Une campagne publicitaire malveillante exploite de faux CAPTCHA

Une campagne sophistiquée, nommée « DeceptionAds », utilise de faux CAPTCHA et des commandes PowerShell pour diffuser le malware Lumma Stealer via des réseaux publicitaires légitimes.

ChatGPT comme moteur de recherche : une révolution fragile face aux abus

ChatGPT, désormais doté de capacités de recherche en ligne, ouvre de nouvelles possibilités aux utilisateurs, mais révèle aussi des failles significatives. Ses vulnérabilités à la manipulation mettent en lumière les défis que doivent relever les modèles d’intelligence artificielle face aux abus.

Researchers Uncover Major Security Flaw in Illumina iSeq 100 DNA Sequencers

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered firmware security vulnerabilities in the Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencing instrument that, if successfully exploited, could permit attackers to brick or plant persistent malware on susceptible devices. « The Illumina iSeq 100 used a very outdated implementation of BIOS firmware using CSM [Compatibility Support Mode] mode and without Secure Boot or standard

Farewell to the Fallen: The Cybersecurity Stars We Lost Last Year

It’s time once again to pay our respects to the once-famous cybersecurity solutions whose usefulness died in the past year. The cybercriminal world collectively mourns the loss of these solutions and the easy access they provide to victim organizations. These solutions, though celebrated in their prime, succumbed to the twin forces of time and advancing […]

New EAGERBEE Variant Targets ISPs and Governments with Advanced Backdoor Capabilities

Internet service providers (ISPs) and governmental entities in the Middle East have been targeted using an updated variant of the EAGERBEE malware framework. The new variant of EAGERBEE (aka Thumtais) comes fitted with various components that allow the backdoor to deploy additional payloads, enumerate file systems, and execute commands shells, demonstrating a significant evolution. « The […]

CISA: No Wider Federal Impact from Treasury Cyber Attack, Investigation Ongoing

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday said there are no indications that the cyber attack targeting the Treasury Department impacted other federal agencies. The agency said it’s working closely with the Treasury Department and BeyondTrust to get a better understanding of the breach and mitigate its impacts. « The security of federal […]

Moxa Alerts Users to High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Cellular and Secure Routers

Taiwan-based Moxa has warned of two security vulnerabilities impacting its cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances that could allow privilege escalation and command execution. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2024-9138 (CVSS 4.0 score: 8.6) – A hard-coded credentials vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges and gain

India Proposes Digital Data Rules with Tough Penalties and Cybersecurity Requirements

The Indian government has published a draft version of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules for public consultation. « Data fiduciaries must provide clear and accessible information about how personal data is processed, enabling informed consent, » India’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a statement released Sunday. « Citizens are empowered with rights to demand data […]

Bulletin d’actualité CERTFR-2025-ACT-001 (06 janvier 2025)

Ce bulletin d’actualité du CERT-FR revient sur les vulnérabilités significatives de la semaine passée pour souligner leurs criticités. Il ne remplace pas l’analyse de l’ensemble des avis et alertes publiés par le CERT-FR dans le cadre d’une analyse de risques pour prioriser l’application des…

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [6 Jan]

Every tap, click, and swipe we make online shapes our digital lives, but it also opens doors—some we never meant to unlock. Extensions we trust, assistants we rely on, and even the codes we scan are turning into tools for attackers. The line between convenience and vulnerability has never been thinner. This week, we dive […]