Jul 09, 2024NewsroomVulnerability / Network Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a security vulnerability in the RADIUS network authentication protocol called BlastRADIUS that could be exploited by an attacker to stage Mallory-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks and bypass integrity checks under certain circumstances. "The RADIUS protocol allows certain Access-Request … [Read more...] about RADIUS Protocol Vulnerability Exposes Networks to MitM Attacks
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New APT Group “CloudSorcerer” Targets Russian Government Entities
Jul 08, 2024NewsroomCyber Espionage / Cloud Security A previously undocumented advanced persistent threat (APT) group dubbed CloudSorcerer has been observed targeting Russian government entities by leveraging cloud services for command-and-control (C2) and data exfiltration. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, which discovered the activity in May 2024, the tradecraft adopted by the … [Read more...] about New APT Group “CloudSorcerer” Targets Russian Government Entities
Learn How ITDR Solutions Stop Sophisticated Identity Attacks
Jul 05, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity / Identity Protection Identity theft isn't just about stolen credit cards anymore. Today, cybercriminals are using advanced tactics to infiltrate organizations and cause major damage with compromised credentials. The stakes are high: ransomware attacks, lateral movement, and devastating data breaches. Don't be caught off guard. Join us … [Read more...] about Learn How ITDR Solutions Stop Sophisticated Identity Attacks
OVHcloud Hit with Record 840 Million PPS DDoS Attack Using MikroTik Routers
Jul 05, 2024NewsroomNetwork Security / DDoS Attack French cloud computing firm OVHcloud said it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in April 2024 that reached a packet rate of 840 million packets per second (Mpps). This is just above the previous record of 809 million Mpps reported by Akamai as targeting a large European bank in June … [Read more...] about OVHcloud Hit with Record 840 Million PPS DDoS Attack Using MikroTik Routers
Blueprint for Success: Implementing a CTEM Operation
Jul 05, 2024The Hacker NewsCloud Security / Attack Surface The attack surface isn't what it once was and it's becoming a nightmare to protect. A constantly expanding and evolving attack surface means risk to the business has skyrocketed and current security measures are struggling to keep it protected. If you've clicked on this article, there's a good chance you're looking … [Read more...] about Blueprint for Success: Implementing a CTEM Operation
Microsoft Uncovers Critical Flaws in Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus
Jul 04, 2024NewsroomVulnerability / Critical Infrastructure Microsoft has revealed two security flaws in Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus that could be weaponized by remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. "The [remote code execution] vulnerability in PanelView Plus involves two custom classes that can be … [Read more...] about Microsoft Uncovers Critical Flaws in Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus
The Emerging Role of AI in Open-Source Intelligence
Jul 03, 2024The Hacker NewsOSINT / Artificial Intelligence Recently the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) unveiled a new strategy for open-source intelligence (OSINT) and referred to OSINT as the "INT of first resort". Public and private sector organizations are realizing the value that the discipline can provide but are also finding that the exponential … [Read more...] about The Emerging Role of AI in Open-Source Intelligence
How MFA Failures are Fueling a 500% Surge in Ransomware Losses
The cybersecurity threat landscape has witnessed a dramatic and alarming rise in the average ransomware payment, an increase exceeding 500%. Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, revealed in its annual "State of Ransomware 2024" report that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year with organizations that paid a ransom reporting an average payment of $2 … [Read more...] about How MFA Failures are Fueling a 500% Surge in Ransomware Losses
Critical Flaws in CocoaPods Expose iOS and macOS Apps to Supply Chain Attacks
Jul 01, 2024NewsroomSupply Chain / Software Security A trio of security flaws has been uncovered in the CocoaPods dependency manager for Swift and Objective-C Cocoa projects that could be exploited to stage software supply chain attacks, putting downstream customers at severe risks. The vulnerabilities allow "any malicious actor to claim ownership over thousands of unclaimed … [Read more...] about Critical Flaws in CocoaPods Expose iOS and macOS Apps to Supply Chain Attacks
Google to Block Entrust Certificates in Chrome Starting November 2024
Jun 29, 2024NewsroomCybersecurity / Website Security Google has announced that it's going to start blocking websites that use certificates from Entrust starting around November 1, 2024, in its Chrome browser, citing compliance failures and the certificate authority's inability to address security issues in a timely manner. "Over the past several years, publicly disclosed … [Read more...] about Google to Block Entrust Certificates in Chrome Starting November 2024