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Checkpoint.webp 2015-08-11 18:46:37 (Déjà vu) Finding Vulnerabilities in Core WordPress: A Bug Hunter\'s Trilogy, Part II – Supremacy (lien direct) In this series of blog posts, Check Point vulnerability researcher Netanel Rubin tells a story in three acts – describing his long path of discovered flaws and vulnerabilities in core WordPress, leading him from a read-only 'Subscriber' user, through creating, editing and deleting posts, and all the way to performing SQL injection and persistent XSS […] Guideline
Checkpoint.webp 2015-08-10 15:02:44 An Update on the Stagefright Vulnerability (lien direct) What is Stagefright? Stagefright is a vulnerability in the Android media library that allows attackers to send a multimedia text messages that enable them to steal information off of a device. How can an attacker use Stagefright? Using a victim's phone number, an attacker only has to send the malware-infected multimedia file to a device […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-08-06 16:46:02 Certifi-gate: Hundreds of Millions of Android Devices Could Be Pwned (lien direct) (This post was edited to include additional remediation advice on August 10, 2015.) Check Point today released details about Certifi-gate, a previously unknown vulnerability in the architecture of popular mobile Remote Support Tools (RSTs) used by virtually every Android device manufacturer and network service provider. The Check Point mobile threat research team disclosed its findings […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-08-06 13:30:28 Introducing Check Point Mobile Threat Prevention (lien direct) [Click here to learn more about today’s Certifi-gate Threat Advisory.] Introducing Check Point Mobile Threat Prevention We're more mobile than we've ever been, so it's no surprise that smartphones and tablets aren't our second screens, they're our first. These devices move massive amounts of data around the clock and around the world, and while some […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-08-05 14:24:41 Threat Alert: BIND DNS Server TKEY Vulnerability (lien direct) Recent Bind9 Vulnerability could be used to shut down large parts of the Internet   The Check Point Incident Response Team (CPIRT) has received numerous reports of automated scans across the internet attempting to exploit the recently released BINDS DNS TKEY Vulnerability (CVE-2015-5477). This vulnerability allows a denial of service attack (DoS) against BIND DNS […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-08-04 13:30:05 Finding Vulnerabilities in Core WordPress: A Bug Hunter\'s Trilogy, Part I (lien direct) In this series of blog posts, Check Point vulnerability researcher Netanel Rubin tells a story in three acts – describing his long path of discovered flaws and vulnerabilities in core WordPress, leading him from a read-only 'Subscriber' user, through creating, editing and deleting posts, and all the way to performing SQL injection and persistent XSS […] Guideline
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-30 15:00:55 Check Point to Uncover Certifi-gate, A New Android Threat, at Black Hat USA 2015 (lien direct) Check Point to Uncover A New Threat to Millions of Android Devices Seizing control of and stealing information from Android devices is nothing new for sophisticated hackers. But what if the vulnerabilities they depend on were being made available by those you trust most to protect your privacy and sensitive data? Join Check Point researchers […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-26 23:00:10 Current Wave of Ransomware (lien direct) Today, ransomware like Cryptolocker is hitting organizations around the globe. At Check Point, we can help prevent these ransomware attacks through a multi-layered approach to security. The current round of ransomware is coming in through two different methods: via malicious ads and via phishing links in e-mail. A common thread amongst both these methods of […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-21 17:10:05 One Click Office Exploit – Introducing the Office Exploit Builder (lien direct) A new threat called “office exploit builder” allows attackers to generate stealth MS Office files (Word & Excel formats) with macros to download and execute malicious code on a victim's machine.   Cybercriminals are increasingly using this “office exploit builder” and similar exploit builders. As a launching pad for attacks, these methods have proven successful […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-21 16:42:10 SwiftKey Leaves Samsung Devices Susceptible to Cybercrime (lien direct) A vulnerability in the SwiftKey virtual keyboard pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, S4, S5 and S6 could let hackers take complete control of these devices, researchers discovered recently. This is because the keyboard, which is designed to accept and install language updates via HTTP (and not HTTPS) fails to properly validate the file, […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-16 18:07:18 Some Lessons from the Hacking Team Breach (lien direct) Reactions to the breach at Hacking Team, as described in Steve Ragan's recent blog post, have ranged from shock that a security company could be so deeply exposed to glee at these surveillance specialists getting a taste of their own medicine.   