Bleeping Computer discovered that an exploit that uses the memory buffer of AMD and Nvidia GPUs to store malware and execute it, appeared for sale on a hacker forum. In general, this method is not new and similar PoC exploits have already been published earlier, but all these projects were either implemented as part of… Continue reading Researchers spot a tool to hide malware in AMD and Nvidia GPUs for sale
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LockFile ransomware adopts ProxyShell and PetitPotam vulnerabilities
The new LockFile ransomware exploits recently discovered ProxyShell and PetitPotam vulnerabilities to increase its chances of hacking and encrypting corporate networks. Experts from TG Soft and well-known information security researcher Kevin Beaumont reported about the new threat. They write that LockFile operators are using recently discovered vulnerabilities, collectively known as ProxyShell, to attack Microsoft Exchange… Continue reading LockFile ransomware adopts ProxyShell and PetitPotam vulnerabilities
Hackers exploit ProxyShell vulnerabilities to install backdoors
Experts warn that hackers are attacking Microsoft Exchange servers, exploiting ProxyShell vulnerabilities, and installing backdoors on them for subsequent access. Let me remind you that the vulnerabilities, which are collectively called ProxyShell, were recently discussed at the Black Hat conference. ProxyShell combines three vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution without authentication on Microsoft Exchange servers.… Continue reading Hackers exploit ProxyShell vulnerabilities to install backdoors
Microsoft Warns of New Print Spooler Vulnerability
Microsoft has released a notice of a new vulnerability in Print Spooler (CVE-2021-36958) that allows local attackers to gain system privileges on a computer. The new vulnerability is related to other PrintNightmare bugs that exploit the configuration settings for Print Spooler, print drivers, anфd Windows Point and Print. Microsoft previously released patches for PrintNightmare in… Continue reading Microsoft Warns of New Print Spooler Vulnerability
RansomEXX ransomware attacked Gigabyte
RansomEXX ransomware operators attacked a large Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer Gigabyte. The hackers are currently threatening to release more than 112GB of data stolen from the company if it does not pay the ransom. The attack took place in the middle of last week and forced the company to partially shut down Taiwanese systems. The… Continue reading RansomEXX ransomware attacked Gigabyte
The new BlackMatter ransomware was created by the authors of recently “closed” DarkSide
Last week, experts noticed the emergence of a new ransomware BlackMatter, which combines the “best” features of the now defunct DarkSide and REvil. In particular, the analysts of Recorded Future wrote that the new group could be associated with DarkSide, which ceased operations in May of this year, after the scandalous attack on the Colonial… Continue reading The new BlackMatter ransomware was created by the authors of recently “closed” DarkSide
New Issues Found with Windows Print Spooler
Last month, cybersecurity experts inadvertently unveiled a PoC exploit for a dangerous problem related to the Windows Print Spooler service, which is a universal interface between OS, applications and local or network printers, allowing application developers to submit print jobs. As a result, an emergency patch was released for the vulnerability, which was criticized by… Continue reading New Issues Found with Windows Print Spooler
Hackers gained access to surveillance cameras in Tesla, Cloudflare and banks
Bloomberg reports that some hackers have gained access to surveillance cameras installed in Tesla, Equinox, medical clinics, prisons and banks. In addition to the images from the cameras, the hackers published screenshots proving that they had direct access to the surveillance systems installed at the headquarters of Cloudflare and Telsa. The group’s operation took place… Continue reading Hackers gained access to surveillance cameras in Tesla, Cloudflare and banks
For old school lovers: WACUP has fixed many bugs in Winamp
Bleeping Computer drew attention to an interesting project WACUP, which fixed bugs in the old school and nostalgic player Winamp. The Winamp Community Update Project (WACUP) is run by former Winamp developer Darren Owen. In 2018, representatives of the Belgian company Radionomy Group, which has owned the legendary media player since 2014, promised that Winamp… Continue reading For old school lovers: WACUP has fixed many bugs in Winamp
Windows 10 bug causes BSOD when opening a specific path
A bug in Windows 10 causes the OS to crash with a blue screen of death (BSOD) if the user tries to open a specific path in the address bar of the browser or uses other Windows commands. Last week, Twitter posted messages from a security researcher about two vulnerabilities in Windows that could be… Continue reading Windows 10 bug causes BSOD when opening a specific path