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New attack uses MSC files and Windows XSS flaw to breach networks
A novel command execution technique dubbed 'GrimResource' uses specially crafted MSC (Microsoft Saved Console) and an unpatched Windows XSS flaw to perform code execution via the Microsoft Management Console. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-grimresource-attack-uses-msc-files-and-windows-xss-flaw-to-breach-networks/
CoinStats says North Korean hackers breached 1,590 crypto wallets
CoinStats suffered a massive security breach that compromised 1,590 cryptocurrency wallets, with the attack suspected to have been carried out by North Korean threat actors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/coinstats-says-north-korean-hackers-breached-1-590-crypto-wallets/
Facebook PrestaShop module exploited to steal credit cards
Hackers are exploiting a flaw in a premium Facebook module for PrestaShop named pkfacebook to deploy a card skimmer on vulnerable e-commerce sites and steal people's payment credit card details. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-prestashop-module-exploited-to-steal-credit-cards/
Ratel RAT targets outdated Android phones in ransomware attacks
An open-source Android malware named 'Ratel RAT' is widely deployed by multiple cybercriminals to attack outdated devices, some aiming to lock them down with a ransomware module that demands payment on Telegram. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ratel-rat-targets-outdated-android-phones-in-ransomware-attacks/
US sanctions 12 Kaspersky Lab execs for working in Russian tech sector
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned twelve Kaspersky Lab executives for operating in the technology sector of Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-12-kaspersky-lab-execs-for-working-in-russian-tech-sector/
Five men convicted for operating illegal streaming site Jetflicks
A federal jury in Las Vegas convicted five men for their involvement in the operation of Jetflicks, one of the largest and most popular illegal streaming services in the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/five-men-convicted-for-operating-illegal-streaming-site-jetflicks/
CDK warns: threat actors are calling customers, posing as support
CDK Global has cautioned customers about unscrupulous actors calling them and posing as CDK agents or affiliates to gain unauthorized systems access. The warning follows ongoing cyberattacks that have hit CDK, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that thousands of US car dealerships rely upon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-warns-threat-actors-are-calling-customers-posing-as-support/
Phoenix UEFI vulnerability impacts hundreds of Intel PC models
A newly discovered vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware tracked as CVE-2024-0762 impacts devices running numerous Intel CPUs, with Lenovo already releasing new firmware updates to resolve the flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phoenix-uefi-vulnerability-impacts-hundreds-of-intel-pc-models/
Linux version of RansomHub ransomware targets VMware ESXi VMs
The RansomHub ransomware operation is using a Linux encryptor designed specifically to encrypt VMware ESXi environments in corporate attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-version-of-ransomhub-ransomware-targets-vmware-esxi-vms/
SolarWinds Serv-U path traversal flaw actively exploited in attacks
Threat actors are actively exploiting a SolarWinds Serv-U path-traversal vulnerability, leveraging publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-serv-u-path-traversal-flaw-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
T-Mobile denies it was hacked, links leaked data to vendor breach
T-Mobile has denied it was breached or that source code was stolen after a threat actor claimed to be selling stolen data from the telecommunications company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/t-mobile-denies-it-was-hacked-links-leaked-data-to-vendor-breach/
Advance Auto Parts confirms data breach exposed employee information
Advance Auto Parts has confirmed it suffered a data breach after a threat actor attempted to sell stolen data on a hacking forum earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/advance-auto-parts-confirms-data-breach-exposed-employee-information/
"Researchers" exploit Kraken exchange bug, steal $3 million in crypto
The Kraken crypto exchange disclosed today that alleged security researchers exploited a zero-day website bug to steal $3 million in cryptocurrency and then refused to return the funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-exploit-kraken-exchange-bug-steal-3-million-in-crypto/
AMD investigates breach after data for sale on hacking forum
AMD is investigating whether it suffered a cyberattack after a threat actor put allegedly stolen data up for sale on a hacking forum, claiming it contains AMD employee information, financial documents, and confidential information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-investigates-breach-after-data-for-sale-on-hacking-forum/
VMware fixes critical vCenter RCE vulnerability, patch now
VMware has issued a security advisory addressing critical vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, including remote code execution and local privilege escalation flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-critical-vcenter-rce-vulnerability-patch-now/
Four FIN9 hackers indicted for cyberattacks causing $71M in losses
