November 15, 2024 at 01:39AM Misconfigured Microsoft Power Pages websites are exposing sensitive data of millions, including personal identifiable information (PII), due to lax access controls. Aaron Costello of AppOmni highlights significant leaks, such as one affecting 1.1 million NHS employees. Organizations must enhance security measures for external-facing sites to prevent data breaches. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 04:49PM Threat actors are using a modified Remcos RAT to exploit a Microsoft Windows vulnerability via phishing emails. The malware utilizes multiple script languages to evade detection and installs itself through a complex process. Experts emphasize the need for patch management, employee training, and endpoint protection as critical defenses against such … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 04:10PM Microsoft has reported that Chinese threat actors utilize the Quad7 botnet, composed of hacked SOHO routers, for password-spray attacks to steal credentials. The botnet employs custom malware for remote access and evades detection using a SOCKS5 proxy. Once credentials are obtained, networks are compromised to exfiltrate data. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 30, 2024 at 08:48AM Microsoft reports a two-week mass phishing campaign by Russia’s SVR, targeting over 100 organizations through novel techniques, including remote desktop protocol (RDP) configuration files. The campaign, which began on October 22, impersonates Microsoft and other providers, primarily affecting entities in the UK, Europe, Australia, and Japan. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
October 19, 2024 at 10:41AM Microsoft is employing deceptive strategies against phishing by using realistic honeypot tenants to attract cybercriminals. This approach enables the collection of intelligence on attackers’ methods, facilitating infrastructure mapping, campaign disruption, and prolonged deception. Presented by Ross Bevington at BSides Exeter, it aims to enhance security and understanding of threat actors. … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 08:47AM China claims to have made advances in encryption cracking and identifying Intel backdoors. Additionally, there are reports on the ConfusedPilot AI attack and Microsoft losing security logs, highlighting significant cybersecurity concerns. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **China’s Claims**: There are significant developments regarding China’s assertions about their capabilities in encryption cracking and … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 03:27AM Microsoft has issued security updates for 118 vulnerabilities, including two under active exploitation. Key vulnerabilities include CVE-2024-43572 and CVE-2024-43573, both related to remote code execution and spoofing. The U.S. CISA has added these to its catalog, mandating fixes by October 29, 2024. ### Meeting Takeaways – Microsoft Security Updates (Oct … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 05:52PM Microsoft’s October security update addressed 117 vulnerabilities, ranking as the third largest release this year. Of these, two actively exploited flaws require immediate attention. One, CVE-2024-43573, is a spoofing vulnerability in MSHTML, while the other, CVE-2024-43572, is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Microsoft Management Console. Three publicly known … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 03:29PM Microsoft released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. CISA advises users and administrators to review and apply necessary updates from the Microsoft Security Update Guide for October to mitigate potential cyber threats. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that Microsoft has released security updates to … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 03:44PM Researchers have identified a medium-severity vulnerability in Windows, labeled as CVE-2024-6769, which could enable an authenticated attacker to gain full system privileges. Fortra’s proof-of-concept exploit showcases the capability to shut down the system and manipulate critical files, despite Microsoft’s stance that it falls under acceptable security boundaries. The vulnerability allows … Read more