June 2018 - Securezoo Blog

Linux distribution hosted on GitHub was hacked

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 29, 2018
Post category:Application Security / Data Breach
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A popular Linux distribution, Gentoo, said its source code hosted on GitHub was compromised.

ThanatosDecryptor – free ransomware decryption tool

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 28, 2018
Post category:Cybercrime / Malware
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A new ransomware decryption tool released by Talos security group allows victims to gain access to their locked data if infected by the Thanatos ransomware.

Wi-Fi Alliance introduces Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA3

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 27, 2018
Post category:Cryptography / Network Security / Standards & Guidelines

The Wi-Fi alliance announced a new and improved next-generation Wi-Fi security for personal and enterprise networks dubbed "WiFi CERTIFIED WPA3."

Secure network infrastructure to prepare for rising cyber threats

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 25, 2018
Post category:Network Security
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Organizations should be on their toes to harden and secure their network infrastructure as global cyber threats to systems are rising.

Cisco security updates for ASA, NX-OS Software, CPU side-channel vulnerabilities

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 24, 2018
Post category:Network Security / Security Updates & Patches / Vulnerabilities & Exploits

Cisco released new security updates on Friday, two rated high severity and two medium severity, to address ASA, NX-OS and CPU side-channel vulnerablities that impact multiple products.

New SamSam ransomware threat

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 22, 2018
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks / Malware
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Attackers are using a new variant of the SamSam ransomware to compromise and take down users of their choosing.

Cisco security updates in FXOS and NX-OS software

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 21, 2018
Post category:Network Security / Security Updates & Patches
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Cisco released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products on Wednesday as part of its June 2018 Cisco FXOS and NX-OS Software Security Advisory Collection.

Mylobot Malware – sophisticated botnet in the wild

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 20, 2018
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks / Malware
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Security researchers from Deep Instinct have discovered a new strain of sophisticated malware dubbed "Mylobot" that targets Windows systems in the wild.

“Operation Main Street” aims to stop small business scams

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 19, 2018
Post category:Small Business Security / Standards & Guidelines
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announcedOperation Main Street: Stopping Small Business Scams, a coordinated joint effort with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), law enforcement and state/federal partners, to help stop scams that target small businesses.

HeroRat: Telegram-abusing Android RAT

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:June 18, 2018
Post category:Malware / Mobile Security
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ESET security researchers have discovered a new Android RAT (Remote Administration Tool) variant in the wild. The new variant is dubbed "HeroRat" and abuses the Telegram protocol for command and control, and can steal sensitive data.