Tag: credentials
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Chinese hackers exploit Fortinet VPN zero-day to steal credentials
Chinese threat actors use a custom post-exploitation toolkit named ‘DeepData’ to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient Windows VPN client that steal credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-exploit-fortinet-vpn-zero-day-to-steal-credentials/
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The Problem of Permissions and Non-Human Identities – Why Remediating Credentials Takes Longer Than You Think
According to research from GitGuardian and CyberArk, 79% of IT decision-makers reported having experienced a secrets leak, up from 75% in the previous year’s report. At the same time, the number of leaked credentials has never been higher, with over 12.7 million hardcoded credentials in public GitHub repositories alone. One of the more troubling aspects…
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Two-Step Phishing Technique Leveraging Microsoft Visio Files Exposed by Researchers
Perception Point’s latest findings have uncovered an advanced two-step phishing technique exploiting Microsoft Visio files (.vsdx) and SharePoint to launch highly deceptive credential theft campaigns. Traditionally used for professional diagrams... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/two-step-phishing-technique-leveraging-microsoft-visio-files-exposed-by-researchers/
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Fake AI video generators infect Windows, macOS with infostealers
Fake AI image and video generators infect Windows and macOS with the Lumma Stealer and AMOS information-stealing malware, used to steal credentials and cryptocurrency wallets from infected devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-ai-video-generators-infect-windows-macos-with-infostealers/
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Warning: DEEPDATA Malware Exploiting Unpatched Fortinet Flaw to Steal VPN Credentials
A threat actor known as BrazenBamboo has exploited an unresolved security flaw in Fortinet’s FortiClient for Windows to extract VPN credentials as part of a modular framework called DEEPDATA.Volexity, which disclosed the findings Friday, said it identified the zero-day exploitation of the credential disclosure vulnerability in July 2024, describing BrazenBamboo as the developer behind DEEPDATA,…
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Vietnamese Hacker Group Deploys New PXA Stealer Targeting Europe and Asia
A Vietnamese-speaking threat actor has been linked to an information-stealing campaign targeting government and education entities in Europe and Asia with a new Python-based malware called PXA Stealer.The malware “targets victims’ sensitive information, including credentials for various online accounts, VPN and FTP clients, financial information, browser cookies, and data from gaming software,” First seen on…
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Blinded by Silence
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, backdoor, breach, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, exploit, extortion, firewall, github, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitre, monitoring, network, open-source, phone, ransomware, risk, service, siem, sophos, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsBlinded by Silence: How Attackers Disable EDR Overview Endpoint Detection and Response systems (EDRs) are an essential part of modern cybersecurity strategies. EDR solutions gather and analyze data from endpoints to identify suspicious activities and provide real-time threat visibility. This allows security teams to respond quickly to incidents, investigate threats thoroughly, and mitigate the impact of…
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FIDO unveils new specifications to transfer passkeys
The proposed FIDO Alliance specifications would enable users and organizations to securely transfer credentials from one identity provider to another…. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366613642/FIDO-unveils-new-specifications-to-transfer-passkeys
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Strela Stealer Surge: Hive0145 Targets European Email Credentials
IBM’s X-Force team has identified a major surge in the distribution of Strela Stealer, a credential-stealing malware linked to the cybercriminal group Hive0145. The malware primarily targets email credentials stored... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/strela-stealer-surge-hive0145-targets-european-email-credentials/
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Critical default credential in Kubernetes Image Builder allows SSH root access
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/critical_kubernetes_image_builder_bug/
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GoIssue phishing tool targets GitHub developer credentials
Researchers discovered GoIssue, a new phishing tool targeting GitHub users, designed to extract email addresses from public profiles and launch mass email attacks. Marketed on … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/13/goissue-phishing-tool-targets-github-developer-credentials/
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‘GoIssue’ Cybercrime Tool Targets GitHub Developers En Masse
Marketed on a cybercriminal forum, the $700 tool harvests email addresses from public GitHub profiles, priming cyberattackers for further credential theft, malware delivery, OAuth subversion, supply chain attacks, and other corporate breaches. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/goissue-cybercrime-tool-github-developers-en-masse
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Massive Git Config Breach Exposes 15,000 Credentials; 10,000 Private Repos Cloned
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a massive campaign that targets exposed Git configurations to siphon credentials, clone private repositories, a… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/11/massive-git-config-breach-exposes-15000.html
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Researchers Detailed Credential Abuse Cycle
The United States Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against Anonymous Sudan, a hacking group responsible for distributed denial-of-serv… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/credential-abuse-cycle-research/
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Critical hardcoded SolarWinds credential now exploited in the wild
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/solarwinds_critical_hardcoded_credential_bug/
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Microsoft Warns of Chinese Botnet Exploiting Router Flaws for Credential Theft
Microsoft has revealed that a Chinese threat actor it tracks as Storm-0940 is leveraging a botnet called Quad7 to orchestrate highly evasive password … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/11/microsoft-warns-of-chinese-botnet.html
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Interview mit Specops Wie lässt sich die Gefahr durch kompromittierte Zugangsdaten verhindern?
