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SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 19:04:23 Adobe Patches Reader Flaws That Earned Hackers $150,000 at Chinese Contest (lien direct) Adobe on Tuesday announced security updates for several products, including for Acrobat and Reader, in which the software giant patched a total of 26 vulnerabilities.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 18:24:26 Details Disclosed for Recent Vulnerabilities in SonicWall Remote Access Appliances (lien direct) Rapid7 today shared details on a series of vulnerabilities that SonicWall patched in the Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series secure access gateway products last month.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 16:23:12 With the \'Great Resignation\' Comes the \'Great Exfiltration\' (lien direct) Research shows the “Great Resignation” phenomenon is accompanied by a “Great Exfiltration” as people leave their jobs and take company data with them
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 15:42:08 Millions of Routers Impacted by NetUSB Kernel Vulnerability (lien direct) A vulnerability in the NetUSB kernel module could allow remote attackers to execute code on millions of router devices, endpoint security company SentinelOne warns. Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 15:06:36 Moxie Marlinspike Steps Down as Signal CEO (lien direct) Celebrated cryptographer Moxie Marlinspike is stepping down as chief executive at Signal, temporarily turning the reins of the popular encrypted messaging platform to WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 15:00:53 CISA Steps up Public and Private Sector Collaboration in 2021 (lien direct) We just concluded a very eventful year for the cybersecurity industry. Starting with an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure targets, 2021 finished with the infamous Log4j vulnerabilities, which present a severe and ongoing threat to organizations and governments around the world. Ransomware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 14:32:26 Honeywell Launches New OT Cybersecurity Solution for Commercial Buildings (lien direct) Honeywell on Tuesday announced the launch of a new cybersecurity solution for operational technology (OT) in commercial buildings.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 13:11:49 CISA Unaware of Any Significant Log4j Breaches in U.S. (lien direct) CISA Concerned About Risk Posed by Log4Shell to Critical Infrastructure The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says it's currently unaware of any significant breaches related to the recently disclosed Log4j vulnerabilities.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 12:50:36 Microsoft Details \'powerdir\' macOS Vulnerability Leading to Data Leaks (lien direct) A vulnerability addressed recently in Apple's macOS platform could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to a user's personal data, Microsoft explains. Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 12:27:51 Industrial Firms Advised Not to Ignore Security Risks Posed by URL Parsing Confusion (lien direct) Researchers from industrial cybersecurity firm Claroty and developer security company Snyk have analyzed more than a dozen URL parsing libraries and showed how inconsistencies can lead to various types of vulnerabilities. Industrial organizations have been advised not to ignore these findings. Guideline
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 12:02:10 Is the \'Great Resignation\' Impacting Cybersecurity? (lien direct) The so-called 'great resignation' currently upending the U.S. labor market is starting to affect cybersecurity programs with a growing number of senior leaders opting for early retirement and mid-level managers leaving in droves for less stressful, fully remote work opportunities. Guideline
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 11:24:57 MRIoA Discloses Data Breach Affecting 134,000 People (lien direct) Medical Review Institute of America (MRIoA) on Friday started notifying some individuals that their personal information was compromised in a cyberattack. Data Breach
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-11 01:35:09 Europol Ordered to Delete Data Not Linked With Crime (lien direct) The European Union crime agency has been ordered by the 27-nation bloc's data protection watchdog to erase information related to individuals with no proven link to crime. The European Data Protection Supervisor said Monday that Europol was notified of the order on Jan. 3 following an inquiry that started in 2019.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 19:16:52 Apache Foundation Calls Out Open-Source Leechers (lien direct) The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is calling out for-profit companies leeching on open-source code, warning that “only a tiny percentage” of downstream vendors are contributing to securing the open-source ecosystem.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 15:50:13 U.S. Government Issues Warning Over Commercial Surveillance Tools (lien direct) The U.S. State Department and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) on Friday issued a warning over the use of commercial surveillance tools.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 15:31:35 Abcbot DDoS Botnet Linked to Older Cryptojacking Campaign (lien direct) The relatively recent Abcbot botnet appears to be operated by the same cybercriminals that launched a Xanthe-based cryptojacking campaign first detailed a couple of years ago, Cado Security says.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 13:29:27 SecurityWeek Cyber Insights 2022: Ransomware (lien direct) Ransomware Insights: 2022  Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 13:04:03 SonicWall Patches Y2K22 Bug in Email Security, Firewall Products (lien direct) Cybersecurity firm SonicWall says it has released patches for some of its email security and firewall products to address a bug that resulted in failed junk box and message log updates.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 12:42:44 WordPress 5.8.3 Patches Several Injection Vulnerabilities (lien direct) WordPress 5.8.3, a security release that became available last week, patches four injection-related vulnerabilities. Two of the flaws are SQL injections - one affects WP_Meta_Query (discovered by Ben Bidner of the WordPress security team) and one affects WP_Query (discovered by ngocnb and khuyenn of GiaoHangTietKiem JSC).
