July, 2024

• 26 July

  OpenAI to test search engine called SearchGPT

  

  OpenAI is testing a new search engine “SearchGPT” using generative artificial intelligence to challenge Google’s dominance in the online search market. SearchGPT will initially be available to a limited group of users and publishers. OpenAI plans to eventually integrate the search capabilities into ChatGPT instead of offering it as a …

  Read More »
• 25 July

  CISA Unveils advisories for Two Industrial Control Systems

  

  CISA released two advisories about security issues for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) on July 25, 2024. These advisories offer important information about current vulnerabilities and exploits for ICS. ICSA-24-207-01 Siemens SICAM Products: Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to perform an unauthorized password reset which could lead …

  Read More »
• 25 July

  Researchers unveil ConfusedFunction Vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform

  

  Tenable security researchers found a vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform’s Cloud Functions service that could allow an attacker to access other services and sensitive data without permission. Tenable has given the vulnerability the name ConfusedFunction. “An attacker could escalate their privileges to the Default Cloud Build Service Account and access …

  Read More »
• 25 July

  BD CIRT published advisory on Web Application and Database Security

  

  BDG e-GOV CIRT’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Unit has noticed a concerning increase in cyber-attacks against web applications and database servers in Bangladesh. Hackers are trying to deface government websites, steal important information, and disrupt online services through DDoS attacks. Organizations are advised to take precautions to protect themselves online. CIRT …

  Read More »
• 25 July

  GitLab fixed six security flaws and recommends updating shortly

  

  GitLab released a security update today to fix six vulnerabilities in its software. Although none of the flaws are critical, there is one high-severity cross-site scripting bug that could seriously affect users who don’t update quickly. The update, which applies to GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE), includes …

  Read More »
• 25 July

  Researchers Unveil Massive Quad7 Botnet Targeting Microsoft 365

  

  Sekoia.io and Intrinsec analyzed the Quad7 (7777) botnet, which uses TCP port 7777 on infected routers to carry out brute-force attacks on Microsoft 365 accounts. Attacks were detected on 0.11% of monitored accounts. Key insights highlighted by researchers: Botnet Evolution: Quad7 has been active for a long time and continues …

  Read More »
• 24 July

  Threat Actor announce new DDoS Panel “Cliver”

  

  A threat actor has announced a new DDoS tool called Cliver, which offers strong attack methods for disrupting web services, including HTTP/2 and TLS floods, Cloudflare bypass, and browser emulation for bypassing CAPTCHA. The threat actor shared more information in a FAQ section. Cliver is a strong Layer 7 (L7) …

  Read More »
• 24 July

  CISA added two security flaws to its KEV catalog

  

  The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added two security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities are listed below – CVE-2012-4792 (CVSS score: 9.3) – Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability CVE-2024-39891 (CVSS score: 5.3) – Twilio Authy Information Disclosure …

  Read More »
• 18 July

  Cisco SSM On-Prem bug allows change any user’s password

  

  CISCO fixed a vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem). The vulnerability could allow an attacker without authentication to change the password of any user, even administrative users. The problem is caused by not implementing the password-change process correctly. An attacker could take advantage …

  Read More »
• 18 July

  Nacsa investigates
  Malaysia Telco U Mobile Four Million user data allegedly Breached

  

  Malyasian National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) is investigating a possible data breach that exposed the data of four million U Mobile subscribers. The data, which claimed to contain personal information like names, addresses, MyKad numbers, andThe data, which may include personal information like names, addresses, MyKad numbers, and mobile phone …

  Read More »