Tag: access
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Volexity Uncovers Zero-Day Campaign Targeting SonicWall VPN Appliances
Unknown hackers exploited two SonicWall SMA 1000 zero-days to gain root access on VPN appliances before patches became available. Volexity published its findings after conducting an incident response investigation involving a compromised organization whose SonicWall SMA 1000 series VPN appliances were hit with zero-day exploits starting June 22, 2026. The threat actor, which Volexity tracks…
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Furtex Linux Toolkit Uses io_uring and eBPF to Bypass EDR and Falco Detection
A newly published Linux toolkit named Furtex showcases a wide range of concepts related to post-exploitation, persistence, data access, and monitoring evasion. It is built around io_uring, eBPF, BPF maps, and raw system calls. The project includes over 100 tools organized into modules that cover asynchronous I/O operations, BPF inspection and manipulation, EDR evasion techniques,…
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SonicWall SMA Zero-Days Exploited Before Disclosure to Gain Root Access
A previously undocumented threat actor has been attributed to the exploitation of recently disclosed SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 series VPN appliances as zero-days prior their public disclosure since June 22, 2026.Cybersecurity company Volexity is tracking the activity under the moniker UTA0533. The discovery was made following an incident response investigation earlier this First…
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TI 2.0 und Cybersicherheit: Was VSDM 2.0, PoPP und Zero Trust für Primärsysteme bedeuten
Die Telematikinfrastruktur (TI) vernetzt Praxen, Apotheken, Kliniken und Krankenkassen im deutschen Gesundheitswesen. Die nächste Ausbaustufe TI 2.0 bringt neue Verfahren wie VSDM 2.0, die elektronische Prüfung und Aktualisierung der Versichertenstammdaten, PoPP, den Nachweis, dass ein Patient vor Ort ist, und ZETA Zero Trust Access, ein Sicherheitsmodell, das jeden Zugriff einzeln prüft. Für Hersteller von… First…
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Citrix Secure Access Client Flaw Lets Low-Privileged Windows Users Gain SYSTEM Privileges
Cloud Software Group has issued a High-severity security bulletin (CTX696734) disclosing two vulnerabilities in the Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows and the Citrix Endpoint Analysis Client for Windows. The more serious of the two, tracked as CVE-2026-53565, allows a standard, low-privileged user on a local system to escalate privileges and gain full SYSTEM access,…
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EU Orders Google to Open Android AI Features, Share Search Data With Rivals
EU rules will make Google share anonymized search data and give rival AI assistants broader access to Android features across Europe. The post EU Orders Google to Open Android AI Features, Share Search Data With Rivals appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-eu-google-android-ai-search-data-rules-emea/
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OpenAI Warns GPT-5.6 File Deletions Stem From Full Access Mode
Persistent AI Coding Model Prompted Safeguard Changes After Rare File Loss. OpenAI is tightening safeguards after some GPT-5.6 users reported that Codex accidentally deleted local files while operating in full access mode. The company said the incidents were rare but acknowledged the model’s persistence led it to take unintended actions without seeking user confirmation. First…
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Inc Ransomware Exploits SonicWall SMA Zero-Days
When chained together, the two vulnerabilities allow threat actors to gain root-level capabilities on SonicWall’s mobile access appliances. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/inc-ransomware-exploits-sonicwall-sma-zero-days
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New Starland RAT Steals Browser Credentials and Scans for Over 40 Crypto Wallets
A financially motivated, Russian-speaking threat actor tracked as UAT-11795, orchestrating a large-scale campaign since at least June 2025. A sophisticated Python-based remote access trojan dubbed “Starland RAT,” alongside a stealthy in-memory PowerShell implant known as the “WLDR agent.” The operation targets users across the United States and parts of Europe, with a primary focus on…
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Spirals ransomware locks down victim systems in under 24 hours
A previously unknown ransomware strain called Spirals was used last month in an attack against an IT services company in South Asia, where attackers went from initial access … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/17/spirals-ransomware-south-asia/
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Hackers Breached an IIS Server and Deployed Ransomware Across the Network the Next Day
Hackers leveraged a compromised Microsoft IIS server to gain initial access and deploy a previously unseen ransomware payload across an enterprise network within 24 hours, highlighting a highly coordinated and operationally mature intrusion chain observed in June 2026. The campaign reflects a fast-paced, hands-on-keyboard intrusion combined with automated lateral movement, signaling a threat actor capable…
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New GoSerpent Malware Targets Southeast Asian Governments and Diplomats for Espionage
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented malware called GoSerpent that has been put to use in cyber attacks targeting entities in Southeast Asia since late 2025 with a focus on long-term access and intelligence gathering.Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky, which uncovered the activity in February 2026, said it was aimed at government and diplomatic entities…