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 11:27:33 Indian Cyberspies Expose Their Operation After Infecting Themselves With RAT (lien direct) The India-linked threat actor tracked as Patchwork was observed employing a new variant of the BADNEWS backdoor in a recent campaign, but the hackers also infected one of their own computers, giving researchers a glimpse into their operations. Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-10 09:33:23 QNAP Urges Users to Secure NAS Devices as Attacks Surge (lien direct) Taiwan-based QNAP Systems on Friday warned users of an increase in attacks targeting network-attached storage (NAS) appliances, urging them to secure their devices as soon as possible.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 19:17:48 Attackers Hitting VMWare Horizon Servers With Log4j Exploits (lien direct) Threat hunters in the U.K.'s National Health Service have raised an alarm for an unknown threat actor hitting vulnerable VMWare Horizon servers with exploits for the ubiquitous Log4j security flaw. Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 16:08:17 Eight New macOS Malware Families Emerged in 2021 (lien direct) Eight new macOS malware families emerged in 2021, according to Patrick Wardle, a security researcher who specializes in Apple products. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 15:35:29 Log4Shell-Like Vulnerability Found in Popular H2 Database (lien direct) A critical, unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability has been impacting the H2 database console since 2008. An open-source Java SQL database, H2 is an in-memory solution that eliminates the need to store data on disk, and is one of the most popular Maven packages, having roughly 7,000 artifact dependencies, Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 13:48:33 Cyber Ninjas Faces Fine Over Arizona Election Review Records (lien direct) A judge said Thursday he will fine Cyber Ninjas, the contractor that led Arizona Republicans' 2020 election review, $50,000 a day if the firm doesn't immediately turn over public records related to the unprecedented inquiry.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 12:35:19 California Man Pleads Guilty Over Role in $50 Million Fraud Scheme (lien direct) A California man this week admitted before a U.S. district judge to his role in a $50 million internet-enabled fraud scheme. Court documents claim that, between 2012 and 2020, Allen Giltman, 56, of Irvine, California, created fraudulent websites to ask for funds from investors.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 12:12:38 Online Pharmacy Service Ravkoo Discloses Data Breach (lien direct) United States-based online pharmacy service Ravkoo this week started notifying patients of a data breach that potentially resulted in the exposure of personal information. Data Breach
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 12:07:57 Polish Leader Admits Country Bought Powerful Israeli Spyware (lien direct) Poland's most powerful politician has acknowledged that the country bought advanced spyware from the Israeli surveillance software maker NSO Group, but denied that it was being used to target his political opponents.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 11:38:19 Thousands of School Websites Go Offline Due to Ransomware Attack on Finalsite (lien direct) Thousands of school websites around the world went offline this week as a result of a ransomware attack on Finalsite, a US-based company that provides digital marketing and communications solutions to schools. On its website, Finalsite claims that 8,000 schools across 110 countries use its services, and it launches 300 new websites every year. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 11:09:37 Swiss Army Knifes WhatsApp at Work (lien direct) Switzerland's army has banned the use of WhatsApp whilst on duty, a spokesman confirmed Thursday, in favour of a Swiss messaging service deemed more secure in terms of data protection. The ban also applies to using other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram on soldiers' private phones during service operations.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-07 01:00:47 Rights Group Verifies Polish Senator Was Hacked With Spyware (lien direct) Amnesty International said Thursday it has independently confirmed that powerful spyware from the Israeli surveillance software maker NSO Group was used to hack a Polish senator multiple times in 2019 when he was running the opposition's parliamentary election campaign. Hack
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 20:22:05 Biometric Face Authentication Firm iProov Takes $70M Investment (lien direct) iProov, a provider of online biometric face authentication, announced on Thursday that it has received a $70 million growth investment from Sumeru Equity Partners. 
