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Car dealer software bigshot CDK pulls systems offline twice amid 'cyber incident'
2024-06-20 20:50

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CosmicSting flaw impacts 75% of Adobe Commerce, Magento sites
2024-06-20 20:02

A vulnerability dubbed "CosmicSting" impacting Adobe Commerce and Magento websites remains largely unpatched nine days after the security update has been made available, leaving millions of sites open to catastrophic attacks. "CosmicSting is the worst bug to hit Magento and Adobe Commerce stores in two years," says Sansec.

Linux version of RansomHub ransomware targets VMware ESXi VMs
2024-06-20 19:00

The RansomHub ransomware operation is using a Linux encryptor designed specifically to encrypt VMware ESXi environments in corporate attacks. The existence of a Windows and Linux RansomHub encryptor has been confirmed since early May. Recorded Future now reports that the threat group also has a specialized ESXi variant in its arsenal, which it first saw in April 2024.

UNC3886 hackers use Linux rootkits to hide on VMware ESXi VMs
2024-06-20 17:46

A suspected Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 uses publicly available open-source rootkits named 'Reptile' and 'Medusa' to remain hidden on VMware ESXi virtual machines, allowing them to conduct credential theft, command execution, and lateral movement. A new report by Mandiant unveils UNC3886's use of the mentioned rootkits on virtual machines for long-term persistence and evasion, as well as custom malware tools such as 'Mopsled' and 'Riflespine,' which leveraged GitHub and Google Drive for command and control.

Crypto exchange Kraken accuses blockchain security outfit CertiK of extortion
2024-06-20 17:35

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SolarWinds Serv-U path-traversal flaw actively exploited in attacks
2024-06-20 15:45

Threat actors are actively exploiting a SolarWinds Serv-U path-traversal vulnerability, leveraging publicly available proof-of-concept exploits. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of path traversal sequences, enabling attackers to bypass security checks and access sensitive files.

CDK Global hacked again while recovering from first cyberattack
2024-06-20 15:32

Car dealership SaaS platform CDK Global suffered an additional breach Wednesday night as it was starting to restore systems shut down in an previous cyberattack. CDK Global is a software-as-a-service platform that provides a full suite of applications to handle a car dealership's operation, including sales, back office, financing, inventory, and service and support.

Crown Equipment cyberattack confirmed, manufacturing disrupted for weeks
2024-06-20 14:32

Ohio-based Crown Equipment, which is among the largest industrial and forklift truck manufacturers in the world, has become a victim of a cyberattack "By an international cybercriminal organization," the company has finally confirmed to its employees on Tuesday. The confirmation came nine days after the company's network went down and eight days after its manufacturing plants came to a standstill, as reported as reported by German security blogger Günter Born.

Researchers Uncover UEFI Vulnerability Affecting Multiple Intel CPUs
2024-06-20 14:22

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware that affects multiple families of Intel Core desktop and mobile processors....

French Diplomatic Entities Targeted in Russian-Linked Cyber Attacks
2024-06-20 14:00

State-sponsored actors with ties to Russia have been linked to targeted cyber attacks aimed at French diplomatic entities, the country's information security agency ANSSI said in an advisory. The...