Ransomware attacks now target unpatched WS_FTP servers

October 12, 2023 at 03:16PM Unpatched WS_FTP servers exposed to the internet are being targeted by ransomware attacks. The Reichsadler Cybercrime Group attempted to deploy ransomware on these servers using a stolen LockBit 3.0 builder. Although some servers have not been patched, the attempt to encrypt data was unsuccessful, although a $500 ransom demand was … Read more

October 9, 2023 at 04:11PM – ‘Looney Tunables’ Linux Flaw Sees Snowballing Proof-of-Concept Exploits

October 9, 2023 at 04:11PM Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for the critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc) have been developed, putting Linux systems at risk. The flaw, disclosed by Qualys researchers, could lead to unauthorized data access and system alterations, potentially granting attackers root privileges. Linux root takeovers are highly dangerous as … Read more