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 16:08:23 Fresh Warnings Issued Over Abuse of Google Services (lien direct) U.S. government agencies and cybersecurity companies are warning users and organizations about cybercriminals abusing Google services to achieve their goals. FBI warns about Google Voice abuse
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 14:54:23 Microsoft Announces Zero-Touch Onboarding for \'Defender for Endpoint\' on iOS (lien direct) Microsoft this week announced the public preview of zero-touch onboarding for Defender for Endpoint on iOS. With the new capability, organizations can deploy Defender for Endpoint on iOS across devices in their environment without requiring any form of user interaction, as long as those devices are enrolled with Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 14:11:07 Senators Ask DHS, DOT About Transportation Infrastructure Cybersecurity (lien direct) Several U.S. senators have sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting information about the cybersecurity of the nation's transportation infrastructure.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 13:49:20 The Second Building Block for the SOC of the Future: An Open Integration Framework (lien direct) The SOC of the future must be data driven, so it's essential that systems and tools can work together
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 13:18:21 NY AG: Credential Stuffing Impacts 1.1 Million Users at 17 Companies (lien direct) New York Attorney General Letitia James this week announced the results of an investigation into credential stuffing, which resulted in the discovery of 1.1 million compromised accounts associated with 17 companies.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 12:00:16 Hackers Hit Major Portuguese Media Group, Take Down Websites (lien direct) One of Portugal's leading media conglomerates said Thursday that a group calling itself “Lapsus$” hacked the company's online services, taking down some of its most popular websites and contacting subscribers. Guideline ★★★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 11:46:29 Chemicals Company Element Solutions Discloses Cybersecurity Incident (lien direct) Florida-based specialty chemicals company Element Solutions on Wednesday revealed that it had experienced a cybersecurity incident. ★★★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-06 11:14:56 France Hits Google, Facebook With Huge Fines Over \'Cookies\' (lien direct) French regulators have hit Google and Facebook with 210 million euros ($237 million) in fines over their use of "cookies", the data used to track users online, authorities said Thursday. ★★★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 18:57:25 Malware Can Fake iPhone Shutdown via \'NoReboot\' Technique (lien direct) Researchers at mobile security firm ZecOps have shown how a piece of iOS malware can achieve “persistence” on a device by faking its shutdown process. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 17:59:41 Zloader Banking Malware Exploits Microsoft Signature Verification (lien direct) The aggressive Zloader banking malware campaign is exploiting Microsoft's digital signature verification method to inject code into a signed system DLL, according to researchers at Check Point. Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 17:47:55 VMware Plugs Security Holes in Workstation, Fusion and ESXi (lien direct) VMware this week shipped security updates for its Workstation, Fusion and ESXi product lines, warning that a heap-overflow vulnerability could expose users to code execution attacks. Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 16:41:14 Recorded Future Acquires SecurityTrails in $65M Deal (lien direct) With eyes firmly set on the booming attack surface management space, threat intel powerhouse Recorded Future is shelling out $65 million to purchase SecurityTrails, a startup that helps organizations keep track of internet-facing assets. Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 15:14:27 ICS Vendors Respond to Log4j Vulnerabilities (lien direct) ICS vendor responses to Log4j vulnerabilities
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 14:53:28 Defense Contractors Must do More to Conceal Their Attack Surface (lien direct) The world is entering a new era dominated by the rise of peer competitors like China and Russia, who are increasingly exerting their geo-political influence. After two decades of fighting a counter terrorist focused war where the tools of the US and its allies were far superior, the competitive landscape is changing significantly.   ★★★★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 13:15:17 (Déjà vu) Chrome 97 Patches 37 Vulnerabilities (lien direct) Google this week announced the release of Chrome 97 in the stable channel with a total of 37 security fixes, including 24 for vulnerabilities reported by external researchers.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 12:24:25 Google Patches 48 Vulnerabilities With First Set of 2022 Android Updates (lien direct) Google this week published information on the first set of 2022 security updates for Android, describing a total of 48 vulnerabilities that were addressed across Android OS, Pixel devices, and Android Automotive OS.
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 12:13:01 FTC: Patch Log4j Vulnerability to Avoid Potential Legal Action (lien direct) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday informed companies that they could face legal action if their customers are impacted by an attack that involves exploitation of the recent Log4j vulnerabilities. Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2022-01-05 10:58:58 (Déjà vu) Broward Health Data Breach Impacts 1.3 Million People (lien direct) More than 1.3 million people were impacted in a data breach at Broward Health, the Florida hospital system has revealed. Data Breach
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