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FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from Thousands of Computers
2025-01-16 12:03

According to a DOJ press release, the FBI was able to delete the Chinese-used PlugX malware from “approximately 4,258 U.S.-based computers and networks.” Details: To retrieve information from and...

The $10 Cyber Threat Responsible for the Biggest Breaches of 2024
2025-01-16 11:30

You can tell the story of the current state of stolen credential-based attacks in three numbers: Stolen credentials were the #1 attacker action in 2023/24, and the breach vector for 80% of web app...

New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Load Malicious Bootkits
2025-01-16 11:23

Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot mechanism in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) systems. The vulnerability,...

Researchers Find Exploit Allowing NTLMv1 Despite Active Directory Restrictions
2025-01-16 11:20

Cybersecurity researchers have found that the Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy that's designed to disable NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v1 can be trivially bypassed by a misconfiguration. "A simple...

Hackers Hide Malware in Images to Deploy VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer
2025-01-16 11:15

Threat actors have been observed concealing malicious code in images to deliver malware such as VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer as part of separate campaigns. "In both campaigns, attackers...

Configuration files for 15,000 Fortinet firewalls leaked. Are yours among them?
2025-01-16 11:01

A threat actor has leaked configuration files (aka configs) for over 15,000 Fortinet Fortigate firewalls and associated admin and user credentials. The collection has been leaked on Monday and...

Infoseccer: Private security biz let guard down, exposed 120K+ files
2025-01-16 10:36

Assist Security’s client list includes fashion icons, critical infrastructure orgs A London-based private security company allegedly left more than 120,000 files available online via an unsecured...

New UEFI Secure Boot bypass vulnerability discovered (CVE-2024-7344)
2025-01-16 10:00

ESET researchers have identified a vulnerability (CVE-2024-7344) impacting most UEFI-based systems, which allows attackers to bypass UEFI Secure Boot. The issue was found in a UEFI application...

Webinar: Amplifying SIEM with AI-driven NDR for IT/OT convergence
2025-01-16 08:15

Join cybersecurity leader Erwin Eimers from Sumitomo Chemicals Americas to explore how AI-driven Network Detection and Response (NDR) enhances SIEM capabilities, bridging critical visibility gaps...

Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws
2025-01-16 06:45

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an attack that involved a threat actor utilizing a Python-based backdoor to maintain persistent access to compromised endpoints and then leveraged this...