Passwörter sind nach wie vor eine sichere Methode, um Accounts zu schützen. Allerdings, so Stephan Halbmeier, Product Specialist bei Specops Software, im Remote-Interview mit Netzpalaver, müssen kompromittierte Passwörter sofort erkannt und eliminiert werden. Das gilt sowohl für die Credentials als auch für Session-Cookies für interne oder VPN-Verbindungen zum Unternehmensnetz. #Netzpalaver #Specops Fragen: 0:03 Nach wie…
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Malicious Python Package Exfiltrates AWS Credentials
Developers’ Credentials Stolen via Typosquatted ‘Fabric’ Library. A malicious Python package that mimics a popular SSH automation library has been live on PyPi since 2021 and delivers payloads that steal credentials and create backdoors. The package steals AWS access and secret keys, sending them to a remote server operated through a VPN in Paris First…
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Malicious PyPI package with 37,000 downloads steals AWS keys
A malicious Python package named ‘fabrice’ has been present in the Python Package Index (PyPI) since 2021, stealing Amazon Web Services credentials from unsuspecting developers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-pypi-package-with-37-000-downloads-steals-aws-keys/
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AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services
Tags: access, botnet, cloud, credentials, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, Internet, iot, malware, remote-code-execution, service, threat, vulnerabilityThe threat actors behind the AndroxGh0st malware are now exploiting a broader set of security flaws impacting various internet-facing applications, while also deploying the Mozi botnet malware.”This botnet utilizes remote code execution and credential-stealing methods to maintain persistent access, leveraging unpatched vulnerabilities to infiltrate critical infrastructures,” CloudSEK said in a First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Malicious Python package collects AWS credentials via 37,000 downloads
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/malicious-python-package-collects-aws-credentials-via-37000-downloads
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Fabrice Malware on PyPI Has Been Stealing AWS Credentials for 3 Years
The malicious Python package >>Fabrice>Fabric
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Widespread ChatGPT credential compromise sought by OpenAI spoofing campaign
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/widespread-chatgpt-credential-compromise-sought-by-openai-spoofing-campaign
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Windows Themes 0-Day Bug Exposes Users To NTLM Credential Theft
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36541/Windows-Themes-0-Day-Bug-Exposes-Users-To-NTLM-Credential-Theft.html
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Cybercriminals Use Webflow to Deceive Users into Sharing Sensitive Login Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a spike in phishing pages created using a website builder tool called Webflow, as threat actors continue to a… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/cybercriminals-use-webflow-to-deceive.html
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Securing SMBs in a Cloud-Driven World: Best Practices for Cost-Effective Digital Hygiene Through Verified Authentication
Hackers are acutely aware that basic corporate account credentials present a significant vulnerability, increasing the stakes for SMBs in particular. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/securing-smbs-in-a-cloud-driven-world-best-practices-for-cost-effective-digital-hygiene-through-verified-authentication/
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LogonBox SSPR 2.4.10 Now Available
IntroductionLogonBox is pleased to announce the immediate availability of LogonBox SSPR 2.4.10 and the Desktop Credentials Provider version 6.3.This release includes performance improvements relating to account unlocks and syncing large numbers of users, some updates to the Desktop Credentials Provider as well as some security updates.Performance improvementsIf a sync contains large numbers of groups (over…
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Obfuscated JavaScript and WebDAV: Strela Stealer’s New Tools for Credential Theft
A recent report from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) highlights a sophisticated phishing campaign deploying Strela Stealer, a malware desi… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/obfuscated-javascript-and-webdav-strela-stealers-new-tools-for-credential-theft/