Tag: credentials
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Cisco Confirms Salt Typhoon Exploitation in Telecom Hits
In addition to using CVE-2018-0171 and other Cisco bugs to break into telecom networks, the China-sponsored APT is also using stolen login credentials for initial access. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/cisco-salt-typhoon-exploitation-telecom
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Talos: No Cisco Zero Days Used in Salt Typhon Telecom Hacks
Tags: breach, china, cisco, credentials, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, hacker, login, vulnerability, zero-dayChinese Nation-State Hackers Used a Custom Utility to Capture Packets. Chinese hackers who infiltrated U.S. telecoms likely only used one, known Cisco vulnerability, says Cisco’s cybersecurity unit. Otherwise, the Chinese nation-state cyberespionage operation known as Salt Typhoon used stolen login credentials living-off-the-land techniques, says Cisco Talos. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/talos-no-cisco-zero-days-used-in-salt-typhon-telecom-hacks-a-27576
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Feds fine Warby Parker $1.5 million for failing to protect customer health data
The eyewear retailer Warby Parker was hit with a $1.5 million fine by the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday following a credential stuffing attack in 2018 that compromised the personal information of nearly 200,000 people. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/feds-fine-warby-parker-health-data
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ACRStealer Malware Abuses Google Docs as C2 to Steal Login Credentials
The ACRStealer malware, an infostealer disguised as illegal software such as cracks and keygens, has seen a significant increase in its distribution since the beginning of 2025. Initially distributed in limited volumes in mid-2024, this malware has now gained traction, with February’s activity levels matching those of January, signaling a sharp upward trend. Security researchers…
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Salt Typhoon used new custom malware in telecom attacks
The China-backed hackers used compromised credentials to gain initial access to Cisco devices. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisco-salt-typhoon-used-new-custom-malware-in-telecom-attacks/740629/
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Cisco Details ‘Salt Typhoon’ Network Hopping, Credential Theft Tactics
Cisco Talos observed Chinese hackers pivoting from a compromised device operated by one telecom to target a device in another telecom. The post Cisco Details ‘Salt Typhoon’ Network Hopping, Credential Theft Tactics appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cisco-details-salt-typhoon-network-hopping-credential-theft-tactics/
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Nagios XI Flaw Exposes User Details and Emails to Unauthenticated Attackers<<
Tags: attack, credentials, cve, cyber, email, flaw, monitoring, network, phishing, risk, vulnerabilityA security vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.2.2, tracked as CVE-2024-54961, has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive user information, including usernames and email addresses, from the network monitoring platform. This high-severity flaw (CVSSv3 score: 6.5) exposes organizations to heightened risks of phishing campaigns, credential-stuffing attacks, and lateral movement within compromised networks. Technical Breakdown…
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Salt Typhoon Hackers Exploit Cisco Vulnerability to Gain Device Access on US.Telecom Networks
Tags: access, breach, cisco, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, government, hacker, network, threat, vulnerabilityA highly advanced threat actor, dubbed >>Salt Typhoon,
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Adversarythe-Middle Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities to Deploy Advanced Malware
Tags: authentication, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, finance, hacker, malware, mfa, phishing, service, threat, vulnerabilityCybercriminals are increasingly leveraging sophisticated Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing techniques, enabled by the rise of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) ecosystems. These operations target financial institutions globally, bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) by intercepting live authentication sessions. Threat actors use reverse proxy servers to relay user inputs to legitimate websites, capturing credentials and session cookies in real time. This allows…
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IBM OpenPages Flaw Exposed Authentication Credentials to Attackers
Tags: access, authentication, compliance, credentials, cve, cyber, data-breach, exploit, flaw, governance, ibm, risk, tool, vulnerabilityIBM recently disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its OpenPages platform, a tool widely used for governance, risk, and compliance management. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to access sensitive information, disrupt critical processes, or compromise authentication credentials. Below are the details of the most critical issues identified. Vulnerabilities Details: CVE-2024-45613: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in CKEditor…
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AWS Key Hunter: An Automated Solution for Exposed Key Detection
AWS Key Hunter, a cutting-edge automated solution designed to identify exposed AWS keys in GitHub repositories. This powerful tool combines real-time monitoring, advanced scanning capabilities, and a seamless notification system to help developers and organizations protect sensitive cloud credentials from falling into the wrong hands. What is AWS Key Hunter? AWS Key Hunter is an…
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Hackers pose as employers to steal crypto, login credentials
Since early 2024, ESET researchers have been tracking DeceptiveDevelopment, a series of malicious campaigns linked to North Korea-aligned operators. Disguising themselves as … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/20/deceptivedevelopment-fake-job-offers/
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Content Credentials Show Promise, But Ecosystem Still Young
While AI-generation services and major camera makers are adopting the specification for digitally signed metadata, creating a workflow around the nascent ecosystem is still a challenge. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/mobile-security/content-credentials-show-promise-but-ecosystem-still-young
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Infostealers Tied to Stolen AI and Defense Credentials
