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CUPS flaws enable Linux remote code execution, but there’s a catch
2024-09-26 22:03

Under certain conditions, attackers can chain a set of vulnerabilities in multiple components of the CUPS open-source printing system to execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable machines. [...]

That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. May lead to remote hijacking of devices
2024-09-26 17:34

No patches yet, can be mitigated, requires user interaction Final update After days of anticipation, what was billed as one or more critical unauthenticated remote-code execution vulnerabilities...

That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. Could lead to remote hijacking of devices
2024-09-26 17:34

Quick fix: Remove cups-browsed, block UDP port 631 Updated After days of waiting and anticipation, what was billed as one or more critical unauthenticated remote-code execution vulnerabilities in...

New Mallox ransomware Linux variant based on leaked Kryptina code
2024-09-23 18:29

An affiliate of the Mallox ransomware operation, also known as TargetCompany, was spotted using a slightly modified version of the Kryptina ransomware to attack Linux systems. [...]

New Linux malware Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers
2024-09-13 17:05

Hackers are targeting Oracle WebLogic servers to infect them with a new Linux malware named "Hadooken, which launches a cryptominer and a tool for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. [...]

New Linux Malware Campaign Exploits Oracle Weblogic to Mine Cryptocurrency
2024-09-13 05:39

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Linux environments to conduct illicit cryptocurrency mining. The activity, which specifically singles out the Oracle...

'Hadooken' Linux malware targets Oracle WebLogic servers
2024-09-13 00:31

Nastyware seeks creds, mines crypto, and plants ransomware that isnt deployed - for now? An unknown attacker is exploiting weak passwords to break into Oracle WebLogic servers and deploy an...

Kali Linux 2024.3 released: 11 new tools, Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM845 SoC support
2024-09-11 17:34

Kali Linux 2024.3 is now available for download. Besides the new tools, this release mainly focuses on behind-the-scenes updates and optimization. New tools in Kali Linux 2024.3 This Kali release...

New Rust-Based Ransomware Cicada3301 Targets Windows and Linux Systems
2024-09-03 13:16

Cybersecurity researchers have unpacked the inner workings of a new ransomware variant called Cicada3301 that shares similarities with the now-defunct BlackCat (aka ALPHV) operation. "It appears...

Linux version of new Cicada ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers
2024-09-01 14:14

A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation named Cicada3301 has already listed 19 victims on its extortion portal, as it quickly attacked companies worldwide. [...]