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  • The Register: VMware fixes critical RCE, make-me-root bugs in vCenter – for the second time

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/22/vmware_rce_vcenter_bugs/ Source: The Register Title: VMware fixes critical RCE, make-me-root bugs in vCenter – for the second time Feedly Summary: If the first patches don’t work, try, try again VMware has pushed a second patch for a critical, heap-overflow bug in the vCenter Server that could allow a remote attacker to fully compromise vulnerable…

  • The Register: Akira ransomware is encrypting victims again following pure extortion fling

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/22/akira_encrypting_again/ Source: The Register Title: Akira ransomware is encrypting victims again following pure extortion fling Feedly Summary: Crooks revert to old ways for greater efficiency Experts believe the Akira ransomware operation is up to its old tricks again, encrypting victims’ files after a break from the typical double extortion tactics.… AI Summary and…

  • Slashdot: Over 6,000 WordPress Hacked To Install Plugins Pushing Infostealers

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/10/22/0415228/over-6000-wordpress-hacked-to-install-plugins-pushing-infostealers?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Over 6,000 WordPress Hacked To Install Plugins Pushing Infostealers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text describes a significant cyber threat targeting WordPress sites through malicious plugins designed to deceive users with fake software update and error messages. These plugins distribute information-stealing malware, exploiting compromised websites…

  • Hacker News: Brazil Arrests ‘USDoD’ Hacker in FBI Infragard Breach

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    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/brazil-arrests-usdod-hacker-in-fbi-infragard-breach/ Source: Hacker News Title: Brazil Arrests ‘USDoD’ Hacker in FBI Infragard Breach Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the arrest of a notorious cybercriminal known as “USDoD,” highlighting his previous illicit activities, including infiltrating the FBI’s InfraGard program and leaking vast amounts of personal data. This…

  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: This prompt can make an AI chatbot identify and extract personal details from your chats

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2024/Oct/22/imprompter/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: This prompt can make an AI chatbot identify and extract personal details from your chats Feedly Summary: This prompt can make an AI chatbot identify and extract personal details from your chats Matt Burgess in Wired magazine writes about a new prompt injection / Markdown exfiltration variant…

  • Hacker News: Wired’s Attack on Privacy

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    Source URL: https://simplex.chat/blog/20241016-wired-attack-on-privacy.html Source: Hacker News Title: Wired’s Attack on Privacy Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text critiques a Wired article that misrepresents the privacy-oriented design of the SimpleX Chat platform. It argues that the network’s emphasis on encryption and metadata protection is crucial for various user groups, including activists…

  • Hacker News: Robot vacuum cleaners hacked to spy on, insult owners

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    Source URL: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/10/robot-vacuum-cleaners-hacked-to-spy-on-insult-owners Source: Hacker News Title: Robot vacuum cleaners hacked to spy on, insult owners Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a significant security breach involving Ecovacs Deebot X2 robot vacuum cleaners, which were hacked to emit obscenities via their onboard speakers. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in IoT…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Akira ransomware continues to evolve

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/akira-ransomware-continues-to-evolve/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Akira ransomware continues to evolve Feedly Summary: As the Akira ransomware group continues to evolve its operations, Talos has the latest research on the group’s attack chain, targeted verticals, and potential future TTPs. AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text provides an in-depth analysis of the…

  • Alerts: CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

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    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/10/21/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog Source: Alerts Title: CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog Feedly Summary: CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-9537 ScienceLogic SL1 Unspecified Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to…

  • Rekt: Tapioca DAO – Rekt

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    Source URL: https://www.rekt.news/tapioca-dao-rekt Source: Rekt Title: Tapioca DAO – Rekt Feedly Summary: Another day, another private key theft, another protocol rekt. Tapioca DAO on Arbitrum suffers a roughly $4.4 million loss in a private key compromise. Some funds have been recovered, though the full extent of the damage remains to be seen. AI Summary and…