Tag: container
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CrackArmor Flaws Expose Linux Systems to Privilege Escalation
CrackArmor AppArmor flaws let local Linux users gain root, break containers and enable DoS attacks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/crackarmor-linux-privilege/
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CrackArmor Flaws Expose Linux Systems to Privilege Escalation
CrackArmor AppArmor flaws let local Linux users gain root, break containers and enable DoS attacks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/crackarmor-linux-privilege/
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Nine critical vulnerabilities in Linux AppArmor put over 12M enterprise systems at risk
From profile manipulation to root shell: The blog post detailed a full privilege escalation chain demonstrated on a default Ubuntu Server installation with the Postfix mail server. By loading a crafted security profile that blocks a specific privilege-dropping capability in Sudo, the researchers said they forced Sudo into a “fail-open” condition: unable to shed its…
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Nine critical vulnerabilities in Linux AppArmor put over 12M enterprise systems at risk
From profile manipulation to root shell: The blog post detailed a full privilege escalation chain demonstrated on a default Ubuntu Server installation with the Postfix mail server. By loading a crafted security profile that blocks a specific privilege-dropping capability in Sudo, the researchers said they forced Sudo into a “fail-open” condition: unable to shed its…
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Unprivileged users could exploit AppArmor bugs to gain root access
Researchers found nine “CrackArmor” flaws in Linux AppArmor that could let unprivileged users bypass protections, gain root privileges, and weaken container isolation. Qualys researchers disclosed nine vulnerabilities, collectively tracked as CrackArmor, in the Linux kernel’s AppArmor module. The flaws have existed since 2017 and could allow unprivileged users to bypass protections, escalate privileges to root,…
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‘CrackArmor’ Vulnerability in AppArmor Impacts 12.6M Linux Systems
Qualys uncovers ‘CrackArmor’ vulnerabilities in AppArmor that could expose 12.6M Linux systems to root access and container escapes. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/crackarmor-vulnerability-apparmor-linux-systems/
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Sicherheitsmodul im Linux-Kernel weist neun Sicherheitslücken auf
Die Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) hat ‘CrackArmor” entdeckt. Dabei handelt es sich um eine Reihe von neun Schwachstellen in <>, einem weit verbreiteten Sicherheitsmodul im Linux-Kernel. Diese Schwachstellen haben seit 2017 über 12 Millionen Unternehmenssysteme, auf denen Ubuntu-, Debian- und Suse-Distributionen laufen, angreifbar gemacht, sodass lokale Angreifer vollständigen Root-Zugriff erlangen, Container-Ausbrüche ausführen und systemweite…
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Nine CrackArmor Flaws in Linux AppArmor Enable Root Escalation, Bypass Container Isolation
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities within the Linux kernel’s AppArmor module that could be exploited by unprivileged users to circumvent kernel protections, escalate to root, and undermine container isolation guarantees.The nine confused deputy vulnerabilities have been collectively codenamed CrackArmor by the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU). The First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Critical CrackArmor Vulnerabilities Expose 12.6 Million Linux Servers to Full Root Takeover
A newly disclosed set of nine vulnerabilities, dubbed >>CrackArmor,<< has exposed a critical flaw in AppArmor, a foundational Linux security module. AppArmor serves as the default mandatory access control system for Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, and numerous cloud platforms, this flaw allows unprivileged local users to bypass container isolation and gain full root control over compromised…
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New Linux Rootkits Leverage Advanced eBPF and io_uring Techniques for Stealthy Attacks
Linux rootkits have historically received less attention than their Windows counterparts, but the rapid adoption of Linux in cloud infrastructure, containers, and IoT devices has shifted the threat landscape. Attackers are constantly innovating, and over the past two decades, Linux rootkits have evolved significantly. While early threats relied on easily detectable userland shared object injections…
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The Top 5 Questions: How DSPM Illuminates the Murky World of Multi-Cloud Data Security
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, corporate, cryptography, cyber, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, exploit, firewall, intelligence, mitigation, monitoring, PCI, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerabilityThe Top 5 Questions: How DSPM Illuminates the Murky World of Multi-Cloud Data Security andrew.gertz@t“¦ Thu, 03/05/2026 – 16:09 Multi-cloud data security threats are escalating at an unprecedented rate. According to Forrester and the 2025 Thales Global Cloud Data Security Study, the primary drivers of multi-cloud risks are: growing complexity, insufficient access controls, and the…
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Should Cloud Be Classed as Critical Infrastructure?
