Tag: execution

  • The Register: 1000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/palo_alto_firewalls_under_exploit/ Source: The Register Title: 1000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole Feedly Summary: PAN-PAN! Intruders inject web shell backdoors, crypto-coin miners, more Thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls were compromised by attackers exploiting two recently patched security bugs. The intruders were able to deploy web-accessible backdoors to…

  • Cloud Blog: How Vodafone is using gen AI to enhance network life cycle

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/telecommunications/vodafone-gen-ai-enhances-network-lifecycle/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: How Vodafone is using gen AI to enhance network life cycle Feedly Summary: Generative AI is transforming industries across the globe, and telecommunications is no exception. From personalized customer interactions and streamlined content creation to network optimization and enhanced productivity, generative AI is poised to redefine the very…

  • The Register: A year after Broadcom took control of VMware, it’s in the box seat

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/broadcom_vmware_acquisition_first_anniversary/ Source: The Register Title: A year after Broadcom took control of VMware, it’s in the box seat Feedly Summary: Customers are ‘all miserable’ – but not yet deciding to bail Analysis Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware one year ago, on November 22, 2023. Has it been a success?… AI Summary and…

  • Hacker News: Security researchers identify new malware targeting Linux

    Source URL: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/unveiling-wolfsbane-gelsemiums-linux-counterpart-to-gelsevirine/ Source: Hacker News Title: Security researchers identify new malware targeting Linux Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: ESET researchers have revealed the emergence of Linux malware associated with the Gelsemium APT group, marking a significant shift in their tactics as they move beyond Windows-targeted malware. The malware includes notable…

  • Hacker News: Listen to the whispers: web timing attacks that work

    Source URL: https://portswigger.net/research/listen-to-the-whispers-web-timing-attacks-that-actually-work Source: Hacker News Title: Listen to the whispers: web timing attacks that work Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** This text introduces novel web timing attack techniques capable of breaching server security by exposing hidden vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and attack surfaces more effectively than previous methods. It emphasizes the practical…

  • Alerts: CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/11/21/cisa-adds-three-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog Source: Alerts Title: CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog Feedly Summary: CISA has added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-44308 Apple Multiple Products Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2024-44309 Apple Multiple Products Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability CVE-2024-21287 Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability…

  • The Register: ‘Alarming’ bugs lay low in Ubuntu Server utility for 10 years

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/qualys_ubuntu_server_vulnerabilities/ Source: The Register Title: ‘Alarming’ bugs lay low in Ubuntu Server utility for 10 years Feedly Summary: Update now: Qualys says vulnerabilities give root and are ‘easily exploitable’ Researchers at Qualys refuse to release exploit code for five bugs in Ubuntu Server’s needrestart utility that allow unprivileged attackers to gain root access…

  • Hacker News: DOJ filed paperwork to US District Court to force Google to spin off Chrome [pdf]

    Source URL: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205/gov.uscourts.dcd.223205.1062.0.pdf Source: Hacker News Title: DOJ filed paperwork to US District Court to force Google to spin off Chrome [pdf] Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** This legal document outlines the proposed final judgment against Google, addressing its monopolistic practices in the general search services and search text advertising markets.…

  • Slashdot: Ubuntu Linux Impacted By Decade-Old ‘needrestart’ Flaw That Gives Root

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/21/0057206/ubuntu-linux-impacted-by-decade-old-needrestart-flaw-that-gives-root?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Ubuntu Linux Impacted By Decade-Old ‘needrestart’ Flaw That Gives Root Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details five local privilege escalation vulnerabilities found in the Linux utility “needrestart,” crucial for professionals in security and compliance to recognize, as they highlight significant risks associated with resource…