Tag: malicious
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12 cybersecurity resolutions for 2025
Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, breach, business, ceo, chatgpt, china, ciso, communications, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, defense, detection, email, identity, insurance, jobs, law, malicious, phishing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityAs cyber threats continue to evolve, CISOs must prepare for an increasingly complex threat landscape. From dealing with AI-driven attacks to managing changing regulatory requirements, it’s clear that 2025 will be another big year for CISOs.But staying ahead requires more than just implementing the next cutting-edge set of tools or technologies. It demands a shift…
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Malicious Packages Weaponize OAST for Stealthy Data Exfiltration and Reconnaissance
Researchers at Socket have uncovered a series of malicious campaigns exploiting Out-of-Band Application Security Testing (OAST) techniques. Traditionally First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/malicious-packages-weaponize-oast-for-stealthy-data-exfiltration-and-reconnaissance/
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Nuclei flaw allows signature bypass and code execution
A vulnerability in Nuclei, an open-source vulnerability scanner, could allow attackers to bypass signature checks and execute malicious code. A high-severity security flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-43405 (CVSS score of 7.4), in the open-source vulnerability scanner ProjectDiscovery’s Nuclei, could allow attackers to bypass signature checks and execute malicious code. The Wiz’s engineering team discovered the vulnerability. The vulnerability…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 505 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Malicious npm packages target Ethereum developers US Treasury Department sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity firm linked to Flax Typhoon APT…
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Malicious npm packages target Ethereum developers
Malicious npm packages target Ethereum developers, impersonating Hardhat plugins to steal private keys and sensitive data. Hardhat, by the Nomic Foundation, is an essential Ethereum tool, enabling streamlined smart contract and dApp development with customizable plugins. Socket researchers reported a supply chain attack targeting the Nomic Foundation and Hardhat platforms, attackers use malicious npm packages to…
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Nuclei flaw lets malicious templates bypass signature verification
A now-fixed vulnerability in the open-source vulnerability scanner Nuclei could potentially allow attackers to bypass signature verification while sneaking malicious code into templates that execute on local systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nuclei-flaw-lets-malicious-templates-bypass-signature-verification/
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Researchers Uncover Nuclei Vulnerability Enabling Signature Bypass and Code Execution
A high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in ProjectDiscovery’s Nuclei, a widely-used open-source vulnerability scanner that, if successfully exploited, could allow attackers to bypass signature checks and potentially execute malicious code.Tracked as CVE-2024-43405, it carries a CVSS score of 7.4 out of a maximum of 10.0. It impacts all versions of Nuclei later than 3.0.0.”The…
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Critical Windows LDAP flaw could lead to crashed servers, RCE attacks
Researchers have published a proof-of-concept exploit for a pair of Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) flaws that could lead to server crashes or remote code execution (RCE) on Windows servers.”Active Directory Domain Controllers (DCs) are considered to be one of the crown jewels in organizational computer networks,” noted researchers at security firm SafeBreach, who…
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FireScam Android info-stealing malware supports spyware capabilities
FireScam malware steals credentials and financial data by monitoring Android app notifications and sending data to a Firebase database. Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma warns of the FireScam Android info-stealing malware that supports spyware capabilities. The malicious code steals credentials and financial data by monitoring app notifications and sending the information to a Firebase database. The malware…
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US government sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company linked to APT group
The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued sanctions against a Beijing cybersecurity company for its role in attacks attributed to a Chinese cyberespionage group known as Flax Typhoon.The company, called Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech), is accused of providing the computer infrastructure that Flax Typhoon used in its operations…
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Malicious npm packages target Ethereum developers’ private keys
Tags: maliciousTwenty malicious packages impersonating the Hardhat development environment used by Ethereum developers are targeting private keys and other sensitive data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-npm-packages-target-ethereum-developers-private-keys/
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LegionLoader Abusing Chrome Extensions To Deliver Infostealer Malware
LegionLoader, a C/C++ downloader malware, first seen in 2019, delivers payloads like malicious Chrome extensions, which can manipulate emails, track browsing, and even transform infected browsers into proxies for attackers, enabling them to browse the web with the victim’s credentials. It has been observed distributing various stealers through Chrome extensions since August 2024, including LummaC2,…
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Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions
Two separate campaigns have been stealing credentials and browsing history for months. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/01/dozens-of-backdoored-chrome-extensions-discovered-on-2-6-million-devices/
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NPM Package Disguised as an Ethereum Tool Deploys Quasar RAT
Researchers discovered a malicious package on the npm package registry that resembles a library for Ethereum smart contract vulnerabilities but actually drops an open-source remote access trojan called Quasar RAT onto developer systems. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/npm-package-disguised-ethereum-tool-quasar-rat/
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New AI Jailbreak Method ‘Bad Likert Judge’ Boosts Attack Success Rates by Over 60%
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new jailbreak technique that could be used to get past a large language model’s (LLM) safety guardrails and produce potentially harmful or malicious responses.The multi-turn (aka many-shot) attack strategy has been codenamed Bad Likert Judge by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers Yongzhe Huang, Yang Ji, Wenjun Hu,…
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Secure by design vs by default which software development concept is better?
