Tag: unauthorized
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Researchers expose a surge in hacker interest in SAP systems
Tags: access, attack, authentication, business, cloud, credentials, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, espionage, exploit, finance, group, hacker, intelligence, Internet, ransomware, remote-code-execution, russia, sap, service, software, technology, threat, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, zero-dayA review of four years of threat intelligence data, presented Friday at Black Hat by Yvan Genuer, a senior security researcher at Onapsis, reports a spike in hacker interest in breaking into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems from SAP in 2020 that was sustained until the end of 2023.The vast majority (87%) of the Forbes…
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API Security is Not a Problem You Can Solve at the Edge
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, compliance, control, corporate, credentials, data, data-breach, defense, detection, endpoint, finance, firewall, governance, hacker, healthcare, HIPAA, infrastructure, intelligence, mobile, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, service, strategy, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerability, wafIn today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, traditional security mechanisms like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) act as enforcement points. Think of them as bouncers at the entrance of a high-profile nightclub”, they decide who gets in and who doesn’t. However, relying solely on these edge solutions to secure APIs is…
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CISA Issues 10 New Advisories on Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities
Tags: access, cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, Hardware, infrastructure, service, software, unauthorized, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued ten critical advisories, highlighting vulnerabilities across Siemens’ industrial products. Released on December 12, 2024, these advisories expose multiple flaws in Siemens’ hardware and software platforms critical to industrial control systems (ICS). These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could lead to unauthorized access, code execution, denial-of-service, and other severe…
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US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal suffered a data breach
US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal suffered a data breach impacting 58,000 customers, attackers gained unauthorized access to a server via GitLab flaw. US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal disclosed a data breach after threat actors gained unauthorized access to a company server by exploiting a GitLab vulnerability. Byte Federal is a company specializing in…
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Security Flaws in WordPress Woffice Theme Prompts Urgent Update
Two Woffice theme vulnerabilities have been identified that allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and control of unpatched websites First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/security-flaws-wordpress-woffice/
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A Critical Guide to PCI Compliance
Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credit-card, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, finance, gartner, governance, guide, Hardware, ibm, monitoring, network, PCI, ransomware, risk, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, unauthorizedA Critical Guide to PCI Compliance madhav Thu, 12/12/2024 – 13:28 You are shopping online, adding items to your cart, and you’re ready to pay with your credit card. You expect that when you hit “Checkout,” your payment details will be safe. This sense of trust exists thanks largely to PCI DSS”, the Payment Card…
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Researchers Uncover Symlink Exploit Allowing TCC Bypass in iOS and macOS
Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability in Apple’s iOS and macOS that, if successfully exploited, could sidestep the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework and result in unauthorized access to sensitive information.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-44131 (CVSS score: 5.3), resides in the FileProvider component, per Apple, and has been addressed with improved First…
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A security ‘hole’ in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts helped hackers take a bite
Tags: authentication, business, cybersecurity, finance, group, hacker, infection, insurance, law, service, threat, tool, unauthorizedGlobal Doughnut and coffee chain owner Krispy Kreme, famous for its “original glazed doughnuts,” has a “portion of their IT systems” disrupted by a cyberattack.In an SEC filing on Wednesday, the global doughnut business said it suffered a cybersecurity incident that has hampered part of its online business in the US.”Krispy Kreme shops globally are…
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Researchers Crack Microsoft Azure MFA in an Hour
A critical flaw in the company’s rate limit for failed sign-in attempts allowed unauthorized access to a user account, including Outlook emails, OneDrive files, Teams chats, Azure Cloud, and more. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/researchers-crack-microsoft-azure-mfa-hour
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AWS customers face massive breach amid alleged ShinyHunters regroup
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, endpoint, exploit, fraud, group, hacker, hacking, iam, identity, infrastructure, Internet, law, open-source, phishing, service, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerabilityTerabytes of data belonging to thousands of AWS customers, including customer details, AWS credentials, and proprietary source code, were compromised in a large-scale cyber operation linked to the now-defunct ShinyHunters hacking group.Independent cybersecurity researchers, Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, found the operation exploiting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in a number of public sites to gain unauthorized…
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How to Handle Secrets in CI/CD Pipelines
Securely managing secrets within the CI/CD environment is super important. Mishandling secrets can expose sensitive information, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and compromised systems. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/how-to-handle-secrets-in-ci-cd-pipelines/
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Unauthorized file access possible with chained Mitel MiCollab flaws
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/unauthorized-file-access-possible-with-chained-mitel-micollab-flaws
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, business, china, cisa, cloud, communications, compliance, computing, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, espionage, exploit, finance, firewall, fraud, government, group, guide, hacker, hacking, identity, infrastructure, insurance, international, Internet, interpol, iot, korea, law, least-privilege, linux, lockbit, login, malware, mfa, mitigation, mobile, network, open-source, password, phishing, privacy, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, router, scam, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, unauthorized, usa, vpn, vulnerability, windowsDon’t miss the Linux Foundation’s deep dive into open source software security. Plus, cyber agencies warn about China-backed cyber espionage campaign targeting telecom data. Meanwhile, a study shows the weight of security considerations in generative AI projects. And get the latest on ransomware trends, financial cybercrime and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things that…
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Russian hackers abuse Cloudflare tunneling service to drop GammaDrop malware
In a new campaign, a Russia-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group is seen abusing Cloudflare tunnels to deliver its proprietary GammaLoad malware.The threat actor, tracked as BlueAlpha, was observed by the cybersecurity research firm Insikt Group to be exploiting this legitimate tunneling service for infections aimed at data exfiltration, credential theft, and persistent access to…
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FCC calls for urgent cybersecurity overhaul amid Salt Typhoon espionage case
