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CISA’s June 2024 ICS Advisory Bonanza: Patch Those Vulnerabilities Now!

CISA released three ICS advisories on June 20, 2024, detailing critical security issues and vulnerabilities. Users and administrators are urged to review these advisories for essential technical details and mitigation strategies.

2 years ago

Hackers Targeting Spring Configuration Files: New Threat Emerges!

Cyber attackers are now targeting Java Spring configuration files, with IP address 43.133.9.79 from Tencent’s cloud data centers leading the charge. They’re hunting for files like “application-core.yml” and “appsettings.yml.” Ensure your vulnerability scanners include these URLs to avoid accidental exposure.

2 years ago

Sysinternals’ Process Monitor 4.01: Performance Boosts & Slick UI Tweaks in Just 24 Hours!

Sysinternals’ Process Monitor (procmon) version 4.01 improves performance, user interface, and adds a new event for process start.

2 years ago

Cobalt Strike Chaos: How Hackers Hijack Legit Tools for Sneaky Attacks

Cobalt Strike may sound like a cool action movie, but it’s a real cybersecurity headache. This article dives into how threat actors are using cracked versions of this tool, leveraging Malleable C2 profiles from public code repositories. Despite its defensive origins, Cobalt Strike remains a top threat to organizations.

2 years ago

CISA Unleashes Double Trouble: New ICS Vulnerabilities Exposed!

CISA released two new ICS advisories on June 25, 2024. Stay ahead of security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits by reviewing these critical updates for your Industrial Control Systems.

2 years ago

CISA’s ICS Alerts: Seven New Ways to Worry About Your Industrial Controls!

CISA released seven Industrial Control Systems advisories, shedding light on the latest security issues and vulnerabilities. Administrators, grab your tech hats and dive into these advisories to keep your systems safe!

2 years ago

SSLv2: The Zombie Protocol That Just Won’t Die!

Despite SSL 2.0’s upcoming 30th birthday, around 492,000 web servers still support this outdated protocol, up from 464,000 last year. While SSL 2.0 support continues to decline, this increase raises concerns about server vulnerabilities and the technical debt we’re accumulating.

2 years ago

Juniper Networks Urges Immediate Update to Prevent SRX Series Meltdown

Juniper Networks is calling all IT superheroes! A pesky vulnerability in Junos OS: SRX Series could cause a denial-of-service disaster. Review the security bulletin and update faster than a speeding packet!

1 year ago

CISA Alert: New Cisco NX-OS Vulnerability Puts Networks at Risk!

CISA has added CVE-2024-20399, a Cisco NX-OS Command Injection Vulnerability, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This catalog helps federal agencies and organizations prioritize timely remediation to reduce exposure to cyberattacks.

1 year ago

CISA’s July 2 ICS Advisory Bonanza: Seven New Threats Unveiled!

CISA just dropped seven ICS advisories, revealing security flaws more alarming than a cat in a cucumber patch. Users and admins, grab your magnifying glasses and check out the latest ICS advisories for the scoop on vulnerabilities and fixes!

1 year ago

Microsoft Tackles Cyber Villains with Upgraded Abuse Reporting Tools

Microsoft Security Response Center updates their Report Abuse Portal and API, now allowing the reporting of suspicious OAuth applications and multiple IPs and URLs in one go. Stay ahead of cyber threats with more streamlined and precise reporting options.

1 year ago

DNS Drama: When Your Internet Goes on a Surprise Holiday

DNS is more than just translating human-readable hostnames to IP addresses; it’s the backbone of internet consistency. But what happens when your registrar drops the ball? Hurricane Electric found out the hard way when a “clientHold” status took them offline. Turns out, DNS without a reliable registrar is like a bike without wheels.

1 year ago

APT40 Alert! Global Cyber Avengers Unite to Combat PRC State-Sponsored Hacks

CISA and ASD’s ACSC, alongside global partners, have released an advisory on PRC state-sponsored cyber group APT40. Known for targeting vulnerabilities in popular software, APT40’s exploits include Log4J and Microsoft Exchange. Organizations are urged to review the advisory and adopt Secure by Design principles to combat these threats.

1 year ago

CISA Drops Cybersecurity Bomb: 21 ICS Advisories You Can’t Ignore!

CISA dropped twenty-one ICS advisories on July 11, 2024. Dive into the latest security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits affecting Industrial Control Systems. Stay informed and mitigate risks!

1 year ago

AT&T Data Breach Blunder: How to Shield Your Info Now!

AT&T spilled the beans on a data breach involving a third-party cloud platform. They’ve shared tips and resources to help affected customers. Stay safe and check out the AT&T article for more details.

1 year ago

Hackers vs. Honeypots: Unmasking Sneaky SSH Exploits

SSH honeypot logs can baffle beginners with cryptic commands. While “uname -a” is a clear kernel check, others like “busybox dd if=$SHELL” scream “hacker at work.” Dive into the oddball tricks attackers use to uncover honeypots, and decode the chaos with us!

1 year ago

Rockwell Automation Security Alert: Pavilion 8’s Sneaky User Creation Vulnerability!

Attention Rockwell Automation Pavilion 8 users! A vulnerability (CVSS v4 8.7) allows remote attackers to create new users and view sensitive data. Update to version 6.0 or follow best practices to mitigate risks. View CSAF for detailed info.

1 year ago

CISA’s ICS Advisory: Your Industrial Control System’s Worst Nightmare Unveiled!

CISA released a new ICS advisory on July 16, 2024, highlighting critical security issues. Administrators, grab your coffee and dive into these vital updates for the scoop on vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.

1 year ago

Hidden Phishing Threat: The 119-Paragraph Scam Unveiled!

Phishing emails have evolved, with attackers now hiding reply chains beneath dozens of empty paragraphs to bypass detection. This sneaky technique can make a suspicious email appear legitimate. Always check for unusually long scrollbars in short emails—it’s a telltale sign of hidden content. Stay vigilant against these deceptive phishing tactics.

1 year ago

New GeoServer Vulnerability: CISA’s Latest Headache for Cybersecurity Pros

CISA has added CVE-2024-36401, an OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools Eval Injection Vulnerability, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Federal agencies must fix it by the due date, and all organizations are urged to prioritize remediation to fend off cyberattacks.

1 year ago
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