CISA warns water facilities to secure HMI systems exposed online

December 13, 2024 at 02:36PM CISA and the EPA have issued a warning to water facilities to protect Internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) from potential cyberattacks, emphasizing the importance of security measures to safeguard these critical systems. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Warning Issued**: CISA and the EPA have issued a warning regarding the security of water … Read more

Russia blocks Viber in latest attempt to censor communications

December 13, 2024 at 01:17PM Russian telecom authority Roskomnadzor has blocked the Viber app for violating local laws, citing concerns over terrorism, drug sales, and illegal content. This follows a court ruling and ongoing restrictions on various foreign messaging apps. Viber had over 1 billion downloads on Android before the ban. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more

Critical OpenWrt Vulnerability Exposes Devices to Malicious Firmware Injection

December 13, 2024 at 12:57PM A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-54143) in OpenWrt’s Attended Sysupgrade could allow attackers to inject malicious firmware by exploiting command injection and hash collision issues. Patched in version 920c8a1, the flaw poses a severe supply chain risk as no authentication is required for exploitation. Users are urged to update immediately. ### Meeting … Read more

Russian cyberspies target Android users with new spyware

December 13, 2024 at 12:49PM Russian cyberspies Gamaredon are using two Android spyware families, BoneSpy and PlainGnome, to target Russian-speaking individuals in former Soviet states. BoneSpy has been active since 2021, while PlainGnome emerged in 2024. Both malware types collect extensive data from mobile devices, highlighting Gamaredon’s evolved tactics in digital surveillance. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Germany blocks BadBox malware loaded on 30,000 Android devices

December 13, 2024 at 11:49AM Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has successfully disrupted the BadBox malware operation, which was pre-installed in over 30,000 sold Android IoT devices in the country. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation Disruption**: Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) successfully disrupted the BadBox malware operation. 2. **Affected Devices**: The malware … Read more

DoJ Indicts 14 North Koreans for $88M IT Worker Fraud Scheme Over Six Years

December 13, 2024 at 11:45AM The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 14 North Korean nationals for allegedly violating sanctions through a scheme involving wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft. They illegally sought remote IT jobs while generating at least $88 million for the North Korean regime, utilizing various deceptive tactics to conceal their … Read more

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Ruijie Reyee Cloud Management Platform

December 13, 2024 at 10:54AM Cybersecurity firm Claroty warns of vulnerabilities in the Reyee cloud management platform that could enable attackers to take control of 50,000 devices. Using device serial numbers, hackers can generate credentials, execute denial-of-service attacks, and potentially steal sensitive data. Ruijie has reportedly fixed all identified security issues. **Meeting Takeaways: Vulnerabilities in … Read more

Germany sinkholes BadBox malware pre-loaded on Android devices

December 13, 2024 at 10:22AM Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has successfully disrupted the BadBox malware operation, which was pre-loaded in more than 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. This action aims to enhance cybersecurity for affected devices and protect users from potential threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Disruption of BadBox Malware**: … Read more

OData Injection Risk in Low-Code/No-Code Environments

December 13, 2024 at 10:06AM Organizations using low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms face security risks, particularly OData injection, which can expose sensitive data. This vulnerability is poorly understood and lacks established safeguards. To combat these risks, proactive security strategies must be developed, including automated monitoring tools and collaboration between security teams and developers for effective input validation. … Read more

Cyber protection made intuitive and affordable

December 13, 2024 at 09:42AM The 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation highlighted Cynet as the only vendor achieving 100% Detection Visibility and Protection, detecting all threats without false positives. The evaluation serves as a critical benchmark for cybersecurity solution effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right vendor for SMEs and MSPs seeking reliable protection. ### … Read more