Tag: software
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Inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms Names Leading Cyber Orgs
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has announced that it has been named as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms (ESP). Check Point provides email security through Harmony Email Collaboration, protecting email and collaboration apps from advanced threats, seamlessly integrating with the Check Point Infinity Platform for unified protection. As…
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BeyondTrust Discloses Compromise Of Remote Support Software
Identity and access security vendor BeyondTrust said that ‘a limited number of Remote Support SaaS customers’ were impacted in an attack this month. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/beyondtrust-discloses-compromise-of-remote-support-software
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How to Implement Impactful Security Benchmarks for Software Development Teams
Benchmarking is all about taking back control you’re measuring to gain complete awareness of your development teams’ security skills and practices. The post How to Implement Impactful Security Benchmarks for Software Development Teams appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/how-to-implement-impactful-security-benchmarks-for-software-development-teams/
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Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-upgrades-blocked-on-some-pcs-due-to-audio-issues/
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McAfee vs Norton: Which Antivirus Software Is Best?
Norton and McAfee are among the original AV vendors. Does one have an edge over the other? First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/mcafee-vs-norton/
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BADBOX Botnet Hacked 74,000 Android Devices With Customizable Remote Codes
BADBOX is a cybercriminal operation infecting Android devices like TV boxes and smartphones with malware before sale, which are often sold through reputable retailers and pose a significant threat to users due to their pre-installed malicious software, making detection challenging. It previously thought eradicated has resurfaced with a significantly expanded reach, infecting over 192,000 Android…
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The toxic-combo time bomb ticking in your software development lifecycle
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/the-toxic-combo-time-bomb-ticking-in-your-software-development-lifecycle
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Attack Exposure: Unpatched Cleo Managed File-Transfer Software
At Least 200 Servers Still Vulnerable as Ransomware Group Claims Mass Exploits. More than 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain internet-exposed and unpatched, despite warnings of a mass attack targeting critical vulnerabilities in the widely used software. The Clop ransomware operation, which has repeatedly targeted MFT software, claimed credit for the attacks. First seen on…
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New Attacks Exploit VSCode Extensions and npm Packages
Malicious campaigns targeting VSCode extensions have recently expanding to npm, risking software supply chains First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/threat-actors-exploit-vscode/
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1-Click RCE Attack In Kerio Control UTM Allow Attackers Gain Firewall Root Access Remotely
GFI Software’s Kerio Control, a popular UTM solution, was found to be vulnerable to multiple HTTP Response Splitting vulnerabilities, which affecting versions 9.2.5 through 9.4.5, could potentially allow attackers to inject malicious code into web pages, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and other security compromises. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-52875 and KIS-2024-07, highlight the…
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Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
Tags: attack, awareness, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, group, healthcare, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, metric, network, phishing, programming, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, update, vulnerability, windowsThe faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans.The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking applications…
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From Taiwan to Korea: TIDRONE Threat Actor Targets ERP Software
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has uncovered a series of cyberattacks on Korean companies orchestrated by the TIDRONE threat actor. Known for its focus on Taiwanese defense and drone... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/from-taiwan-to-korea-tidrone-threat-actor-targets-erp-software/
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Sachstand im Modern Solution-Verfahren
Kleines Update im Sachstand zum sogenannten “Modern Solution”-Verfahren, bei dem der Entdecker einer Schwachstelle zu einer Geldstrafe verurteilt wurde der sogenannte Hackerparagraph macht es möglich. Der Anwalt des Software-Entwicklers, der die Schwachstelle entdeckte, äußert sich zum juristischen Kern des … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/12/18/sachstand-im-modern-solution-verfahren/
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Sonar Expands to Third-Party Code Security with Tidelift Buy
Deal Targets Open Source Library Risks in Software Supply Chain, Boosts DevSecOps. The integration of Tidelift into Sonar’s ecosystem will enhance software supply chain security by leveraging human-verified insights from maintainers of popular open source libraries. Developers can expect comprehensive tools to address vulnerabilities in first-party, AI-generated, and third-party code. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Clop is back to wreak havoc via vulnerable file-transfer software
In what we can assure you is a new cybersecurity incident despite sounding incredibly similar to incidents of past notoriety: threat actors tied to a notorious ransomware and extortion group have exploited file-transfer software to carry out attacks. Clop has claimed responsibility for attacks tied to vulnerabilities in software made by Cleo, an Illinois-based IT…
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Cleo releases CVE for actively exploited flaw in file-transfer software
Researchers confirmed a new zero-day vulnerability is separate from a flaw originally disclosed in October. A notorious ransomware group;linked itself to the attacks. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cleo-exploited-flaw-file-transfer-software/735664/
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Might need a mass password reset one day? Read this first.
Organizations are often caught off-guard when a data breaches occurs, forcing them to quickly perform mass password resets Learn from Specops Software about some of the common mass password reset scenarios and the challenges you may face. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/might-need-a-mass-password-reset-one-day-read-this-first/
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Gil Shwed übernimmt die Rolle des Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors und Nadav Zafrir wird CEO bei Check Point
Check Point Software Technologies gibt den Wechsel von Gil Shwed in die Rolle des Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors und die Ernennung von Nadav Zafrir zum neuen Chief Executive Officer des Unternehmens ab dem 16. Dezember 2024 bekannt. ‘Mit meinem Wechsel in meine neue Rolle als Executive Chairman und der Ernennung von […]…
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Check Point leitet Führungswechsel ein
Gil Shwed übernimmt die Rolle des Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors und Nadav Zafrir wird CEO von Check Point Software Technologies First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-leitet-fuehrungswechsel-ein/a39296/
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Hackers Exploit Webview2 to Deploy CoinLurker Malware and Evade Security Detection
Bogus software update lures are being used by threat actors to deliver a new stealer malware called CoinLurker.”Written in Go, CoinLurker employs cutting-edge obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques, making it a highly effective tool in modern cyber attacks,” Morphisec researcher Nadav Lorber said in a technical report published Monday.The attacks make use of fake update alerts…
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Ransomware scum blow holes in Cleo software patches, Cl0p (sort of) claims responsibility
But can you really take crims at their word? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/16/ransomware_attacks_exploit_cleo_bug/
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Misconfiguration Manager: Detection Updates
TL;DR: The Misconfiguration Manager DETECT section has been updated with relevant guidance to help defensive operators identify the most prolific attack techniques from the Misconfiguration Manager project. Background If you have been following SpecterOps’s offensive security research over the last few years, you may have noticed our interest in targeting attack paths leveraging Microsoft’s Configuration Manager…
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Technical Analysis of RiseLoader
IntroductionIn October 2024, Zscaler ThreatLabz came across malware samples that use a network communication protocol that is similar to RisePro. However, unlike RisePro which has primarily been used for information stealing, this new malware specializes in downloading and executing second-stage payloads. Due its distinctive focus and similarities with RisePro’s communication protocol, we named this new…
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BlackBerry offloads Cylance for a fraction of what it paid in 2019
Tags: softwareOnce a dominant player in the smartphone market, BlackBerry has more recently focused on software for devices and autonomous vehicles. In October, BlackBerry told investors that it expected Cylance to lose $51 million this year.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/blackberry-offloads-cylance-for-fraction-of-what-it-paid
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Clop Ransomware Takes Responsibility for Cleo Mass Exploits
File-Transfer Software Being Exploited by One or More Groups; Vendor Pushes Patches. The ransomware group Clop is claiming credit for the mass exploitation of managed file-transfer software built by Cleo Communications, following on from the similar targeting of MOVEit file-transfer in 2023. Many large organizations rely on the MFT server software to securely transfer files.…