CERT-UA Uncovers Gamaredon’s Rapid Data Exfiltration Tactics Following Initial Compromise
The Russia-linked threat actor known as Gamaredon has been observed conducting data exfiltration activities within an hour of the initial compromise. « As a vector of primary compromise, for the most part, emails and messages in messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal) are used, in most cases, using previously compromised accounts, » the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine […]
WormGPT: New AI Tool Allows Cybercriminals to Launch Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
With generative artificial intelligence (AI) becoming all the rage these days, it’s perhaps not surprising that the technology has been repurposed by malicious actors to their own advantage, enabling avenues for accelerated cybercrime. According to findings from SlashNext, a new generative AI cybercrime tool called WormGPT has been advertised on underground forums as a way for adversaries […]
Microsoft Bug Allowed Hackers to Breach Over Two Dozen Organizations via Forged Azure AD Tokens
Microsoft on Friday said a validation error in its source code allowed for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) tokens to be forged by a malicious actor known as Storm-0558 using a Microsoft account (MSA) consumer signing key to breach two dozen organizations. « Storm-0558 acquired an inactive MSA consumer signing key and used it to forge authentication tokens […]
Critical Security Flaws Uncovered in Honeywell Experion DCS and QuickBlox Services
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in various services, including Honeywell Experion distributed control system (DCS) and QuickBlox, that, if successfully exploited, could result in severe compromise of affected systems. Dubbed Crit.IX, the nine flaws in the Honeywell Experion DCS platform allow for « unauthorized remote code execution, which means an attacker would have
AIOS WordPress Plugin Faces Backlash for Storing User Passwords in Plain Text
All-In-One Security (AIOS), a WordPress plugin installed on over one million sites, has issued a security update after a bug introduced in version 5.1.9 of the software caused users’ passwords being added to the database in plaintext format. « A malicious site administrator (i.e. a user already logged into the site as an admin) could then […]
TeamTNT’s Cloud Credential Stealing Campaign Now Targets Azure and Google Cloud
A malicious actor has been linked to a cloud credential stealing campaign in June 2023 that’s focused on Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, marking the adversary’s expansion in targeting beyond Amazon Web Services (AWS). The findings come from SentinelOne and Permiso, which said the « campaigns share similarity with tools attributed to the notorious TeamTNT cryptojacking crew, »
Defend Against Insider Threats: Join this Webinar on SaaS Security Posture Management
As security practices continue to evolve, one primary concern persists in the minds of security professionals—the risk of employees unintentionally or deliberately exposing vital information. Insider threats, whether originating from deliberate actions or accidental incidents, pose a significant challenge to safeguarding sensitive data. To effectively address insider risks, organizations must
New SOHO Router Botnet AVrecon Spreads to 70,000 Devices Across 20 Countries
A new malware strain has been found covertly targeting small office/home office (SOHO) routers for more than two years, infiltrating over 70,000 devices and creating a botnet with 40,000 nodes spanning 20 countries. Lumen Black Lotus Labs has dubbed the malware AVrecon, making it the third such strain to focus on SOHO routers after ZuoRAT and HiatusRAT over the past […]
Zimbra Warns of Critical Zero-Day Flaw in Email Software Amid Active Exploitation
Zimbra has warned of a critical zero-day security flaw in its email software that has come under active exploitation in the wild. « A security vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite Version 8.8.15 that could potentially impact the confidentiality and integrity of your data has surfaced, » the company said in an advisory. It also said that the issue has […]
PicassoLoader Malware Used in Ongoing Attacks on Ukraine and Poland
Government entities, military organizations, and civilian users in Ukraine and Poland have been targeted as part of a series of campaigns designed to steal sensitive data and gain persistent remote access to the infected systems. The intrusion set, which stretches from April 2022 to July 2023, leverages phishing lures and decoy documents to deploy a […]