The data exposed in the breach, as well as the breach itself, are […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-13 15:27:10 Threat Alert: OPM Tools (lien direct) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -The breach in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) had compromised the personal information of millions of Americans. -There were two attacks by suspected Chinese hackers on personnel data and applications for security clearances. -The massive data breach is now believed to have affected well over 10 million separate users. -This alert […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-10 18:18:03 Adware or APT – SnapPea Downloader – An Android Malware that implements 12 different exploits (lien direct) On June 4th 2015, Check Point discovered multiple instances of a sophisticated mobile malware campaign. The malware was previously inaccurately categorized as part of simple Adware campaign rather than the relatively advanced threat it actually is. Subsequent research by our mobile security specialists has found that the campaign consists of a set of malicious applications […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-09 14:26:28 Check Point Threat Alert: Hacking Team (lien direct) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY   Hacking Team is an Italian company that provides security services and tools to governments and law enforcement organizations.   The company experienced a data breach on Monday, July 6th, resulting in 400 GB of its documents being leaked.   Source code stolen from Hacking Team has revealed new zero day vulnerabilities in […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-08 15:00:31 Stopping the Next Massive Cyberattack: 5 Steps to Stronger Security (lien direct) The aftershocks of the 2014 breaches are still reverberating across the security landscape, and many organizations are starting to examine their own security programs, wondering how they can avoid becoming the next big breach story. It's possible to prevent and mitigate future attacks, but that can't happen relying on technology alone. By recognizing secure operations […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-07 14:00:18 Who Really Controls Your Online Store? (lien direct) Check Point researchers Avi Gimpel, Liad Mizrachi and Oded Vanunu recently discovered critical vulnerabilities in the osCommerce platform. These vulnerabilities can lead to a full system compromise, with an outside agent gaining control over the osCommerce administration panel and access to the data of the platform stores' members and customers. These vulnerabilities affect over 260,000 […] Guideline
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-06 15:00:29 Crime Marches On (lien direct) What a long way we've come since the days of simply relying on firewalls. Just as threats have evolved-from an attack called Morris Worm to an attack called POODLE-so have the strategies and tools for both hackers and businesses, as the cyberwar rages on. When you look at the rate at which new malware is […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-07-02 19:54:00 Matsnu: A Deep Dive (lien direct) Check Point researcher Stanislav Skuratovich recently analyzed a malware called “Matsnu”, an x86 infector that acts as a backdoor after it infiltrates a computer system. This malware is able to upload and execute any code on the infected system. This uploaded code could potentially encrypt files on disc or steal sensitive data. The malware author(s) […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-30 16:22:47 Stopping the Next Massive Cyberattack – Step 5: Incident Response Plans (lien direct) The Do's and Don’ts of a Strong Incident Response Plan Check Point's 2015 Security Report revealed that 81% of organizations said they experienced a data loss incident in the previous year. If there's one conclusion we can draw from that, it's that preparing a strong incident response (IR) plan is more critical than ever.   […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-26 16:51:08 Microsoft Word Intruder RTF Sample Analysis (lien direct)   Background Check Point researchers obtained a sample of a malicious Word document that was used in an attack attempt against one of our customers. The sample itself is a Rich Text Format (RTF) file with a .DOC extension. Recently, there has been a resurgence of the trend to use malicious macro code inside office documents. However, […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-19 17:33:42 Zero-Day Flaw Victimizes Apple iOS and OSX Apps (lien direct) Researchers this week disclosed zero-day flaws in Apple's iOS and OSX operating systems that allowed them to raid password keychains, crack secure containers, and circumvent Apple App Store security checks. The group of six researchers from Indiana University, Peking University and Georgia Institute of Technology claims that almost 90% of the over 1,600 OSX apps […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-18 15:30:10 Stopping the Next Massive Cyberattack – Step 4: Monitor (lien direct) With the rise of cyber threats, ensuring your organization is protected against malicious attacks requires constant awareness and visibility into the network's security infrastructure. Monitoring network activity is essential to strengthening an organization's defense against cyberattacks, as it will allow the administrator to observe network and security performance while detecting any problems or failures that […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-16 17:56:55 Check Point 2015 Security Report Paints a Picture of the Threat Landscape-And it\'s Not Pretty (lien direct) This month, Check Point released its annual security report-a trove of statistics and trends culled from collaborative research and in-depth analysis of more than 300,000 hours of monitored network traffic, from more than 16,000 Threat Prevention gateways and one million smartphones. The bottom line, to state the obvious: Things are getting worse out there. Hackers […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-10 12:00:11 Critical Infrastructure is at Risk! (lien direct) Almost all of today's modern conveniences, such as electricity, transportation, water systems, and manufactured products, are managed by industrial control systems (ICS). Many of these systems are considered to be critical infrastructure and operate as the backbone of a nation’s economy, security and health. An attack on these systems and networks has the potential to […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-09 14:04:37 New Data: Volatile Cedar Malware Campaign (lien direct)       At the end of March, we published a blog post and a whitepaper about a cyber-espionage campaign dubbed “Volatile Cedar.” This campaign has successfully penetrated targets world-wide, using a variety of attack techniques, in particular, a custom-made malware implant codenamed Explosive.   