressed critical vulnerabilities in its Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) that allowed unauthorized access through a backdoor account and the potential exposure of sensitive data. The company has released security updates to mitigate these risks and has not yet found evidence of active exploitation.…
Summary: This content discusses two distinct exploits targeting iOS and Google Chrome users, focusing on a bug in FTL JIT compilation that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and steal authentication cookies. The exploits share a similar framework but differ in their execution methods and data collection techniques.…
Summary: California legislators have passed a bill mandating internet browsers and mobile operating systems to provide consumers with an easy way to opt out of sharing their private data for targeted advertising. This legislation aims to enhance consumer privacy rights and could significantly disrupt the online advertising ecosystem.…
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The article discusses two exploits targeting iOS and Google Chrome, focusing on a bug during FTL JIT compilation. Both exploits utilize a similar framework for executing arbitrary code and aim to steal authentication cookies from various websites. The iOS exploit includes additional data collection features, while the Chrome exploit requires a sandbox escape vulnerability.…
Summary: A sophisticated mobile phishing technique utilizing progressive web applications (PWA) has emerged, targeting financial institutions in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Georgia. This method allows the installation of phishing apps without requiring user permission for third-party app installations, posing significant risks to mobile banking users.…
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This blogpost discusses a novel phishing campaign targeting mobile users, particularly clients of Czech banks, through the use of Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) and WebAPKs. The campaign employs social engineering tactics to deceive users into installing malicious applications that mimic legitimate banking apps, leading to credential theft without traditional security warnings.…
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.…