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The Community That Spawned Notorious Threat Actors
Some might wonder where threat actors get their origin, where do they learn their expertise? The ‘Community’ also referred to as ‘The Com’ or ‘The Comm’ is an online presence filled with individuals from diverse backgrounds including gamers, hackers, and recreational users. More than hundreds of individuals take part in various activities from innocent meme-sharing…
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How Important Is a Secure Password?
Financial fraud and identity theft often occur due to unauthorized access to accounts given to hackers by weak passwords. ‘Password1234’ might have worked 10 years ago, but today, that will never pass if you want to protect your banking information, personal data, and identity. Brute-force attacks, one of the most popular forms of cyberattacks, are…
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Ransomware Attacks in the U.S.
Since the start of the new year, companies across the country have witnessed ransomware attacks from notorious threat actors Medusa, LockBit, and ALPHV/BlackCat standing out above the others. There have been at least 50 known attacks accounted for during the past three and a half months, approximately 25% under what the United States saw this…
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The Danger of Deepfake Scams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has enhanced our lives in many ways. In the realm of cybersecurity, AI has bolstered defenses against threats. There are machine learning algorithms, enhanced anomaly detection, and automated response mechanisms for rapid response to and neutralizing threats. However, AI is also being used maliciously by threat actors. A popular…
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The Play Ransomware Gang: Profile of a Persistent Threat
In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming rise in cyberattacks, with ransomware being one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of malicious activity. The Play ransomware gang has emerged as a highly disruptive and notorious group among the many ransomware gangs. This article aims to provide an informative and professional profile of…
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Medusa Ransomware: The Rise of a Double-Extortion Threat
In recent years, the cybercrime landscape has witnessed the emergence of Medusa ransomware, a variant that stands out due to its double-extortion tactics. This article aims to provide an in-depth profile of the Medusa ransomware operation, shedding light on its origins, operational methods, and the threats it poses to organizations. Additionally, we will explore measures…
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CISA and FBI Release Secure by Design Alert to Urge Manufacturers to Eliminate Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
Today, CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a joint Secure by Design Alert, Eliminating Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities in Software. This Alert was crafted in response to recent well-publicized threat actor campaigns that exploited directory traversal vulnerabilities in software (e.g., CVE-2024-1708, CVE-2024-20345) to compromise users of the software—impacting critical infrastructure sectors, including the Healthcare…
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CISA and FBI Release Secure by Design Alert to Urge Manufacturers to Eliminate Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
Today, CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a joint Secure by Design Alert, Eliminating Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities in Software. This Alert was crafted in response to recent well-publicized threat actor campaigns that exploited directory traversal vulnerabilities in software (e.g., CVE-2024-1708, CVE-2024-20345) to compromise users of the software—impacting critical infrastructure sectors, including the Healthcare…
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CISA and Partners Release Fact Sheet on Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity
Today, CISA, in collaboration with U.S. and international partners, published a joint fact sheet, Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity. This fact sheet provides information and mitigations associated with cyber operations conducted by pro-Russia hacktivists who seek to compromise industrial control systems (ICS) and small-scale operational technology (OT) systems in North American and…
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Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2 DOPSoft DPAX
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.5 ATTENTION: Low attack complexity Vendor: Delta Electronics Equipment: CNCSoft-G2 DOPSoft Vulnerability: Stack-based Buffer Overflow 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2, a Human-Machine Interface (HMI)…
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CISA Releases Three Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released three Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on April 30, 2024. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-24-121-01 Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2 DOPSoft DPAX ICSA-24-016-01 SEW-EURODRIVE MOVITOOLS MotionStudio (Update A) ICSA-24-109-01 Unitronics Vision Legacy Series (Update A) CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released…
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Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2 DOPSoft DPAX
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.5 ATTENTION: Low attack complexity Vendor: Delta Electronics Equipment: CNCSoft-G2 DOPSoft Vulnerability: Stack-based Buffer Overflow 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2, a Human-Machine Interface (HMI)…
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of April 22, 2024
High Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor — Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info abdul_hakeem — build_app_online Improper Authentication vulnerability in Abdul Hakeem Build App Online allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Build App Online: from n/a through 1.0.19. 2024-04-25 9.8 CVE-2023-51478audit@patchstack.com algolplus — advanced_order_export_for_woocommerce Improper Control of Generation of Code (‘Code Injection’) vulnerability in AlgolPlus Advanced…
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of April 22, 2024
High Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor — Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info abdul_hakeem — build_app_online Improper Authentication vulnerability in Abdul Hakeem Build App Online allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Build App Online: from n/a through 1.0.19. 2024-04-25 9.8 CVE-2023-51478audit@patchstack.com algolplus — advanced_order_export_for_woocommerce Improper Control of Generation of Code (‘Code Injection’) vulnerability in AlgolPlus Advanced…