November 21, 2024 at 11:57AM Approximately 2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices have reportedly been compromised due to recently disclosed security vulnerabilities. The flaws, CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474, could enable malicious actions. Palo Alto warns that cyber attacks exploiting these weaknesses may rise and urges users to implement security measures and apply updates promptly. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 11:57AM China-aligned APT actor Gelsemium is using a new Linux backdoor, WolfsBane, targeting East and Southeast Asia for cyber espionage. Recent findings by ESET reveal WolfsBane and another implant, FireWood, aiming to gather sensitive data. This marks a shift towards Linux malware amidst enhanced security measures in the APT ecosystem. ### … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 11:20AM Palo Alto Networks reported a drop in internet-exposed firewalls, yet around 2,000 devices remain compromised due to critical vulnerabilities CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474. Patches were released in mid-November following confirmed exploitation, with attacks primarily affecting devices in the U.S. and India. Key security recommendations include limiting access to trusted IPs. **Meeting … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 11:20AM SecurityWeek offers comprehensive cybersecurity news, covering various topics such as malware, ransomware, data breaches, and threat intelligence. It also features virtual events, webcasts, and an ICS Cybersecurity Conference. Subscribers can sign up for daily briefings to stay updated on the latest developments in the cybersecurity landscape. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 10:51AM The U.S. has seized the cybercrime website ‘PopeyeTools’ and charged three administrators for selling stolen data. Authorities confiscated multiple domains and $283,000 in cryptocurrency. PopeyeTools trafficked financial information, offering services for cybercrime. Each administrator faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, though no arrests have been made. ### … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 10:08AM Qualys researchers revealed five critical vulnerabilities in Ubuntu Server’s needrestart utility that allow unprivileged attackers to gain root access. Though they developed exploit code, they won’t release it due to its alarming nature. Admins are urged to update to version 3.8 or later to mitigate risks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Vulnerabilities … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 10:05AM The rise in cybersecurity breaches, despite heavy investments, emphasizes the need for resilience over mere prevention. Companies should view breaches as learning opportunities, adopting strategies like daily stress tests, self-healing systems, and collective defense. A culture of resilience enhances recovery, fosters customer trust, and positions organizations competitively against evolving threats. … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 09:39AM A design flaw in Fortinet’s VPN logging mechanism allows successful credential verifications during brute-force attacks to go unlogged. Researchers from Pentera discovered that halting the login process post-authentication prevents successful attempts from being recorded, risking undetected breaches. Fortinet does not classify the issue as a vulnerability. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 09:23AM Microsoft has launched the Quick Machine Recovery tool, which enables users to apply fixes remotely on machines that cannot boot, eliminating the need for physical access. This release comes in the wake of a recent CrowdStrike outage. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Introduction of Quick Machine Recovery Tool**: Microsoft has launched … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 08:52AM The RSA Conference will require a $5 million investment from all 10 finalists in next year’s Innovation Sandbox. This investment will be part of the event’s new equity structure for participating startups. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Investment Requirement**: The owners of the RSA Conference have decided that all 10 finalists … Read more