November 14, 2024 at 08:54AM Two Nigerian nationals have been charged for hacking into US tax preparation companies, with one suspect located in Mexico and the other in North Dakota. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by financial institutions. **Meeting Takeaways:** – Two Nigerian nationals have been charged with hacking. – One individual is … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 01:52PM The Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against two suspected hackers who compromised over 165 organizations using Snowflake cloud storage services. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Indictment Unsealed**: The Department of Justice has publicly released the indictment against two suspected hackers. 2. **Nature of Breach**: The hackers are believed to … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 01:03PM Google Cloud will begin assigning CVE identifiers to significant cloud vulnerabilities, including those that do not necessitate immediate patching. This move aims to improve transparency and accountability in addressing security issues within its cloud services. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **CVE Assignment**: Google Cloud will now assign Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 11:36AM Microsoft’s November 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 89 vulnerabilities, including four zero-days, with two actively exploited. Key fixes involve critical flaws in remote code execution and privilege escalation. Other notable updates were shared by Adobe, Cisco, and Google. Comprehensive vulnerability details are outlined in the full report. ### Meeting Takeaways – … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 08:03AM Intel and AMD released November 2024 Patch Tuesday advisories, addressing newly identified vulnerabilities in their products. Intel issued 44 advisories, while AMD provided 8. This update serves to inform customers about necessary security measures for their devices. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Intel Security Advisories**: Intel has released 44 new security advisories … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 07:21AM Zoom Apps released security updates addressing six vulnerabilities, while the stable version of Chrome 131 has rolled out with twelve security fixes. These updates aim to enhance protection against high-severity threats. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Zoom Security Update**: – Resolved six security vulnerabilities in Zoom Apps. 2. **Chrome Update**: – … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 07:15AM A security analysis of the OvrC cloud platform revealed ten vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution on connected devices. These flaws impact OvrC Pro and Connect, with some allowing attackers to impersonate devices and access unauthorized controls. Fixes were issued in May 2023 and November 2024. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 01:36PM Microsoft has released mandatory cumulative updates KB5046617 and KB5046633 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 23H2, addressing security vulnerabilities and various issues. Users can install these updates via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog. Key fixes include enhancements to Task Manager, internet connectivity, and notification settings. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 10:15AM Researchers revealed vulnerabilities in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop, potentially allowing unauthenticated remote code execution through misconfigured permissions in the Session Recording component. Citrix has issued hotfixes for affected versions (CVE-2024-8068 and CVE-2024-8069). Microsoft warns against using BinaryFormatter due to its security risks related to deserialization. ### Meeting Takeaways – … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 09:32AM GoIssue is a new tool enabling cybercriminals to extract email addresses from GitHub profiles for bulk email attacks on users, highlighting vulnerabilities in GitHub’s security for developers and corporate supply chains. The article discusses its implications for online security. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Introduction of GoIssue Tool**: A new tool named … Read more