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TP-Link Kasa Camera Flaws Let Attackers Steal Admin Credentials and Geolocation Data
TP-Link has revealed several serious vulnerabilities affecting its Kasa EC70 and EC71 smart camera models, which could expose users to credential theft and geolocation data leakage. These vulnerabilities are CVE-2026-9770 and CVE-2026-13230 and specifically affect version 4 of both devices. Attackers with access to the same local network could exploit these flaws, raising concerns about…
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GPT-5.6 Codex Reportedly Wipes Files From Home Directories
Recent reports indicate that GPT-5.6 Codex has unintentionally deleted files in users’ home directories under certain configurations, raising concerns about the risks of running advanced AI coding agents with unrestricted access to the system. This issue, brought to light by researcher Tibo Sottiaux, appears to be linked to edge-case behavior when the model operates in…
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GoSerpent Silently Steals Government Files for Weeks Before Sending Them to Hackers
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign targeting government and diplomatic organizations across Southeast Asia has used a Go-based remote access Trojan, dubbed GoSerpent, to collect sensitive documents for weeks before exfiltrating them via network shares. Researchers first identified the activity in February 2026, although evidence indicates the operation began in late 2025. The attackers deployed GoSerpent…
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AnyDesk Zero-Day Flaw Allows Local Attackers to Trigger System-Wide DenialService
A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in AnyDesk has the potential to allow a local attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition by exploiting the remote-access software’s “Send Support Information” feature. The advisory, tracked as ZDI-26-401 and ZDI-CAN-26645, was published by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) on July 8, 2026. The flaw has been assigned CVE-2026-15682…
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Oak Lands $60M Seed to Reinvent Identity Governance With AI
Israeli Startup Maps Enterprise Entitlements Beyond Traditional Identity Providers. Oak emerged with a $60 million seed round to build an AI-native identity governance platform that continuously manages human, machine and AI identities, aiming to automate access decisions, improve visibility into enterprise entitlements and reduce identity-driven security risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/oak-lands-60m-seed-to-reinvent-identity-governance-ai-a-32248
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Claude Chrome extension flaw lets malicious extensions trigger AI actions
A flaw in Anthropic’s Claude for Chrome browser extension could allow a malicious extension to trigger predefined AI actions by simulating user clicks, potentially allowing it to abuse Claude’s access to connected services such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Salesforce. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/claude-chrome-extension-flaw-lets-malicious-extensions-trigger-ai-actions/
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Google Makes Security Objections to EU Order Opening Android
EU Forces Google to Give Rival AI Services Android Access and to Share Search Data. Google sounded security alarms after the European Commission ordered it to open up deep Android functionality to rival artificial intelligence providers, and also to give third-party search providers access to Google Search data. The orders enforce the Digital Markets Act.…
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Millions of Shark Robot Vacuums Vulnerable to Unpatched Remote Code Execution Flaw
Millions of internet-connected Shark robot vacuums may be vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw that could allow attackers to control devices remotely, access onboard cameras, retrieve home maps, and potentially steal stored Wi-Fi credentials. An independent researcher disclosed this issue following a 90-day reporting period, and it arises from overly permissive AWS…
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Millions of Shark Robot Vacuums Vulnerable to Unpatched Remote Code Execution Flaw
Millions of internet-connected Shark robot vacuums may be vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw that could allow attackers to control devices remotely, access onboard cameras, retrieve home maps, and potentially steal stored Wi-Fi credentials. An independent researcher disclosed this issue following a 90-day reporting period, and it arises from overly permissive AWS…
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Hackers Exploit SonicWall SMA1000 Zero-Days to Execute Commands as Root
Hackers are actively exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in the SonicWall SMA 1000 Series remote access appliances. They are chaining a critical server-side request forgery flaw with a local code injection bug to execute commands with root privileges. Rapid7’s Managed Detection and Response team detected targeted attacks before SonicWall publicly disclosed these vulnerabilities on July 14,…
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‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 19, sentenced to five and a half years each for cyber-attack that cost Transport for London £39mThe data of millions of commuters was stolen, Londoners were left out of pocket and 27,000 Transport for London staff were forced to reset their passwords.Over four days in 2024 a pair of…