Tags: access, at&t, attack, breach, china, cisa, communications, cyber, cyberattack, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, defense, espionage, framework, infrastructure, intelligence, law, monitoring, network, phone, risk, risk-management, service, technology, threat, unauthorized, usa, vulnerabilityIn the wake of the Salt Typhoon cyberespionage campaign allegedly linked to China, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed immediate measures to strengthen the cybersecurity of US telecommunications infrastructure.The FCC’s action came a day after top US security agencies briefed senators and the Commission on the scope of Salt Typhoon’s espionage campaign,…
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Securing cloud-native applications: Why a comprehensive API security strategy is essential
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, exploit, finance, firewall, gartner, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, microsoft, monitoring, open-source, programming, risk, risk-management, saas, service, strategy, threat, tool, unauthorized, vulnerability, wafDespite their capabilities and benefits, cloud-native applications also present several security challenges. Application programming interfaces (APIs) are among the top areas of risk for these applications. This isn’t surprising. As organizations look to enhance connections between digital services and increase data sharing between modern applications and systems, APIs are proliferating rapidly across hybrid and multicloud…
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Mitel MiCollab VoIP authentication bypass opens new attack paths
Security researchers have discovered a new issue in the Mitel MiCollab enterprise VoIP platform that allows attackers to access administrative features without authentication.The discovery was made by researchers from security firm watchTowr back in May while trying to replicate a different vulnerability that Mitel patched at the time (CVE-2024-35286). The new issue is a path…
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Solving networking and security challenges in the modern branch
Tags: access, attack, automation, botnet, business, cloud, control, cybercrime, data, endpoint, exploit, firewall, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, iot, malware, monitoring, network, office, risk, router, service, software, threat, tool, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, zero-trustAs organizations embrace digital transformation, branch offices have become critical hubs for innovation and operations. They host diverse devices, users, and cloud-enabled applications that drive business agility and customer engagement. However, the rapid expansion of branch infrastructures has introduced significant challenges, particularly in networking and security.The rise of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices in branch locations is…
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Romanian elections targeted with cyberattacks by foreign state-sponsored actors
Tags: access, attack, breach, computer, country, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, election, exploit, government, group, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, monitoring, network, organized, password, risk, russia, service, sql, theft, threat, training, unauthorized, vulnerabilityRomania, an EU and NATO member state, faced tens of thousands of intrusion attempts, some successful, that targeted its election IT infrastructure before and during the first round of its presidential elections, according to a report from the country’s main intelligence service. The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), which operates the National Cyberint Center tasked with detecting…
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Critical Mitel MiCollab Flaw Exposes Systems to Unauthorized File and Admin Access
Cybersecurity researchers have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that strings together a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Mitel MiCollab with an arbitrary file read zero-day, granting an attacker the ability to access files from susceptible instances.The critical vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-41713 (CVSS score: 9.8), which relates to a case of insufficient input First seen…
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Solana SDK backdoored to steal secrets, private keys
Tags: access, api, attack, backdoor, blockchain, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, data, malicious, phishing, programming, risk, software, supply-chain, unauthorized, updateThe JavaScript-based software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to interact with the Solana Blockchain has suffered a supply chain attack aimed at crypto theft.Solana Web3.js library, which provides APIs for sending transactions, managing accounts, querying blockchain data, and interacting with smart contracts, was backdoored to retrieve private keys.The attack was first reported by Anza,…
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HCL DevOps Deploy / Launch Vulnerability Let Embed arbitrary HTML tags
Recently identified by security researchers, a new vulnerability in HCL DevOps Deploy and HCL Launch has emerged, allowing users to embed arbitrary HTML tags within the Web UI. This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-42195, poses a potential risk of sensitive information disclosure to unauthorized individuals. Below, we provide a detailed analysis of the affected products and…
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Solana SDK backdoored for stealing secrets, private keys
Tags: access, api, attack, backdoor, blockchain, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, data, malicious, phishing, programming, risk, software, supply-chain, unauthorized, updateThe JavaScript-based software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to interact with the Solana Blockchain has suffered a supply chain attack aimed at crypto theft.Solana Web3.js library, which provides APIs for sending transactions, managing accounts, querying blockchain data, and interacting with smart contracts, was backdoored to retrieve private keys.The attack was first reported by Anza,…
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CISA Adds Three Critical Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog: Immediate Action Urged
Tags: access, breach, cisa, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, service, unauthorized, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding three critical vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited by cybercriminals. The flaws in these products could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and service disruptions if left unaddressed. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/new-flaws-to-known-exploited-vulnerabilities/
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Cisco NX-OS Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Image Signature Verification
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the bootloader of Cisco NX-OS Software, potentially allowing attackers to bypass image signature verification. This flaw, which affects several Cisco product lines, could enable unauthorized users to load unverified software onto affected devices. The vulnerability is attributed to insecure bootloader settings within the Cisco NX-OS Software. Exploitation of…
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Veeam issues patch for critical RCE bug
Tags: advisory, backup, cisco, cve, cvss, data, exploit, flaw, germany, Internet, leak, microsoft, mitigation, ntlm, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, service, threat, unauthorized, update, veeam, vulnerability, windowsVeeam is warning its customers of two vulnerabilities, of which one is a critical RCE bug, affecting the Service Provider Console (VSPC), a web-based management platform for managed service providers (MSPs).On Tuesday, the data protection and backup solutions provider that powers IT systems availability for leading brands like Cisco, Lenovo, and NASA, issued an advisory…
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Critical SailPoint IdentityIQ Vulnerability Exposes Files to Unauthorized Access
A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in SailPoint’s IdentityIQ identity and access management (IAM) software that allows unauthorized access to content stored within the application directory.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-10905, has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating maximum severity. It affects IdentityIQ versions 8.2. 8.3, 8.4, and other previous versions.IdentityIQ “allows First seen on…