Tag: credentials
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Phishing Campaigns Use Real-Time Checks to Validate Victim Emails Before Credential Theft
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new type of credential phishing scheme that ensures that the stolen information is associated with valid online accounts.The technique has been codenamed precision-validating phishing by Cofense, which it said employs real-time email validation so that only a select set of high-value targets are served the fake login screens.”This…
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Malicious NPM Packages Target Cryptocurrency, PayPal Users
Threat actors are publishing malicious NPM packages to steal PayPal credentials and hijack cryptocurrency transfers. The post Malicious NPM Packages Target Cryptocurrency, PayPal Users appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/malicious-npm-packages-target-cryptocurrency-paypal-users/
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Sophisticated credential exfiltrating phishing kits with real-time validation emerge
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/sophisticated-credential-exfiltrating-phishing-kits-with-real-time-validation-emerge
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Hackers target SSRF flaws to steal AWS credentials
Stricter WAF and switching to IMDSv2 can help: The first and foremost remediation F5 researchers said users should apply is migrating to IMDSv2 from IMDSv1. Post-migration, an attacker would be required to supply a secret via a custom header (X-aws-ec2-metadata-token) for successful exploitation.”This fully mitigates exposure of EC2 Metadata via SSRF as SSRF vulnerabilities do…
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A Seven”‘Year”‘Old Cisco Flaw Now Lets Hackers Execute Code Remotely on Network Gear
Tags: cisco, credentials, cyber, data-breach, exploit, firmware, flaw, hacker, infrastructure, network, router, service, theft, threatA Cisco’s Smart Install protocol (CVE-2018-0171), first patched in 2018, remains a pervasive threat to global network infrastructure due to widespread misconfigurations and exploitation by state-sponsored threat actors. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on Cisco switches and routers via exposed Smart Install Client services, enabling configuration theft, credential harvesting, and firmware…
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Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials
Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/amazon-gift-card-email-hooks-microsoft-credentials/
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Hackers attempted to steal AWS credentials using SSRF flaws within hosted sites
Stricter WAF and switching to IMDSv2 can help: The first and foremost remediation F5 researchers said users should apply is migrating to IMDSv2 from IMDSv1. Post-migration, an attacker would be required to supply a secret via a custom header (X-aws-ec2-metadata-token) for successful exploitation.”This fully mitigates exposure of EC2 Metadata via SSRF as SSRF vulnerabilities do…
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Targeted phishing gets a new hook with real-time email validation
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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Guidepoint Security Enzoic: Taking on the Password Problem
Tags: access, credentials, cybersecurity, intelligence, monitoring, password, phishing, threat, toolCompromised passwords remain one of the most common”, and preventable”, ways attackers gain access to systems. Despite advancements in security tools, weak and reused credentials still leave organizations wide open to phishing, credential stuffing, and account takeovers. To tackle this head-on, password monitoring and threat intelligence firm Enzoic has partnered with GuidePoint Security, a top…
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Why Codefinger represents a new stage in the evolution of ransomware
Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, business, cisco, cloud, computer, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, malicious, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, strategy, technology, threat, vmwareA new type of ransomware attack: The fundamentals of the Codefinger attack are the same as those in most ransomware attacks: The bad guys encrypted victims’ data and demanded payment to restore it.However, several aspects of the breach make it stand out from most other ransomware incidents:Attack vector: In traditional ransomware attacks, the attack vector…
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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Oracle confirms the hack of two obsolete servers hacked. No Oracle Cloud systems or customer data were affected
Oracle confirmed a hacker stole credentials from two obsolete servers but said no Oracle Cloud systems or customer data were affected. Oracle confirmed a hacker stole and leaked credentials from two obsolete servers, but said no Oracle Cloud systems or customer data were affected. The threat actor accessed usernames from two outdated, non-Oracle Cloud Infrastructure…
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Precision-validated phishing: The rise of sophisticated credential theft
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, theft, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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Hackers target SSRF bugs in EC2-hosted sites to steal AWS credentials
