Cloudflare: We never authorized polyfill.io to use our name

Cloudflare, a lead provider of content delivery network (CDN) services, cloud security, and DDoS protection has warned that it has not authorized the use of its name or logo on the Polyfill.io website, which has recently been caught injecting malware on more than 100,000 websites … | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Chinese Cyberspies Employ Ransomware in Attacks for Diversion

Cyberespionage groups have been using ransomware as a tactic to make attack attribution more challenging, distract defenders, or for a financial reward as a secondary goal to data theft. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

CISA: Most critical open source projects not using memory safe code

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published research looking into 172 key open-source projects and whether they are susceptible to memory flaws. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Exploit for critical Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow SQLi flaw released

The Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow is vulnerable to an SQL injection vulnerability that could allow remote unauthenticated attackers to create rogue admin users and manipulate data on the application database. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Windows 10 KB5039299 update released with 10 changes or fixes

The June 2024 optional update for Windows 10 is now available. Today's update brings KB5039299 for Windows 10 version 22H2 and older, with up to nine bug fixes or changes. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Snowblind malware abuses Android security feature to bypass security

A novel Android attack vector from a piece of malware tracked as Snowblind is abusing a security feature to bypass existing anti-tampering protections in apps that handle sensitive user data. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Plugins on WordPress.org backdoored in supply chain attack

A threat actor modified the source code of at least five plugins hosted on WordPress.org to include malicious PHP scripts that create new accounts with administrative privileges on websites running them. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Polyfill.io JavaScript supply chain attack impacts over 100K sites

Over 100,000 sites have been impacted in a supply chain attack by the Polyfill.io service after a Chinese company acquired the domain and the script was modified to redirect users to malicious and scam sites. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

New Medusa malware variants target Android users in seven countries

The Medusa banking trojan for Android has re-emerged after almost a year of keeping a lower profile in campaigns targeting France, Italy, the United States, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Neiman Marcus confirms data breach after hackers attempt to sell database

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus confirmed it suffered a data breach after hackers attempted to sell the company's database stolen in recent Snowflake data theft attacks. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

FBI warns of fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims

The FBI is warning of cybercriminals posing as law firms and lawyers that offer cryptocurrency recovery services to victims of investment scams and steal funds and personal information. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

P2PInfect botnet targets REdis servers with new ransomware module

P2PInfect, originally a dormant peer-to-peer malware botnet with unclear motives, has finally come alive to deploy a ransomware module and a cryptominer in attacks on Redis servers. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Chemical facilities warned of possible data theft in CISA CSAT breach

CISA is warning that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) environment was breached in January after hackers deployed a webshell on its Ivanti device, potentially exposing sensitive security assessments and plans. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Chrome for Android tests feature that securely verifies your ID with sites

Google is testing a new feature called "Digital Credential API" for Chrome on Android that will allow websites to request identity information from mobile wallets using Android's IdentityCredential system. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

New attack uses MSC files and Windows XSS flaw to breach networks

A novel command execution technique dubbed 'GrimResource' uses specially crafted MSC (Microsoft Saved Console) and an unpatched Windows XSS flaw to perform code execution via the Microsoft Management Console. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

CoinStats says North Korean hackers breached 1,590 crypto wallets

CoinStats suffered a massive security breach that compromised 1,590 cryptocurrency wallets, with the attack suspected to have been carried out by North Korean threat actors. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Microsoft Photos update brings requested features to Windows 11

Microsoft's updated Photos app is now available for Windows 11 in the Windows Insider Program, bringing requested interface changes and better image quality. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Facebook PrestaShop module exploited to steal credit cards

Hackers are exploiting a flaw in a premium Facebook module for PrestaShop named pkfacebook to deploy a card skimmer on vulnerable e-commerce sites and steal people's payment credit card details. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

CDK Global outage caused by BlackSuit ransomware attack

The BlackSuit ransomware gang is behind CDK Global's massive IT outage and disruption to car dealerships across North America, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Ratel RAT targets outdated Android phones in ransomware attacks

An open-source Android malware named 'Ratel RAT' is widely deployed by multiple cybercriminals to attack outdated devices, some aiming to lock them down with a ransomware module that demands payment on Telegram. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Los Angeles Unified confirms student data stolen in Snowflake account hack

The Los Angeles Unified School District has confirmed a data breach after threat actors stole student and employee data by breaching the company's Snowflake account. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

US sanctions 12 Kaspersky Lab execs for working in Russian tech sector

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned twelve Kaspersky Lab executives for operating in the technology sector of Russia. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

UNC3886 hackers use Linux rootkits to hide on VMware ESXi VMs

A suspected Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 uses publicly available open-source rootkits named 'Reptile' and 'Medusa' to remain hidden on VMware ESXi virtual machines, allowing them to conduct credential theft, command execution, and lateral movement. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