Information-Stealing Malware Continues to Feed Markets for Stolen Credentials. Defense sector and military agency employees, and artificial intelligence service users, all show signs of having been infected by information-stealing malware, as the market for buying and selling stolen credentials continues to thrive, experts warn. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/infostealers-tied-to-stolen-ai-defense-credentials-a-27556
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Credential Compromise Likely With Xerox VersaLink Printer Flaws
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/credential-compromise-likely-with-xerox-versalink-printer-flaws
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Threat Actors Using $10 Infostealer Malware to Compromise US Security
Tags: access, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, malware, marketplace, military, threatA recent cybersecurity investigation has unveiled a troubling reality: U.S. military personnel and employees of major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, have been compromised by infostealer malware. This inexpensive yet potent cyberweapon, available for as little as $10 per infected device on underground marketplaces, has exposed critical credentials, including access to classified…
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Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns
Two security flaws found in Xerox VersaLink MFPs could allow hackers to capture authentication credentials and move laterally through enterprise networks and highlight the often-overlooked cyber risks that printers and other IoT devices present to organizations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/flaws-in-xerox-versalink-mfps-spotlight-printer-security-concerns/
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Xerox Versalink Printers Vulnerabilities Could Let Hackers Steal Credentials
Xerox Versalink printers are vulnerable to pass-back attacks. Rapid7 discovers LDAP & SMB flaws (CVE-2024-12510 & CVE-2024-12511). Update… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/xerox-versalink-printers-vulnerabilities-hackers-steal-credentials/
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Hundreds of US Military and Defense Credentials Compromised
Hudson Rock has found evidence that infostealers have compromised hundreds of US military and defense contractor credentials First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-military-defense-credentials/
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Xerox Printer Vulnerabilities Enable Credential Capture
Attackers are using patched bugs to potentially gain unfettered access to an organization’s Windows environment under certain conditions. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/iot/xerox-printer-vulnerabilities-credential-capture
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Keeper Security Launches Upgraded KeeperPAM
Keeper Security has today announced the next generation of its Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, KeeperPAM®. The latest update introduces a fully cloud-native solution that seamlessly integrates all privileged access management processes into Keeper’s encrypted vault. This unified approach ensures maximum security, simplicity and scalability, enabling organisations to manage privileged credentials and secrets securely within…
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Snake Keylogger slithers into Windows, evades detection with AutoIt-compiled payload
Because stealing your credentials, banking info, and IP just wasn’t enough First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/18/new_snake_keylogger_infects_windows/
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Authentication credential compromise likely with Xerox VersaLink printer flaws
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/authentication-credential-compromise-likely-with-xerox-versalink-printer-flaws
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XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
Xcode developers targeted through infected projects: Microsoft reported that XCSSET continues to spread via compromised Xcode projects, a technique that has been in use since the malware’s discovery in 2020. Once an infected project is cloned or downloaded, the malware can embed itself within the developer’s system and further propagate when the infected code is…
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Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Emails and Phone Numbers
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, identity, password, phone, service, theftA cybersecurity incident at Zacks Investment Research has exposed sensitive data belonging to 12 million users, marking the second major breach for the financial services firm since 2022. The compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, names, IP addresses, physical addresses, and weakly protected password hashes, raising concerns about identity theft and credential-stuffing attacks. Breach…
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CVE-2024-12511: Critical Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Could Expose Credentials
Security researchers have uncovered critical printer vulnerabilities in Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction Printers (MFPs). These flaws could allow attackers to capture authentication credentials via pass-back attacks using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and SMB/FTP services. Overview of the Vulnerabilities Deral… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/cve-2024-12511-xerox-versalink-printers-flaws/
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Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printer flaws may expose Windows Active Directory credentials to attackers
Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printer flaws could allow attackers to capture authentication credentials via pass-back attacks via LDAP and SMB/FTP services. Rapid7 researchers discovered vulnerabilities in Xerox Versalink C7025 Multifunction printers (MFPs) that could allow attackers to capture authentication credentials via pass-back attacks via LDAP and SMB/FTP services. The vulnerabilities are: The vulnerabilities impact Xerox…
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New Xerox Printer Flaws Could Let Attackers Capture Windows Active Directory Credentials
Security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printers (MFPs) that could allow attackers to capture authentication credentials via pass-back attacks via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and SMB/FTP services.”This pass-back style attack leverages a vulnerability that allows a malicious actor to alter the MFP’s configuration and cause the MFP First seen on…