Four Vietnamese nationals linked to the international cybercrime group FIN9 have been indicted for their involvement in a series of computer intrusions that caused over $71 million in losses to companies in the U.S. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/four-fin9-hackers-indicted-for-cyberattacks-causing-71m-in-losses/
Microsoft Photos update brings requested features to Windows 11
Microsoft's updated Photos app is now available for Windows 11 in the Windows Insider Program, bringing requested interface changes and better image quality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-photos-update-brings-requested-features-to-windows-11/
CDK Global outage caused by BlackSuit ransomware attack
The BlackSuit ransomware gang is behind CDK Global's massive IT outage and disruption to car dealerships across North America, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-outage-caused-by-blacksuit-ransomware-attack/
Los Angeles Unified confirms student data stolen in Snowflake account hack
The Los Angeles Unified School District has confirmed a data breach after threat actors stole student and employee data by breaching the company's Snowflake account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/los-angeles-unified-confirms-student-data-stolen-in-snowflake-account-hack/
Change Healthcare lists the medical data stolen in ransomware attack
UnitedHealth has confirmed for the first time what types of medical and patient data were stolen in the massive Change Healthcare ransomware attack, stating that data breach notifications will be mailed in July. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/change-healthcare-lists-the-medical-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack/
Tor Browser 13.5 brings Android enhancements, better bridge management
The Tor Project has released Tor Browser 13.5, bringing several improvements and enhancements for Android and desktop versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-browser-135-brings-android-enhancements-better-bridge-management/
Biden bans Kaspersky antivirus software in US over security concerns
Today, the Biden administration has announced an upcoming ban of Kaspersky antivirus software and the pushing of software updates to US companies and consumers, giving customers until September 29, 2024, to find alternative security software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biden-bans-kaspersky-antivirus-software-in-us-over-security-concerns/
CosmicSting flaw impacts 75% of Adobe Commerce, Magento sites
A vulnerability dubbed "CosmicSting" impacting Adobe Commerce and Magento websites remains largely unpatched nine days after the security update has been made available, leaving millions of sites open to catastrophic attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cosmicsting-flaw-impacts-75-percent-of-adobe-commerce-magento-sites/
UNC3886 hackers use Linux rootkits to hide on VMware ESXi VMs
A suspected Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 uses publicly available open-source rootkits named 'Reptile' and 'Medusa' to remain hidden on VMware ESXi virtual machines, allowing them to conduct credential theft, command execution, and lateral movement. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unc3886-hackers-use-linux-rootkits-to-hide-on-vmware-esxi-vms/
CDK Global hacked again while recovering from first cyberattack
Car dealership SaaS platform CDK Global suffered an additional breach Wednesday night as it was starting to restore systems shut down in an previous cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-hacked-again-while-recovering-from-first-cyberattack/
Crown Equipment confirms a cyberattack disrupted manufacturing
Forklift manufacturer Crown Equipment confirmed today that it suffered a cyberattack earlier this month that disrupted manufacturing at its plants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crown-equipment-confirms-a-cyberattack-disrupted-manufacturing/
CDK Global cyberattack impacts thousands of US car dealerships
Car dealership software-as-a-service provider CDK Global was hit by a massive cyberattack, causing the company to shut down its systems and leaving clients unable to operate their business normally. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-cyberattack-impacts-thousands-of-us-car-dealerships/
Microsoft says bug causes Windows 10 apps to display Open With dialogs
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 apps will mistakenly display an "How do you want to open this file?" dialog box when attempting to right-click on the program's icon and perform a registered task. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-causes-windows-10-apps-to-display-open-with-dialogs/
ONNX phishing service targets Microsoft 365 accounts at financial firms
A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called ONNX Store is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts for employees at financial firms using QR codes in PDF attachments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/onnx-phishing-service-targets-microsoft-365-accounts-at-financial-firms/
Scathing report on Medibank cyberattack highlights unenforced MFA
A scathing report by Australia's Information Commissioner details how misconfigurations and missed alerts allowed a hacker to breach Medibank and steal data from over 9 million people. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scathing-report-on-medibank-cyberattack-highlights-unenforced-mfa/