New ARM 'TIKTAG' attack impacts Google Chrome, Linux systems

A new speculative execution attack named "TIKTAG" targets ARM's Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) to leak data with over a 95% chance of success, allowing hackers to bypass the security feature. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord

A newly discovered Linux malware dubbed 'DISGOMOJI' uses the novel approach of utilizing emojis to execute commands on infected devices in attacks on government agencies in India. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

ASUS warns of critical remote authentication bypass on 7 routers

ASUS has released a new firmware update that addresses a vulnerability impacting seven router models that allow remote attackers to log in to devices. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Microsoft: New Outlook security changes coming to personal accounts

Microsoft has announced new cybersecurity enhancements for Outlook personal email accounts as part of its 'Secure Future Initiative,' including the deprecation of basic authentication (username + password) by September 16, 2024. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Keytronic confirms data breach after ransomware gang leaks stolen files

PCBA manufacturing giant Keytronic is warning it suffered a data breach after the Black Basta ransomware gang leaked 530GB of the company's stolen data two weeks ago. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Mozilla Firefox can now secure access to passwords with device credentials

Mozilla Firefox finally allows you to further protect local access to stored credentials in the browser's password manager using your device's login, including a password, fingerprint, pin, or other biometrics [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

London hospitals cancel over 800 operations after ransomware attack

NHS England revealed today that multiple London hospitals impacted by last week's Synnovis ransomware attack were forced to cancel hundreds of planned operations and appointments. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

CISA warns of Windows bug exploited in ransomware attacks

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a high-severity Windows vulnerability abused in ransomware attacks as a zero-day to its catalog of actively exploited security bugs. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Former IT staff gets 2.5 years for wiping 180 virtual servers

A former quality assurance employee of National Computer Systems (NCS) was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for reportedly deleting 180 virtual servers after being fired. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Microsoft removes Copilot app ‘incorrectly’ added on Windows PCs

Microsoft says it removed a Copilot app that was "incorrectly" added to Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems in April due to buggy Microsoft Edge updates. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Scattered Spider hackers switch focus to cloud apps for data theft

The Scattered Spider gang has started to steal data from software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and establish persistence through creating new virtual machines. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Insurance giant Globe Life investigating web portal breach

American financial services holding company Globe Life says attackers may have accessed consumer and policyholder data after breaching one of its web portals. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Microsoft delays Windows Recall amid privacy and security concerns

Microsoft is delaying the release of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature to test and secure it further before releasing it in a public preview on Copilot+ PCs. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Truist Bank confirms breach after stolen data shows up on hacking forum

Leading U.S. commercial bank Truist confirmed its systems were breached in an October 2023 cyberattack after a threat actor posted some of the company's data for sale on a hacking forum. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Ascension hacked after employee downloaded malicious file

Ascension, one of the largest U.S. healthcare systems, revealed that a May 2024 ransomware attack was caused by an employee who downloaded a malicious file onto a company device. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

New York Times warns freelancers of GitHub repo data breach

The New York Times notified an undisclosed number of contributors that some of their sensitive personal information was stolen and leaked after its GitHub repositories were breached in January 2024. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Toronto District School Board hit by a ransomware attack

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is warning that it suffered a ransomware attack on its software testing environment and is now investigating whether any personal information was exposed. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Panera warns of employee data breach after March ransomware attack

U.S. food chain giant Panera Bread is notifying employees of a data breach after unknown threat actors stole their sensitive personal information in a March ransomware attack. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Exploit for Veeam Recovery Orchestrator auth bypass available, patch now

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Veeam Recovery Orchestrator authentication bypass vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-29855 has been released, elevating the risk of being exploited in attacks. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

AWS adds passkeys support, warns root users must enable MFA

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced FIDO2 passkeys as a new method for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance account security and usability. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Google warns of actively exploited Pixel firmware zero-day

Google has released patches for 50 security vulnerabilities impacting its Pixel devices and warned that one of them had already been exploited in targeted attacks as a zero-day. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

CISA warns of criminals impersonating its employees in phone calls

Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that criminals are impersonating its employees in phone calls and attempting to deceive potential victims into transferring money. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

New phishing toolkit uses PWAs to steal login credentials

A new phishing kit has been released that allows red teamers and cybercriminals to create progressive web Apps (PWAs) that display convincing corporate login forms to steal credentials. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Life360 says hacker tried to extort them after Tile data breach

Safety and location services company Life360 says it was the target of an extortion attempt after a threat actor breached and stole sensitive information from a Tile customer support platform. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago

Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN

Microsoft has announced that the DirectAccess remote access solution is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, recommending companies migrate to the 'Always On VPN' for enhanced security and continued support. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 5 months ago