Exploitation of Recent Cisco IOS XE Vulnerabilities Spikes

December 6, 2023 at 10:48AM The Shadowserver Foundation reports a surge in device hacks linked to new vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS XE. SecurityWeek shared the news in a post titled “Exploitation of Recent Cisco IOS XE Vulnerabilities Spikes.” Here are the clear takeaways from the meeting notes provided: 1. The Shadowserver Foundation has issued a … Read more

A year on, CISA realizes debunked vuln actually a dud and removes it from must-patch list

December 6, 2023 at 09:52AM CISA removed CVE-2022-28958, a supposed critical flaw in a D-Link router, from its Known Exploited Vulnerability catalog after a review revealed it was not a real vulnerability. VulnCheck debunked the issue, originally believed to allow remote code execution. The flaw was included due to an invalid proof of concept but … Read more

Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks on US Government Agency 

December 6, 2023 at 08:00AM A US government agency was attacked through a flaw in Adobe ColdFusion, identified as CVE-2023-26360, as reported by SecurityWeek. Key Takeaway from Meeting Notes: – An Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability with the identifier CVE-2023-26360 was exploited in cyberattacks targeting a US government agency. – The information regarding the exploitation of this … Read more

Scaling Security Operations with Automation

December 6, 2023 at 06:00AM Amid growing digital security threats, organizations face challenges implementing automation due to resource constraints and a need for clear processes. While automation can enhance security operations by handling repetitive tasks and reducing errors, success requires assessing readiness, prioritizing impactful processes, and integrating solutions with workflows. Operational guidance and continuous improvement … Read more

Atlassian security advisory reveals four fresh critical flaws – in mail with dead links

December 6, 2023 at 02:00AM Atlassian alerted customers of four critical vulnerabilities with flawed email links that weren’t initially live. Despite the broken links, they provided direction to updated advisory pages for immediate action. The vulnerabilities affect various Atlassian products and can be fixed by upgrading to secured versions. **Meeting Summary: Atlassian Issues Advisory on … Read more

HTC Global Services confirms cyberattack after data leaked online

December 5, 2023 at 06:59PM HTC Global Services confirmed a cyberattack after the ALPHV ransomware gang started leaking stolen data. The IT services provider, servicing multiple industries, acknowledged the breach on social media and is working with experts to resolve the issue. The alleged stolen data includes personal and confidential information. Cybersecurity expert Kevin Beaumont … Read more

Unpatched Loytec Building Automation Flaws Disclosed 2 Years After Discovery 

December 5, 2023 at 09:24AM Two years post-discovery, details on 10 unpatched vulnerabilities in Loytec building automation products were made public. Clear Takeaways from Meeting Notes: 1. There are 10 unpatched vulnerabilities that have been found in Loytec building automation products. 2. The details of these vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. 3. The disclosure occurred … Read more

Russian Pleads Guilty to Role in Developing TrickBot Malware

December 4, 2023 at 10:07AM Vladimir Dunaev, a Russian citizen, admitted guilt in creating and deploying the TrickBot malware, which resulted in substantial financial losses. Takeaways from the Meeting Notes: 1. Acknowledgment of Guilty Plea: Vladimir Dunaev, a Russian national, has admitted guilt in his association with the TrickBot malware’s development and deployment. 2. Impact … Read more

New P2PInfect Botnet MIPS Variant Targeting Routers and IoT Devices

December 4, 2023 at 06:54AM Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new version of the P2PInfect botnet targeting routers and IoT devices, now able to infect devices using MIPS architecture. First identified in 2023 exploiting a critical Redis vulnerability, P2PInfect has evolved with evasion tactics and now includes a Windows DLL module, indicating a sophisticated threat … Read more

New Relic’s cyber-something revealed as attack on staging systems, some users

December 3, 2023 at 11:36PM New Relic disclosed a two-pronged cyber attack that compromised their staging systems using stolen credentials and affected a small number of customer accounts. They’ve rotated passwords, removed API keys, and updated security measures. Ongoing investigations with external experts aim to enhance their security posture. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Incident Details: New … Read more