Let’s recap what we know:   The Campaign: The Volatile […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-03 20:33:33 Stopping the Next Massive Cyberattack – Step 3: Implement Security Controls (lien direct) After assessing network strengths and weaknesses and building a properly segmented network, the next step to stronger security is to implement security controls. Cybercriminals are using sophisticated methods to attack specific targets and steal valuable information. The only defense against these attacks is an equally advanced security system where multiple layers work together to identify, […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-06-02 19:59:24 New Vulnerabilities Discovered In WordPress (lien direct) Not Just Another Broken Link…   Introduction     Check Point researcher Dikla Barda recently discovered critical vulnerabilities in two widely used WordPress plugins: the Broken Link Checker and the Download Manager. These vulnerabilities allow: Access to private data by unauthenticated users via Path Traversal. Execution of malicious code and theft of user sessions via a […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-27 17:36:39 CapTipper – Malicious HTTP Traffic Explorer (lien direct) The Problem   In recent years, the Internet has experienced a large number of “drive-by” attacks, mostly by exploit kits. Exploit kits are a type of malicious toolkit which exploit security holes, such as insecure or outdated software applications, for the purpose of spreading malware. When a victim visits a website whose server has been […] ★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-22 20:48:40 Stopping the Next Massive Cyberattack – Step 2: Segmentation (lien direct) When it comes to cybersecurity, conducting a thorough assessment of your current environment to identify potential weaknesses in your security network is only the first step toward a stronger security infrastructure. The next step is to segment the network. Segmentation is the process of separating a network into multiple sections, or segments, to better protect information […] ★★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-22 16:47:26 (Déjà vu) Safari Bugs Buzzing, South Korea Spie on Teens, Apple Watch Time Out – Mobile Security Weekly (lien direct) The post Safari Bugs Buzzing, South Korea Spie on Teens, Apple Watch Time Out – Mobile Security Weekly ★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-20 19:02:54 Check Point Threat Alert: Logjam (lien direct) Executive Summary A major flaw was discovered with SSL and was named “Logjam”. The flaw affects a number of fundamental web protocols. 8.4% of the Top 1 Million domains were initially vulnerable. SK106147 – Check Point Response to Logjam Vulnerability.   DESCRIPTION The vulnerability affects an algorithm called the “Diffie-Hellman key exchange” which allows protocols […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-20 15:49:51 Storm Kit – Changing the rules of the DDoS attack (lien direct) Background Distributed denial of service (DDoS) is one of the most commonly used cybercriminal methods. It's easy, cheap and difficult to trace, and “service providers” can be found throughout the “dark” Web. As a result, the impact on e-commerce and other online business can be tremendous. According to a recent survey by Neustar, a DDoS […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-14 16:00:55 Analysis of the Havij SQL Injection tool (lien direct) Havij, an automatic SQL Injection tool, is distributed by ITSecTeam, an Iranian security company. The name Havij means “carrot”, which is the tool's icon. The tool is designed with a user-friendly GUI that makes it easy for an operator to retrieve the desired data. Such ease of use may be the reason behind the transition […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-12 19:17:20 The 1st Step to Stopping the Next Massive Cyberattack: Assess (lien direct) Given the ever-increasing sophistication of cybercrime methods, organizations must employ advanced assessment tools and practices to reduce or eliminate security gaps. The first step to a successful security posture is to know what your current security network looks like. It's hard to strengthen a security foundation when you don't know where the weaknesses are.   […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-12 18:42:12 The Microsoft Help File (.chm) May Enslave You (lien direct)  “Microsoft Compiled HTML Help” is a Microsoft proprietary online help format that consists of a collection of HTML pages, indexing and other navigation tools. These files are compressed and deployed in a binary format with an extension of .CHM (compiled HTML).   