Tag: malware

  • The Register: ‘Critical’ CUPS vulnerability chain easy to use for massive DDoS attacks

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/07/critical_cups_vulnerability_chain_easy/ Source: The Register Title: ‘Critical’ CUPS vulnerability chain easy to use for massive DDoS attacks Feedly Summary: Also, rooting for Russian cybercriminals, a new DDoS record, sneaky Linux server malware and more Infosec In Brief The critical vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) reported last week might have required some…

  • Slashdot: Thousands of Linux Systems Infected By Stealthy Malware Since 2021

    Source URL: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/10/04/1759201/thousands-of-linux-systems-infected-by-stealthy-malware-since-2021?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Thousands of Linux Systems Infected By Stealthy Malware Since 2021 Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a sophisticated malware strain named Perfctl that has infected numerous Linux systems since 2021. It exploits misconfigurations and a critical vulnerability in Apache RocketMQ, employing stealth techniques to…

  • Hacker News: Perfctl: A Stealthy Malware Targeting Linux Servers

    Source URL: https://www.aquasec.com/blog/perfctl-a-stealthy-malware-targeting-millions-of-linux-servers/ Source: Hacker News Title: Perfctl: A Stealthy Malware Targeting Linux Servers Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an in-depth analysis of the “perfctl malware,” a Linux-based threat identified by Aqua Nautilus researchers, that exploits misconfigurations in Linux servers. This malware employs sophisticated evasion techniques, persistence mechanisms,…

  • Schneier on Security: Weird Zimbra Vulnerability

    Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/10/weird-zimbra-vulnerability.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: Weird Zimbra Vulnerability Feedly Summary: Hackers can execute commands on a remote computer by sending malformed emails to a Zimbra mail server. It’s critical, but difficult to exploit. In an email sent Wednesday afternoon, Proofpoint researcher Greg Lesnewich seemed to largely concur that the attacks weren’t likely…

  • The Register: Ransomware crew infects 100+ orgs monthly with new MedusaLocker variant

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/03/ransomware_spree_infects_100_orgs/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware crew infects 100+ orgs monthly with new MedusaLocker variant Feedly Summary: Crooks ‘like a sysadmin, with a malicious slant’ Exclusive An extortionist armed with a new variant of MedusaLocker ransomware has infected more than 100 organizations a month since at least 2022, according to Cisco Talos, which…

  • Slashdot: Attackers Exploit Critical Zimbra Vulnerability Using CC’d Email Addresses

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/10/02/230241/attackers-exploit-critical-zimbra-vulnerability-using-ccd-email-addresses Source: Slashdot Title: Attackers Exploit Critical Zimbra Vulnerability Using CC’d Email Addresses Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-45519) in Zimbra mail servers that attackers are exploiting to execute malicious commands and install backdoors. This situation poses significant risks for medium and large organizations…

  • CSA: How to Identify and Prevent Phishing Scams

    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2024/10/01/shielding-yourself-from-phishing-identifying-and-dodging-typical-schemes Source: CSA Title: How to Identify and Prevent Phishing Scams Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an in-depth examination of phishing scams, highlighting their various forms, recognition tips, and prevention strategies. Given the increasing sophistication of such cyber threats, the insights are critical for professionals in cybersecurity,…

  • The Register: AI code helpers just can’t stop inventing package names

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/30/ai_code_helpers_invent_packages/ Source: The Register Title: AI code helpers just can’t stop inventing package names Feedly Summary: LLMs are helpful, but don’t use them for anything important AI models just can’t seem to stop making things up. As two recent studies point out, that proclivity underscores prior warnings not to rely on AI advice…

  • Slashdot: Controversial Windows Recall AI Search Tool Returns

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/09/27/1722216/controversial-windows-recall-ai-search-tool-returns?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Controversial Windows Recall AI Search Tool Returns Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft has revamped its Windows Recall feature after prior security concerns, implementing proof-of-presence encryption and enhanced security measures like anti-tampering and data loss prevention (DLP) checks. This overhaul aims to fortify security against malware,…

  • The Register: Victims lose $70k to one single wallet-draining app on Google’s Play Store

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/26/victims_lose_70k_to_play/ Source: The Register Title: Victims lose $70k to one single wallet-draining app on Google’s Play Store Feedly Summary: Attacker got 10k people to download ‘trusted’ web3 brand cheat before Mountain view intervened The latest in a long line of cryptocurrency wallet-draining attacks has stolen $70,000 from people who downloaded a dodgy app…