ESET researchers found a spying campaign targeting Android users. The campaign uses fake messaging apps that include XploitSPY malware. The campaign, called eXotic Visit, has been active from November 2021 to the end of 2023. Malicious Android apps were distributed through targeted campaigns using dedicated websites and the Google Play …
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CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released two advisories on April 4, 2024 about security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits for Industrial Control Systems (ICS). ICSA-24-095-01 Hitachi Energy Asset Suite 9 ICSA-24-095-02 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL CISA recommends reviewing the newly issued ICS advisory for more information and ways to address the issue.
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Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Cisco has released updates to fix security issues in Cisco IOS, IOS XE, and AP software that could be exploited to disrupt services. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the necessary updates: Cisco Event Response: March 2024 Semiannual Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software …
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CISA Adds Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability to KEV
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) included a Microsoft SharePoint Server vulnerability in its list of known exploited vulnerabilities due to signs of active use by attackers. CVE-2023-24955 is a critical flaw that lets a user with Site Owner access run any code they choose. “In a network-based …
Read More »CISA urges software devs mitigatin SQL injection vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI issued a joint alert about making software secure by eliminating SQL injection vulnerabilities. This was in response to a recent major incident involving SQL injection that affected thousands of organizations and emphasizes how common this type of security flaw is. …
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VCURMS and STRRAT Trojans deployed via AWS and GitHub
FortiGuard Labs found a phishing campaign that tricks users into downloading a malicious Java downloader to spread new VCURMS and STRRAT remote access trojans. The attackers stored malware on public services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and GitHub to avoid detection. They used email as its command and control throughout …
Read More »Apple Released Security Updates for Multiple Products
Apple released security updates to fix vulnerabilities in Safari, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. A cyber threat actor could use some of these vulnerabilities to take control of a system that is affected. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the necessary updates: Safari 17.4 …
Read More »CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released two advisories on February 29, 2024. The advisories warn about security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits related to Industrial Control Systems (ICS). ICSA-24-060-01 Delta Electronics CNCSoft-B ICSMA-24-060-01 MicroDicom DICOM Viewer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 7.8 ATTENTION: Low attack complexity Vendor: Delta Electronics Equipment: CNCSoft-B Vulnerability: Stack-based Buffer Overflow RISK …
Read More »CISA Issues Alert on APT29’s Cloud Infiltration Tactics
CISA and the UK’s NCSC released a joint advisory about new tactics of Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) cyber actors. This group, also known as APT29, Midnight Blizzard, the Dukes or Cozy Bear, has been identified by the US as a cyber-espionage entity linked to the Russian SVR intelligence agency. …
Read More »Alert – Critical SQLi Vulnerability Threatens 200K+ Websites
A critical security vulnerability has been revealed in the widely used WordPress plugin called Ultimate Member, which is installed on over 200,000 websites. The vulnerability CVE-2024-1071 has a high CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10. It was discovered and reported by security researcher Christiaan Swiers. WordPress security company Wordfence …
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