Tags: access, api, application-security, attack, business, cisa, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, exploit, framework, guide, Hardware, infrastructure, malicious, mfa, nist, programming, resilience, risk, saas, security-incident, service, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityAs cybersecurity professionals, we need to know that the software products we acquire are safe and able to support or accommodate the procedures and tools we use to keep attackers at bay while performing their given functions.With attacks perennially on the rise and the software supply chain remaining as vulnerable as ever, there is momentum…
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iTerm2 Emulator Vulnerability Let Attackers Access Sensitive User Data
A critical vulnerability discovered in the popular macOS terminal emulator iTerm2 has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts and software users. The flaw, which could allow malicious attackers to access sensitive user data, underscores the importance of timely updates and vigilant software management. Vulnerability Details Security researchers disclosed the details of the vulnerability late last week.…
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Dozens of Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Millions of Users to Data Theft
A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 35 extensions being compromised and exposing over 2.6 million users to data exposure and credential theft.The attack targeted publishers of browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store via a phishing campaign and used their access permissions to insert malicious code into…
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Exposing the Rogue Cyberheaven Compromised Chrome VPN Extensions Ecosystem An Analysis
Here we go. It appears that the individuals behind the successful compromise of the Cyberheaven VPN Chrome extensions are currently busy or at least have several other upcoming and in the works campaigns targeting several other vendors of Chrome VPN extensions. The first example is hxxp://censortracker.pro which apparently aims to target the legitimate (hxxp://censortracker.org). Relate…
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New Year’s cybersecurity resolutions that every startup should keep
These simple cybersecurity resolutions can help keep your startup protected from most malicious hackers. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/31/new-year-cybersecurity-resolutions-that-every-startup-should-keep/
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Cyberhaven Hacked Chrome Extension With 400,000 users Compromised
Cyberhaven, a prominent cybersecurity company, disclosed that its Chrome extension With 400,000+ users was targeted in a malicious cyberattack on Christmas Eve 2024, as part of a broader campaign affecting multiple Chrome extension developers. CEO Howard Ting announced the incident in a detailed transparency report, outlining the attack’s scope and the company’s response. The breach…
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16 Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Over 600,000 Users to Data Theft
A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 16 extensions being compromised and exposing over 600,000 users to data exposure and credential theft.The attack targeted publishers of browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store via a phishing campaign and used their access permissions to insert malicious code into legitimate…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 26
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: Using LLMs to Obfuscate Malicious JavaScript Analyzing Malicious Intent in Python Code: A Case Study DigiEver Fix That IoT Thing! Botnets Continue to Target Aging D-Link Vulnerabilities OtterCookie, […]…
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Biden administration finalizes rule to block sale of Americans’ bulk data to adversaries
The rule, proposed under an executive order in late February and finalized Friday, is intended to address the “urgent and extraordinary national security threat” created by U.S. adversaries acquiring personal data that can be used for espionage, blackmail, influence campaigns and other malicious activities.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/biden-admin-finalizes-rule-to-block-sale-of-bulk-data-to-adversaries
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Cyberhaven says it was hacked to publish a malicious update to its Chrome extension
The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a “wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers.” First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/27/cyberhaven-says-it-was-hacked-to-publish-a-malicious-update-to-its-chrome-extension/
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Cyber startup employee hacked to distribute malicious Chrome extension
Cybersecurity startup Cyberhaven, which specializes in insider threats, said it is investigating a hack of a single administrative account that spread a malicious version of its Google Chrome browser extension.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyberhaven-hack-google-chrome-extension
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Palo Alto Patches Exploited Firewall DenialService Flaw
Unauthenticated Attackers Using Malicious Packet to Crash Devices’ PAN-OS Software. Security giant Palo Alto Networks is pushing updates to fix a denial-of-service vulnerability in its PAN-OS device software that unauthenticated, remote attackers have been actively exploiting. The flaw can be triggered by sending firewalls a malicious packet, which will crash the devices. First seen on…