November 11, 2024 at 01:02PM Threat actors exploit zip file concatenation in phishing attacks, using it to hide Trojan malware like SmokeLoader undetected. Different zip readers handle concatenated files variably, impacting detection effectiveness. Users are advised to be cautious with unsolicited attachments, while enterprises should employ advanced security tools to uncover hidden threats within zip … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 03:49PM Organizations are experiencing a surge in insider cyberattacks, with remediation costs reaching as high as $2 million per incident. The rise in attacks is attributed to complex IT environments, evolving technology, and inadequate staff training. Remediation efforts are slow, costly, and often prolong recovery time, emphasizing the need for preventive … Read more
July 17, 2024 at 04:44AM The article “The Potential Impact of the OpenSSH Vulnerabilities CVE-2024–6387 and CVE-2024-6409” describes vulnerabilities in OpenSSH, namely “regreSSHion” and the signal handler race condition. It explains the technical details, exploitability in x64 systems, potential impact, and mitigation strategies. The vulnerabilities’ real-world impact is considered low due to the complexity of … Read more
July 8, 2024 at 10:06AM The text discusses the need to build resilience in the face of unforeseen cybersecurity threats by stress-testing fundamental assumptions. It outlines steps to identify and mitigate risks in scenarios where assumptions may become invalid, such as the future erosion of enterprise structures and the shift of data generation to non-human … Read more
June 20, 2024 at 05:32PM A critical vulnerability, “CosmicSting” (CVE-2024-34102), affecting Adobe Commerce and Magento websites, poses a major security threat. Despite a security update being available, the majority of impacted sites remain unpatched, leaving them open to severe attacks. Administrators are urged to apply the recommended fixes immediately, with specific versions provided. For those … Read more
June 11, 2024 at 03:02PM JetBrains has issued a security warning concerning a critical vulnerability in its IntelliJ integrated development environment (IDE) apps, CVE-2024-37051. The flaw, affecting versions 2023.1 onwards with the GitHub plugin, exposes access tokens. Security updates have been released for affected IDEs, and customers are advised to update and revoke GitHub tokens. … Read more
May 23, 2024 at 10:08AM A critical vulnerability in the Replicate AI platform allowed attackers to execute a malicious AI model for a cross-tenant attack, potentially compromising private AI models and sensitive data. Researchers at Wiz emphasize the difficulty of tenant separation in AI-as-a-service solutions and recommend new forms of mitigation to prevent future exploitation. … Read more
April 9, 2024 at 11:37AM Researchers at Varonis have uncovered two techniques for attackers to evade SharePoint audit logs when downloading files. By using the “Open in App” feature or spoofing the User-Agent string, they can generate less severe or misleading events. Microsoft has acknowledged these issues but rated them as moderate, so organizations are … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 05:43PM An unpatched Java deserialization vulnerability in the Google Web Toolkit (GWT) open source application framework remains unresolved after over eight years. This flaw, which enables remote code execution, could potentially require significant framework fixes for vulnerable applications. According to research by Bishop Fox, addressing this issue may necessitate architectural changes … Read more
December 6, 2023 at 06:54AM Browser extensions present high-risk vectors for cyber-attacks, exploiting users’ trust through three types: initially malicious, compromised, and risky due to excessive permissions. The LayerX report highlights this threat and recommends vigilance in installation methods and identifying signs of potential harm, emphasizing the need for educated choices and robust security protocols … Read more