A targeted campaign exploited Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities in websites hosted on AWS EC2 instances to extract EC2 Metadata, which could include Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials from the IMDSv1 endpoint. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-ssrf-bugs-in-ec2-hosted-sites-to-steal-aws-credentials/
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Pilfered Jira credentials leveraged in HellCat ransomware attacks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/pilfered-jira-credentials-leveraged-in-hellcat-ransomware-attacks
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Oracle says “obsolete servers” hacked, denies cloud breach
Oracle finally confirmed in email notifications sent to customers that a hacker stole and leaked credentials that were stolen from what it described as “two obsolete servers.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-says-obsolete-servers-hacked-denies-cloud-breach/
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Scattered Spider Launches Sophisticated Attacks to Steal Login Credentials and MFA Tokens
The cyber threat landscape has witnessed remarkable adaptation from the notorious hacker collective known as Scattered Spider. Active since at least 2022, this group has been consistently refining its strategies for system compromise, data exfiltration, and identity theft. Silent Push analysts have tracked the evolution of Scattered Spider’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) through early…
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Phishing kits now vet victims in real-time before stealing credentials
Phishing actors are employing a new evasion tactic called ‘Precision-Validated Phishing’ that only shows fake login forms when a user enters an email address that the threat actors specifically targeted. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-kits-now-vet-victims-in-real-time-before-stealing-credentials/
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New Double-Edged Email Attack Steals Office 365 Credentials and Delivers Malware
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that employs a double-edged tactic to compromise Office 365 credentials and deliver malware, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. The campaign, identified by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), uses a file deletion reminder as a pretext to trick victims into engaging with what appears to be…
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The SQL Server Crypto Detour
Tags: access, api, backup, credentials, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, jobs, microsoft, password, service, sql, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsAs part of my role as Service Architect here at SpecterOps, one of the things I’m tasked with is exploring all kinds of technologies to help those on assessments with advancing their engagement. Not long after starting this new role, I was approached with an interesting problem. A SQL Server database backup for a ManageEngine’s…
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Microsoft fixes auth issues on Windows Server, Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing authentication problems when Credential Guard is enabled on systems using the Kerberos PKINIT pre-auth security protocol. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-auth-issues-on-windows-server-windows-11-24h2/
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Vidar Stealer Uses New Deception Technique to Hijack Browser Cookies and Stored Credentials
Vidar Stealer a notorious information-stealing malware has adopted a deceptive method to disguise itself as Microsoft’s BGInfo application. By exploiting a legitimate tool widely used by IT professionals to display system details, attackers have demonstrated advanced techniques to evade detection and execute malicious code designed to compromise sensitive data. BGInfo, part of Microsoft’s Sysinternals Suite,…
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How Credential Leaks Fuel Cyberattacks
Credential leaks are fueling cyberattacks. Learn how credential stuffing works”, and how to stop account takeovers before they start. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/how-credential-leaks-fuel-cyberattacks/
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HellCat Ransomware Hits 4 Firms using Infostealer-Stolen Jira Credentials
HellCat ransomware hits 4 companies by exploiting Jira credentials stolen through infostealer malware, continuing their global attack spree. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hellcat-ransomware-firms-infostealer-stolen-jira-credentials/
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Oracle Confirms Breach: Hackers Stole Client Login Credentials
Oracle Corporation has officially confirmed a cybersecurity breach in which hackers infiltrated its systems and stole client login credentials. This marks the second security incident disclosed by the software giant in less than a month, raising alarm among customers and cybersecurity professionals worldwide. According to sources familiar with the matter, Oracle informed certain clients earlier…
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Top Australian Pension Funds Breached in Coordinated Hacks
Hackers Use Credential Stuffing to Steal AU$500,000, Breach 20,000 Member Accounts. Australia’s largest pension funds faced coordinated credential attacks last week that compromised thousands of user accounts and led to the theft of at least AU$500,000 from four superannuation accounts. The affected funds included AustralianSuper, Rest and Australian Retirement Trust. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…