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CISA Sounds the Alarm: 4 New ICS Vulnerabilities Could Spell Disaster

CISA released four ICS advisories on June 4, 2024, detailing security vulnerabilities and recommended mitigations. Stay ahead of hackers and review these crucial updates now!

2 years ago

Cisco Webex Bug Fix: Crisis Averted or Just Getting Started?

Cisco Webex Meetings bugs allowed unauthorized access to meeting data at the Frankfurt data center. The issues were fixed globally by May 28, 2024.

2 years ago

Expired Malware: The Python Script That Checks Its Own Best-Before Date

A hilarious Python script takes a page from food labels, only executing before a best-before date! This malicious code fetches a payload and evades detection with anti-VM and anti-debugging tricks. If the mouse isn’t moving, the clock isn’t ticking, or the timezone’s off, it won’t bite. Classic CobaltStrike behavior.

2 years ago

CISA Drops Bombshell ICS Vulnerability Alerts: Are Your Systems Safe?

CISA released four ICS advisories on June 6, 2024, detailing critical security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Review these advisories for essential technical details and mitigations.

2 years ago

IoT Device Woes: Are You Buying a Vulnerable Gadget? UK Gov to the Rescue!

Struggling to find your IoT device’s expiration date? The UK now mandates suppliers to declare support periods, ensuring you’re not left with a vulnerable gadget. Plus, hefty fines for non-compliance!

2 years ago

AWS Deployment Framework Flaw: Upgrade Now or Face the Chaos

AWS Deployment Framework users: Upgrade to version 4.0+ to fix CVE-2024-37293 and mitigate privilege escalation risks. Temporary fix: add a permissions boundary in the management account. Thanks to Xidian University for the responsible disclosure.

2 years ago

CISA Drops Six ICS Bombshells: Security Alerts You Can’t Ignore

CISA released six ICS advisories on June 11, 2024, detailing security issues and exploits. Users and administrators should review these ICS advisories for crucial technical details and mitigations.

2 years ago

Why Microsoft’s MSMQ is Giving Me Nightmares: A Hilarious Dive into Packet Decoding!

Decoding MSMQ packets is like deciphering hieroglyphs with a magnifying glass. Yesterday’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday highlighted a critical code execution vulnerability in MSMQ, and port 1801 started humming suspiciously. Anyone fluent in MSMQ protocol? Let’s crack this code before it cracks us!

2 years ago

Beware of Fake CISA Calls: How to Spot Scammers and Stay Safe!

Impersonation scams using the names of government employees are on the rise. Beware: CISA staff will never ask for money, cryptocurrency, or gift cards. If you suspect a scam, hang up, note the number, and validate by calling CISA at (844) SAY-CISA.

2 years ago

CISA Unleashes Security Avalanche: 20 New ICS Advisories to Save Your Systems!

CISA dropped twenty ICS advisories on June 13, 2024, unveiling the latest security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Users and administrators are urged to dive into the details for technical insights and mitigations.

2 years ago

7 Browser Bugs That Will Make You Laugh, Cry, or Panic: From Use-After-Free to Memory Corruption

“Reporter Impact: High. Memory safety bugs in Firefox and Thunderbird could lead to exploitable crashes. Beware of malicious iframes, tricky ‘Save As’ extensions, and sneaky offscreen canvases!”

2 years ago

Patch Tuesday Panic: Critical Vulnerabilities in MSMQ and Azure DSVM Revealed

Join us as the Akamai Security Intelligence Group dissects June’s Patch Tuesday. With 49 vulnerabilities patched, including a critical one in Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ), we’re here to help you navigate the bugs.

2 years ago

NetSupport Strikes Again: How Attackers Are Reusing Remote Support Tools for Malicious Campaigns

Attackers are getting creative by using malicious MSIX packages to drop a preconfigured NetSupport client. This sneaky method allows them to communicate with compromised computers without building their own C2 infrastructure. Forget AnyDesk or TeamViewer; NetSupport is the silent underdog in the remote support tools game.

2 years ago

Microsoft Patches Azure Machine Learning Vulnerabilities: No Exploits Found, Crisis Averted

Microsoft squashes Azure Machine Learning bugs before they can wreak havoc! Thanks to Wiz and Tenable’s discoveries, vulnerabilities like SSRF and path traversal were patched up by May 9, 2024. No customer data was compromised, so breathe easy and enjoy the ride on this cloud computing journey!

2 years ago

Why Your Email Parser Might Be Flunking: Tackling the UTF-8 BOM Headache

Having trouble with eml files? Meet the superhero emldump.py! It struggled with a pesky BOM (Byte Order Mark) but emerged victorious after a codec upgrade. Now, nothing can stop it from parsing your MIME/eml files with ease!

2 years ago

Drone Data Dilemmas: Unmasking the Secrets Hidden in Your DJI Mini Pro 4’s Footage

Curious about drone EXIF data? Discover how your DJI Mini Pro 4 drone captures more than just stunning aerial shots—it logs extensive metadata, from GPS coordinates to camera settings. Spoiler alert: the altitude might surprise you!

2 years ago

Unlocking Cybersecurity: CISA and FBI’s Essential Guide to Modern Network Protection

CISA and FBI’s new guidance urges businesses to adopt Zero Trust, SSE, and SASE for better network access security. They highlight the risks of traditional VPNs and the importance of securing remote environments.

2 years ago

RAD SecFlow-2 Vulnerability: Path Traversal Exploit Hits Critical Infrastructure

RAD SecFlow-2 devices are vulnerable to path traversal attacks, allowing attackers to access sensitive files. With a CVSS v4 score of 8.7, this flaw poses a serious remote threat. RAD recommends upgrading to SecFlow-1p and following CISA’s cybersecurity measures for protection.

2 years ago

CISA’s June 18 ICS Advisory: Your Industrial Control System’s Newest Frienemy

CISA released an ICS advisory on June 18, 2024. Check out the latest on security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits. CISA urges users and admins to review these crucial ICS advisories for details and mitigations.

2 years ago

SMBs vs. SSO: The Epic Struggle and How to Win

CISA’s latest report dives into why SMBs avoid Single Sign-On (SSO) and offers solutions to boost security. Their blog calls out software manufacturers to rethink practices that might compromise customer security. For details, check out CISA’s Secure by Design page.

2 years ago
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Confessional Booth of Our Digital Sins

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