Hackers start exploiting critical ownCloud flaw, patch now

November 28, 2023 at 11:16AM Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the ownCloud file synchronization software that could lead to data breaches. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-49103, allows attackers to access sensitive information such as admin passwords, mail server credentials, and license keys. The vulnerability affects both containerized and non-containerized deployments, and administrators … Read more

Exploitation of Critical ownCloud Vulnerability Begins

November 28, 2023 at 10:00AM Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical information disclosure vulnerability in ownCloud’s Graphapi app. The vulnerability allows attackers to retrieve sensitive credentials and system information. The flaw affects Graphapi versions 0.2.0 to 0.3.0 and cannot be mitigated by disabling the app alone. Administrators are urged to follow the mitigation steps … Read more

Citrix warns admins to kill NetScaler user sessions to block hackers

November 21, 2023 at 11:41AM Admins who have patched their NetScaler appliances against the Citrix Bleed vulnerability must take additional measures to secure their devices. Citrix advises wiping all previous user sessions and terminating active ones to prevent attackers from accessing compromised devices. The flaw has been actively exploited since late August, and compromised sessions … Read more

Alert: Microsoft Releases Patch Updates for 5 New Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

November 15, 2023 at 01:15AM Microsoft has released patches to address 63 security bugs, including three actively exploited vulnerabilities. The flaws are rated as Critical, Important, and Moderate in severity. Five zero-day vulnerabilities are identified, including issues with Windows SmartScreen and ASP.NET Core. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a warning and … Read more

Offensive and Defensive AI: Let’s Chat(GPT) About It

November 7, 2023 at 05:54AM ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot, is both a productive tool and a security risk. Attackers can exploit ChatGPT for activities like data exfiltration, spreading misinformation, and writing phishing emails. On the other hand, defenders can use it to identify vulnerabilities and enhance their security posture. It is crucial to acknowledge … Read more

Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day

November 4, 2023 at 12:30PM An Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability, CVE-2023-46604, was exploited maliciously prior to patch releases, according to Huntress. Thousands of vulnerable internet-exposed instances are still at risk. Evidence suggests the exploitation began as a zero-day on October 10, with attackers attempting to deliver HelloKitty ransomware. Users are urged to update ActiveMQ to versions … Read more

Atlassian Issues Second Warning on Potential Exploitation of Critical Confluence Flaw 

November 4, 2023 at 12:30PM Enterprise software maker Atlassian has issued a warning on a critical-severity vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-22518, could result in severe data loss due to an improper authorization issue. Atlassian has released patches for the bug and urges organizations to apply them promptly. … Read more

Critical Apache ActiveMQ flaw under attack by ‘clumsy’ ransomware crims

November 2, 2023 at 01:20PM Ransomware criminals are exploiting a severe vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ, allowing for remote code execution. The developers released fixes for the affected versions, but many services remain unpatched, with China having the highest number of vulnerable services. The attacks are attributed to the HelloKitty ransomware family, known for targeting smaller … Read more

Critical vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP under active exploitation

November 1, 2023 at 12:30PM Cybersecurity company F5’s BIG-IP suite has been found to have vulnerabilities that are already being exploited after proof of concept code was shared online. F5 confirmed evidence of active exploitation just days after limited-detail research was published. The vulnerabilities include an Apache JServ Protocol smuggling vulnerability and an SQL injection … Read more

Mass Exploitation of ‘Citrix Bleed’ Vulnerability Underway

November 1, 2023 at 10:23AM Thousands of Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway instances are vulnerable to a critical flaw, dubbed ‘Citrix Bleed’, that allows unauthenticated attackers to leak sensitive information. The vulnerability is actively being exploited by threat actors, including ransomware groups. Citrix has released patches, but roughly half of NetScaler customers have yet to … Read more