Security News

New OpenSSH flaws expose SSH servers to MiTM and DoS attacks
2025-02-18 17:07

OpenSSH has released security updates addressing two vulnerabilities, a machine-in-the-middle (MitM) and a denial of service flaw, with one of the flaws introduced over a decade ago. [...]

Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
2025-02-04 17:39

A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations. [...]

Ransomware Targets ESXi Systems via Stealthy SSH Tunnels for C2 Operations
2025-01-28 11:01

Cybersecurity researchers have found that ransomware attacks targeting ESXi systems are also leveraging the access to repurpose the appliances as a conduit to tunnel traffic to command-and-control...

Ransomware gang uses SSH tunnels for stealthy VMware ESXi access
2025-01-26 15:19

Ransomware actors targeting ESXi bare metal hypervisors are leveraging SSH tunneling to persist on the system while remaining undetected. [...]

How To Use SCP (Secure Copy) With SSH Key Authentication
2025-01-03 17:00

Here's how to use the secure copy command, in conjunction with ssh key authentication, for an even more secure means of copying files to your remote Linux servers.

Microsoft says recent Windows 11 updates break SSH connections
2024-11-09 16:27

Microsoft has confirmed that last month's Windows security updates are breaking SSH connections on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems. [...]

Scumbag puts 'stolen' Nokia source code, SSH and RSA keys, more up for sale
2024-11-06 00:01

Data pinched from pwned outside supplier, thief claims IntelBroker, a notorious peddler of stolen data, claims to have pilfered source code, private keys, and other sensitive materials belonging to Nokia.…

Malicious npm Packages Target Developers' Ethereum Wallets with SSH Backdoor
2024-10-22 09:33

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a number of suspicious packages published to the npm registry that are designed to harvest Ethereum private keys and gain remote access to the machine via...

Critical default credential in Kubernetes Image Builder allows SSH root access
2024-10-16 21:58

It's called leaving the door wide open – especially in Proxmox A critical bug in Kubernetes Image Builder could allow unauthorized SSH access to virtual machines (VMs) thanks to default...

Critical Kubernetes Image Builder flaw gives SSH root access to VMs
2024-10-16 16:58

A critical vulnerability in Kubernetes could allow unauthorized SSH access to a virtual machine running an image created with the Kubernetes Image Builder project. [...]