Tags: access, authentication, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, encryption, fido, finance, framework, governance, Hardware, healthcare, identity, incident, infrastructure, mfa, network, nis-2, radius, regulation, resilience, risk, saas, service, strategy, supply-chain, technologyShould Cloud Be Classed as Critical Infrastructure? madhav Thu, 03/05/2026 – 09:53 Over the past few years, large-scale cloud outages have demonstrated just how deeply digital services are woven into the fabric of modern society. When widely used cloud platforms experience disruption, the impact extends far beyond individual applications; banking services stall, transport systems falter,…
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VoidLink Malware Framework Targets Kubernetes and AI Workloads in New Cyber Attack Wave
VoidLink marks a turning point in how adversaries target Kubernetes and AI workloads, signaling a shift toward cloud-native, AI-aware malware frameworks that live where modern value is created: inside containers, pods, and GPU clusters.research. It fingerprints its surroundings to detect major clouds such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Alibaba, and Tencent, and distinguishes whether it is…
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VoidLink Malware Framework Targets Kubernetes and AI Workloads in New Cyber Attack Wave
VoidLink marks a turning point in how adversaries target Kubernetes and AI workloads, signaling a shift toward cloud-native, AI-aware malware frameworks that live where modern value is created: inside containers, pods, and GPU clusters.research. It fingerprints its surroundings to detect major clouds such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Alibaba, and Tencent, and distinguishes whether it is…
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AI-powered attack kits go open source, and CyberStrikeAI may be just the beginning
100-plus prebuilt tool recipes and a human-readable YAML-based extension system;Attack-chain graph, risk scoring, and “step-by-step replay”;Password-protected web user interfaces (UIs) and audit logs;A knowledge base with vector search, hybrid retrieval, and searchable archives;Vulnerability management with create, read, update, delete (CRUD) operations, severity tracking, status workflow, and statistics;Batch task management that can organize task queues and…
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AI Emerges as the New Insider Threat: Thales Releases the 2026 Data Threat Report
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, cyber, data, deep-fake, encryption, governance, identity, infrastructure, risk, saas, skills, software, strategy, theft, threat, toolAI Emerges as the New Insider Threat: Thales Releases the 2026 Data Threat Report madhav Tue, 03/03/2026 – 15:00 Over the past year, I’ve watched AI move to operational reality across nearly every industry we work with. The conversation is no longer about whether AI will transform business. It already has. Cybersecurity Todd Moore –…
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When Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link
Tags: access, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, fraud, least-privilege, PCI, radius, risk, service, software, strategy, threatWhen Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link madhav Thu, 02/26/2026 – 10:56 Most cybersecurity incidents don’t begin with an attack. They begin with a design decision. Four people experienced that reality in the same week. Different roles. Different systems. One shared outcome. Cybersecurity Karen Kelvie – Product Marketing, Data Protection More About This Author >…
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Starkiller Phishing Framework Bypasses Defenses with Reverse Proxies, Takes an SaaS Approach
Starkiller is a new SaaS-style phishing framework that runs real brand websites inside headless Chrome containers, acting as a live reverse proxy to steal credentials, session tokens, and MFA-protected accounts while evading traditional detection. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/starkiller-phishing-framework-bypasses-defenses-with-reverse-proxies-takes-an-saas-approach/
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Master Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, compliance, container, control, data, fido, Hardware, identity, login, msp, phishing, service, software, tool, zero-trustMaster Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager madhav Tue, 02/24/2026 – 07:53 The move to passwordless authentication is no longer a distant goal; it’s a present-day necessity. Organizations are rapidly adopting FIDO2 authenticators to defend against phishing and strengthen their security posture. While this shift enhances security, it introduces a new challenge: managing…
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Dynamic Objects in Active Directory: The Stealthy Threat
Active Directory’s “dynamic objects” feature offers attackers a perfect evasion cloak. These objects automatically self-destruct without a trace, so they allow adversaries to bypass quotas, pollute access lists, and persist in the cloud, leaving forensic investigators with nothing to analyze. Key takeaways The threat: Dynamic objects self-delete without leaving any traces, or “tombstones” in AD…