Check Point researcher Liad Mizrachi has conducted research showing that .chm files can […] ★★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-09 17:45:20 (Déjà vu) Android Under Attack! – Mobile Security Weekly (lien direct) The post Android Under Attack! – Mobile Security Weekly ★★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-05-01 16:31:55 (Déjà vu) Apple\'s iOS Proven Vulnerable (Again!) as Android Leaks Biometric Info – Mobile Security Weekly (lien direct) The post Apple's iOS Proven Vulnerable (Again!) as Android Leaks Biometric Info – Mobile Security Weekly ★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-29 13:58:25 Threat Alert: WordPress Cross-Site Scripting (lien direct) Overview   The WordPress content management system used by millions of websites is vulnerable to two newly discovered threats that allow attackers to take full control of the Web server. The attack code targets one of the latest versions of WordPress, making it a zero-day exploit that could set off a series of site hijackings […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-24 15:00:04 Stopping the Next Massive Cyberattack (lien direct) Cybercriminals are quite pleased with themselves. Their recent handiwork has resulted in breaking news headlines, cover stories of major newspapers and banners flashing with details of the latest data breach. Unfortunately, the headlines displaying their successes leave their victims in a compromised, and often fiscal, mess. These cyber masterminds have become unpredictable in their methods […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-20 13:59:47 Analyzing the Magento Vulnerability (Updated) (lien direct) Check Point researchers recently discovered a critical RCE (remote code execution) vulnerability in the Magento web e-commerce platform that can lead to the complete compromise of any Magento-based store, including credit card information as well as other financial and personal data, affecting nearly two hundred thousand online shops.   Check Point privately disclosed the vulnerabilities together […] Guideline
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-16 19:45:00 Check Point Threat Alert – Simda (lien direct) Overview   The Simda botnet is a network of computers infected with self-propagating malware which has compromised more than 770,000 computers worldwide.   Since 2009, cyber criminals have been targeting computers with unpatched software and compromising them with Simda malware. This malware may re-route a user's Internet traffic to websites under criminal control or can […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-16 17:19:38 Protecting Beyond the Point of Sale (lien direct) The sad reality is that retail breaches are becoming too common. With over a billion credit cards in circulation in the US and over 7 billion worldwide, credit card data has become a prime target for cybercriminals. An alarming number of data and network security breaches happen each year in the payment card and retail […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-15 14:20:57 Check Point Threat Alert: AAEH/Beebone (lien direct) Overview   AAEH, also known as BeeBone, is a family of polymorphic downloaders created with the primary purpose of downloading other malware, including password stealers, rootkits, fake antivirus, and ransomware. AAEH is often propagated across networks, removable drives (USB/CD/DVD), and through ZIP and RAR archive files. Other aliases include VObfus, VBObfus, and Changeup. The polymorphic […]
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-10 15:01:34 (Déjà vu) Mobile Security Market Grows, iOS Patched (AGAIN!), Encryption Has Hole – Mobile Security Weekly (lien direct) The post Mobile Security Market Grows, iOS Patched (AGAIN!), Encryption Has Hole – Mobile Security Weekly
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-08 14:08:21 The Curious Incident of the Phish in the Night-Time: a Forensic Case Study (lien direct) Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved.   On the morning of February 26, 2015, Laurie logged on to her Google account at work and discovered that overnight, someone had used her account as a stepping stone for a total, indiscriminate phishing campaign.   Laurie is the chief administrative assistant […] ★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-04-01 17:54:33 Segmentation is Great in Theory, but Who Has the Time? (lien direct) Security is one of those, “pay a little now, or pay a lot later” concepts. Your data, your customer information, your intellectual property, your trade secrets, these are the lifeblood of your company. One bad hack could distract your team for months, set your product position back years or worse, put you out of business […] ★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-03-31 13:59:29 Volatile Cedar – Analysis of a Global Cyber Espionage Campaign (lien direct) Today, we announced the discovery of Volatile Cedar, a persistent attacker group originating possibly in Lebanon with political ties. Beginning in late 2012, the carefully orchestrated attack campaign we call Volatile Cedar has been targeting individuals, companies and institutions worldwide. This campaign, led by a persistent attacker group, has successfully penetrated a large number of […] ★★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-03-27 16:20:14 What Can We Learn from Clinton\'s “Email-gate”? (lien direct) Hillary Clinton has been scrutinized for using her private email account for Department of State-related correspondence. The so-called “email-gate” has put Mrs. Clinton in a hot-spot forcing her to provide explanations to what appears to be not only an attempt to hide official correspondence from the public but, more importantly, a breach in security.   […] ★★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-03-27 15:15:13 (Déjà vu) Half of Androids Vulnerable, Half of App Makers Eschew Security, iOS Jailbreak Coming – Mobile Security Weekly (lien direct) The post Half of Androids Vulnerable, Half of App Makers Eschew Security, iOS Jailbreak Coming – Mobile Security Weekly ★★★
Checkpoint.webp 2015-03-26 18:08:10 Intelligence Report: Equation Group (lien direct) Executive Summary The Equation Group, active since 2001, is a highly advanced and secretive computer espionage organization. The first report on Equation was published by Kaspersky during their 2015 Security Analyst Summit. The malware used in their operations, dubbed EquationDrug and GrayFish, is capable of reprogramming hard disk drive firmware. The group is using advanced techniques, predilection […] ★★★★★
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