The malicious campaign exploits the CVE-2023-36025 vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen to spread Phemedrone Stealer. It utilizes intricate evasion techniques to bypass traditional security measures and target sensitive user information. Phemedrone Stealer Campaign Exploits CVE-2023-36025 Trend Micro researchers uncovered a malware campaign exploiting the CVE-2023-36025 vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen. This campaign involves… Continue reading Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Phemedrone Stealer
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Cisco Unity Connection Vulnerability Enables Root Access
Cisco has recently addressed a significant security vulnerabilit in its Unity Connection softwarey, identified as CVE-2024-20272. This flaw poses a critical risk as it allows unauthenticated attackers to gain root privileges on affected systems. The update is already available and is recommended for installation as soon as possible. Vulnerability in Cisco Unity Connection Allows for… Continue reading Cisco Unity Connection Vulnerability Enables Root Access
Apache OFBiz Vulnerability Exposes Millions of Systems
The cyber world has been rattled by the recent discovery of a critical zero-day vulnerability in Apache OFBiz, known as CVE-2023-51467. Researchers at SonicWall unveiled this flaw, which poses a significant threat by enabling attackers to bypass authentication and carry out a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). The vulnerability is severe, with a CVSS score of… Continue reading Apache OFBiz Vulnerability Exposes Millions of Systems
Two Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerabilities Exploited in The Wild
Two vulnerabilities in Adobe ColdFusion are exploited in real-world attacks, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns. Both issues are related to the possibility of arbitrary code execution, caused by poor validation of deserialized data. Adobe released patches for both of these vulnerabilities back in mid-July 2023, when they were originally detected. ColdFusion ACE… Continue reading Two Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerabilities Exploited in The Wild
SMTP Smuggling is a New Threat to Email Security
A new SMTP Smuggling technique reportedly has the potential to bypass existing security protocols. Also it can enable attackers to send spoofed emails from seemingly legitimate addresses. This may breathe new life into email spam, despite its efficiency not decreasing throughout the last time. What is SMTP Smuggling? SMTP smuggling is a novice exploitation technique… Continue reading SMTP Smuggling is a New Threat to Email Security
Qualcomm RCE Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Users
Vulnerability in several Qualcomm chipsets allows for remote code execution during the phone call. This and other vulnerabilities were uncovered in the latest security bulletin released by the chipmaker. The optimistic part here is that the company uncovered the flaws half a year ago, and arranged the fixes with the OEMs. RCE Vulnerability In Qualcomm… Continue reading Qualcomm RCE Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Users
DLL Search Order Hijacking Technique Bypasses Protection
A new DLL (Dynamic Link Library) Search Order Hijacking variant emerged. This method capitalizes on executables in the trusted WinSxS folder of Windows 10 and 11, allowing threat actors to execute malicious code without needing high privileges. How Does DLL Search Order Hijacking Work? Researchers detect a novel DLL search order hijacking variant. It leverages… Continue reading DLL Search Order Hijacking Technique Bypasses Protection
Microsoft Disables MSIX App Installer Protocol
Microsoft reportedly disabled MSIX installer protocol in Windows, due to its exploitation in real-world cyberattacks. Hackers found a way to misuse the protocol to install malicious software, bypassing anti-malware software detection. MSIX Installer Protocol Exploited The emergence of a malware kit market, exploiting the MSIX file format and ms-app installer protocol is nothing new. However,… Continue reading Microsoft Disables MSIX App Installer Protocol
UAC-0099 Targets Ukrainian Companies With Lonepage Malware
Ukrainian cyberwarfare sees further action as the UAC-0099 threat actor escalates its cyber espionage campaign against Ukrainian firms. Leveraging a severe vulnerability in the popular WinRAR software, the group orchestrates sophisticated attacks to deploy the Lonepage malware, a VBS malware capable of remote command execution and data theft. UAC-0099 Exploits WinRar Vulnerability In most recent… Continue reading UAC-0099 Targets Ukrainian Companies With Lonepage Malware
Comcast’s Xfinity Breach Exposes Data of 35.8 Million Users
Comcast confirms a massive security breach impacting its Xfinity division. Nearly 36 million customers of the world’s largest telecom provider were exposed as the result of CitrixBleed exploitation. The Breach details and impact on customers The CitrixBleed vulnerability, which resides in widely used Citrix networking devices, has been under mass-exploitation by hackers since at least… Continue reading Comcast’s Xfinity Breach Exposes Data of 35.8 Million Users