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Why the shift left dream has become a nightmare for security and developers
The “shift left” approach has increased pressure on developers, as speed demands override security checks in modern CI pipelines. Qualys explains how analyzing 34,000 public container images revealed 7.3% were malicious and why security must be enforced at the infrastructure layer by default. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-the-shift-left-dream-has-become-a-nightmare-for-security-and-developers/
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Shadow Machines: The Non-Human Identities Exposing Your Cloud AI Stack
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, data, encryption, framework, governance, iam, identity, infrastructure, iot, jobs, login, mfa, password, risk, risk-management, saas, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, toolShadow Machines: The Non-Human Identities Exposing Your Cloud & AI Stack madhav Thu, 02/19/2026 – 06:30 The machines we don’t see are the ones running our businesses. Unfortunately, most IAM systems do not track them. In an ironic twist, the ghost in the machine has become the machine itself: invisible, autonomous, and increasingly beyond human…
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Millionen Chrome-Erweiterungen geben Browserverlauf preis
Eine Sicherheitslücke in beliebten Chrome-Erweiterungen führt dazu, dass der Browserverlauf der Anwender offengelegt ist.Ein Sicherheitsforscher mit dem Pseudonym ‘Q Continuum” hat 287 Chrome-Erweiterungen entdeckt, die den Browserverlauf exfiltrieren. ‘Die Akteure hinter den Lecks sind vielfältig: Similarweb, Curly Doggo, Offidocs, chinesische Akteure, viele kleinere, unbekannte Datenbroker sowie ein mysteriöses Unternehmen namens “šBig Star Labs’, das offenbar…
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Leaky Chrome extensions with 37M installs caught divulging your browsing history
Encrypted exfiltration made detection difficult: The researcher said in a blog post that several of these extensions attempted to hide the nature of transmitted data. Outbound payloads were frequently encrypted or encoded before transmission, preventing automated inspection.”Manual inspection of the captured traffic revealed a variety of obfuscation schemes: base64, ROT47, LZ-String compression, and full AES-256…
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Leaky Chrome extensions with 37M installs caught shipping your browsing history
Encrypted exfiltration made detection difficult: The researcher said in a blog post that several of these extensions attempted to hide the nature of transmitted data. Outbound payloads were frequently encrypted or encoded before transmission, preventing automated inspection.”Manual inspection of the captured traffic revealed a variety of obfuscation schemes: base64, ROT47, LZ-String compression, and full AES-256…
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Gartner® Names Tenable as the Current Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment in a 2025 Report
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, business, cloud, container, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, finance, flaw, gartner, governance, identity, intelligence, iot, leak, network, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability“Tenable’s asset and attack surface coverage, its application of AI and its reputation for vulnerability assessment makes it the front-runner in AI-powered exposure assessment,” Gartner writes in “AI Vendor Race: Tenable Is the Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment.” Key Takeaways from Tenable: This is the latest among a recent string of recognitions Tenable…
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The ephemeral infrastructure paradox: Why short-lived systems need stronger identity governance
Tags: access, automation, cloud, container, credentials, data, framework, github, governance, identity, infrastructure, jobs, network, risk, service, software, toolFigure 1: Governance must move from static reviews to a continuous lifecycle of issuance, verification and automated expiration. Niranjan Kumar Sharma 1. Identity must be cryptographic We must stop relying on IP allowlists. In a world of dynamic containers, network location is a poor proxy for trust.We need to move toward cryptographic identity. Every workload…
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Docker AI Bug Lets Image Metadata Trigger Attacks
AI Assistant Executes Hidden Commands Embedded in Docker Image Labels. A vulnerability in Docker’s Ask Gordon AI assistant allows attackers to execute malicious commands by hiding them in the container application development platform’s image metadata, said security researchers. Dubbed DockerDash, the vulnerability exploits a failure across Docker’s AI execution chain. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Microsoft Unveils LiteBox, a Rust-Based Approach to Secure Sandboxing
Microsoft has released LiteBox, an experimental open-source library OS designed to sandbox applications while reducing their exposure to host systems. Written in Rust and published under the MIT license, LiteBox reflects the company’s efforts to upgrade software security as confidential computing gains adoption. LiteBox takes a different path from traditional virtualization or container technologies. Rather..…