Researchers Discover LG Smart TV Vulnerabilities Allowing Root Access

April 9, 2024 at 09:45AM LG webOS smart TVs were found to have multiple security vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized access and root access to the devices. The flaws, discovered by Bitdefender, included bypassing authorization and gaining elevated permissions. LG released updates to fix the issues impacting various webOS versions. Over 91,000 devices globally were exposed to … Read more

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

A Frontline Report of Chinese Threat Actor Tactics and Techniques

October 11, 2023 at 12:09AM Microsoft analysts and researchers analyze trillions of signals daily to uncover emerging threats and provide timely security insights. They focus on nation-state groups to understand their activities within geopolitical trends. With the shift to remote work due to COVID-19, cybercriminals are exploiting system vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to access sensitive resources … Read more