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CCleaner application backdoor

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:September 21, 2017
Post category:Malware Vulnerabilities & Exploits

Security researchers discovered a supply chain threat used to distribute a backdoor and multi-stage malware via legitimate software package CCleaner.

Arris modem vulnerabilities

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:September 1, 2017
Post category:Network Security Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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Serious security vulnerabilities have been found in Arris-manufactured modems used by AT&T's U-verse service.

ROPEMAKER email vulnerability exploit

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:August 24, 2017
Post category:Messaging Security Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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Email and data security company Mimecast has exposed a potentially dangerous email vulnerability and exploit called ROPEMAKER.

WannaCry ransomware attack on LG Electronics

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:August 21, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Endpoint Security Malware Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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LG Electronics confirmed that WannaCry ransomware was responsible for last week's infections that took down self-service kiosks.

LinkedIn messenger vulnerability exploit

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:August 20, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Vulnerabilities & Exploits

Check Point identified a vulnerability in LinkedIn's messenger service that could allow an attacker to exploit and then spread malicious files masquerading as a resume or other legitimate files (such as doc, xls, ppt files).

Apple’s iOS SEP decryption key leaked

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:August 18, 2017
Post category:Cryptography Mobile Security Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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A hacker going by the name of xerub claims to have published the decryption key that could be used to unlock the Apple iOS’ Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware.

APT28 hackers target travelers in hotels in Europe, Middle East

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:August 11, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Network Security Password Management Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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Hackers allegedly linked to Russian actor APT28 may be linked to a campaign targeting travelers in hotels in Europe and the Middle East, with activity dating back to July 2017.

DOJ Framework for vulnerability disclosure

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:August 2, 2017
Post category:Standards & Guidelines Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division Cybersecurity Unit has developed a framework to assist organizations interested in creating a formal vulnerability disclosure program.

CIA project “Imperial” hacking tools leaked

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:July 29, 2017
Post category:Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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WikiLeaks has detailed three leaked hacking tools, Achilles, Aeris and SeaPea, used to target Mac OS X and POSIX systems.

Eternal Blues vulnerability scanner

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:July 13, 2017
Post category:Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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A free vulnerability scanner, "Eternal Blues", was developed in late June by a security director Elad Erez to scan for Microsoft Windows SMB Server vulnerabilities, such as those exploited by recent WannaCry campaign and EternalBlue-based attacks.