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A newly surfaced cybercampaign targeting Israeli users has thrust the sophisticated RHADAMANTHYS information stealer into the spotlight. Originating from Russian-speaking cybercriminals and offered as a Malware-as-a-Service, RHADAMANTHYS excels at data exfiltration.  Recent samples and in-depth analysis reveal a complex infection chain and extensive payload capabilities, highlighting the evolving threat landscape and underscoring the need for […]

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The Apache CloudStack project has announced the release of long-term support (LTS) security updates, versions 4.18.2.3 and 4.19.1.1, which address two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-42062 and CVE-2024-42222. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of CloudStack-managed infrastructure. CVE-2024-42062: User Key Exposure to Domain Admins CVE-2024-42062 is a critical vulnerability that affects Apache […]

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Mozilla has released Firefox 129, addressing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities. These patches are critical for enhancing the browser’s security and protecting users from potential exploits. Detailed Vulnerability Table The latest Firefox update patches several critical vulnerabilities, each significantly impacting user security. Below is a summary of the most notable issues: How to Build a Security Framework […]

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Phishing is the most effective method for an attacker to infiltrate an organization. Several attack methods and techniques are available for an attacker to send a phishing email. On the other hand, email clients such as Outlook or Gmail also have security measures to warn users whenever they receive an unknown email. One such security […]

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Kibana, a popular open-source data visualization and exploration tool, has identified a critical security flaw that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-37287, has a CVSSv3 severity rating of 9.9, indicating its critical nature. CVE-2024-37287 – Vulnerability Details The flaw arises from a prototype pollution vulnerability that can be exploited […]

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Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome browser, addressing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute malicious code on users’ systems. The update, version 127.0.6533.99/.100 for Windows and Mac, and 127.0.6533.99 for Linux, was announced on August 6, 2024, and is currently being rolled out to users worldwide. The most […]

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Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has released a comprehensive technical root cause analysis detailing the events that led to a problematic Falcon sensor update on July 19, 2024. The incident caused system crashes for some Windows users and prompted a swift response from the company. The investigation shows that the problem came from a complicated interaction of […]

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Researchers from LevelBlue Labs have uncovered a new tactic threat actors employ to hijack legitimate anti-virus software for malicious purposes. This sophisticated attack leverages a tool named SbaProxy, which masquerades as a legitimate anti-virus component to establish proxy connections through a command and control (C&C) server. SbaProxy is a new tool in the threat actor’s evolving toolkit, […]

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Samsung has significantly increased its bug bounty program as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance mobile security. The tech giant is now offering rewards of up to $1 million for researchers who can demonstrate critical vulnerabilities in its mobile devices, particularly those related to arbitrary code execution on highly privileged targets. This new initiative, […]

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The Western Digital Discovery app, a well-known provider of storage devices, has a vulnerability identified as CVE 2024-22169 with a CVSS base score of 7.1 that allows for code execution. The security vulnerability arises due to the Node.js environment settings in the WD Discovery App. Utilizing the ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE environment variable might allow code execution.   In […]

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A new ransomware, dubbed CryptoKat, has emerged on the dark web, stirring significant concern within the cybersecurity community. The ransomware was first reported by the cybersecurity analyst MonThreat on their social media platform X, highlighting its advanced features and potential threat level. How to Build a Security Framework With Limited Resources IT Security Team (PDF) - Free […]

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Hunters International has deployed a novel C# malware dubbed SharpRhino as an initial infection vector and persistent Remote Access Trojan (RAT).  Delivered through a typosquatting domain that looks like an Angry IP Scanner, SharpRhino uses techniques that have never been seen before to increase privileges, let the group move laterally without any problems, and then […]

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Scalable package scanning within PyPi and npm using GuardDog software identified two malicious packages linked to a DPRK-aligned threat actor cluster dubbed “Stressed Pungsan.”  The cluster strongly aligns with Microsoft’s MOONSTONE SLEET, indicating a sophisticated supply chain attack vector. The packages are initial access points for malware distribution, enabling data exfiltration, credential theft, and lateral […]

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Hackers often target Window Smart App Control and SmartScreen security flaws to launch malicious code and applications for their illicit purposes. Threat actors aiming to undermine Windows security features can use these vulnerabilities to seize illicit access, steal sensitive data, and compromise system integrity. Cybersecurity researchers at Elastic Security Labs discovered Windows Smart App Control […]

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The Android Security Bulletin for August 2024 details vulnerabilities addressed by the 2024-08-05 security patch level.  The most critical issue is a high-severity vulnerability in the Framework component, which could potentially allow local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.  Android partners were notified a month before, and source code patches will be released to the […]

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Researchers have introduced a novel threat detection model designed specifically for serverless cloud environments. This innovative approach leverages cloud providers’ native monitoring tools to detect anomalous behavior in serverless applications, providing a robust and efficient solution for identifying compromised serverless functions. Serverless computing has emerged as a popular cloud computing paradigm. It enables organizations to […]

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A new ransomware variant named Doubleface has been announced by its creators. The ransomware, which boasts a range of sophisticated features, claims to be fully undetectable by major antivirus software. According to a Dark Web Informer tweet, Threat actors announced Doubleface Ransomware that claims fully undetectable. How to Build a Security Framework With Limited Resources […]

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A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6915 has been discovered in JFrog Artifactory, a widely used repository manager. This flaw, categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation), allows attackers to poison artifact caches, potentially leading to severe security breaches. CVE-2024-6915: Cache Poisoning The vulnerability has been marked as ‘Critical’ and was published and updated on August 5, […]

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LLM agents, combining large language models with memory and tool usage, have shown promise in diverse domains. While successful in fields like software engineering and industrial automation, their potential in generative AI safety remains largely unexplored.  Given the rapid advancement and widespread adoption of text-to-image models, identifying safety vulnerabilities in these models poses significant challenges […]

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A critical zero-day vulnerability in Apache OFBiz, an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, has been discovered that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-38856 with a CVSS score of 9.8, affects all versions of Apache OFBiz up to and including 18.12.14. The vulnerability was uncovered by researchers […]

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