Threat actors are leveraging a newly discovered deepfake tool, ProKYC, to bypass two-factor authentication on cryptocurrency exchanges, which is designed specifically for NAF (New Account Fraud) attacks and can create verified but synthetic accounts by mimicking facial recognition authentication. By overcoming these security measures, threat actors can engage in money laundering, create mule accounts, and … Read more
A critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting Firefox and Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) is being actively exploited in cyberattacks. With a CVSS base score of 9.8, the flaw is identified as Use-after-free in the Animation timeline component tracked as CVE-2024-9680 reported by Damien Schaeffer from ESET.“ An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the … Read more
IDLink, SpyCloud’s new automated digital identity correlation capability, is now core to its industry-leading Investigations solution used by CTI teams, security operations, fraud and risk prevention analysts, and law enforcement globally SpyCloud, the leader in Identity Threat Protection, announced that its SaaS Investigations solution has been enhanced with identity analytics that illuminate the scope of … Read more
Hackers exploit a zero-day vulnerability found in Qualcomm chipsets, potentially affecting millions worldwide. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-43047, is a use-after-free vulnerability resulting from memory corruption in the DSP Services while maintaining memory maps of HLOS memory. Vulnerability in Qualcomm Chipsets – CVE-2024-43047 Google’s Threat Analysis Group has flagged this vulnerability under limited, targeted exploitation. … Read more
Researchers recently disclosed six new security vulnerabilities across various software, as one critical vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader, a widely used alternative to Adobe Acrobat. Given the memory corruption vulnerability, attackers could execute arbitrary code on the machine that is the target of their attack. Additionally, three vulnerabilities were discovered in Veertu’s Anka … Read more
Wireshark, the world’s leading network protocol analyzer, has just released version 4.4.1, bringing a host of bug fixes and updates to enhance user experience and functionality. Hosted by the Wireshark Foundation, this tool is indispensable for troubleshooting, analysis, development, and education in network protocol analysis. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new in this release. … Read more
VMware has disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its NSX product line that could potentially allow attackers to gain root access. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-38818, CVE-2024-38817, and CVE-2024-38815, affect both VMware NSX and VMware Cloud Foundation. According to the Broadcom report, the advisory, VMSA-2024-0020, was initially published on October 9, 2024, and highlights the moderate severity … Read more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, adding critical vulnerabilities from Fortinet and Ivanti. These vulnerabilities are actively exploited in the wild, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. CISA urges immediate action to mitigate potential threats. Fortinet Multiple Products Format String Vulnerability – CVE-2024-23113 Fortinet’s suite of … Read more
The sophisticated ransomware group Dark Angels, active since 2022, targets large companies for substantial ransom payments by employing third-party ransomware payloads like Babuk, RTM Locker, and RagnarLocker to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems. It employs ransomware in a strategic manner, taking into account the potential impact of file encryption, in order to minimize … Read more
Hackers have infiltrated the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), compromising the accounts of several high-ranking officials, including President Hiroshi Yamakawa. This alarming incident is part of a series of cyberattacks targeting JAXA since June 2023, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information related to space exploration and national security. Multiple Attacks Target High-Level Officials … Read more
Google has rolled out a new update for its Chrome browser, addressing several high-severity security vulnerabilities. The Stable channel has been updated to version 129.0.6668.100/.101 for Windows and Mac and 129.0.6668.100 for Linux. Users will be able to access this update over the coming days and weeks. Security Fixes and Rewards The latest Chrome update … Read more
As hurricanes and other natural disasters feel their presence, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning urging individuals to be on high alert for potential malicious cyber activities. The agency highlights the increased risk of fraudulent emails and social media messages that often follow in the wake of major natural disasters. … Read more