Popular PuTTY SSH Client Is Open to Key Recovery Attack
Users are being notified by the developers of the PuTTY Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet client about a serious flaw that affects versions 0.68 through 0.80 and has the potential to be used to fully recover NIST P-521 (ecdsa-sha2-nistp521) private keys. The vulnerability has been designated…
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Palo Alto Networks Issues Quick Fixes for PAN-OS Exploitation
In order to address a maximum-severity security hole affecting PAN-OS software that has been actively exploited in the wild, Palo Alto Networks has published hotfixes. The critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-3400 (CVSS score: 10.0), involves command injection in the GlobalProtect…
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Fortinet Releases Important Security Updates
Fortinet has recently addressed a critical security vulnerability impacting FortiClientLinux, mitigating the risk of potential arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability, officially designated as CVE-2023-45590, has been assigned a substantial CVSS score of 9.4 out of a maximum of 10. According…
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Microsoft Releases a Massive April Patch Release
Microsoft’s April 2024 security updates fixed 149 vulnerabilities, two of which are being actively exploited in the wild. Out of the 149 defects, one is classified as low severity, three are critical, 142 are important, and three are moderate. The update also addresses 21 vulnerabilities that…
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V8 Sandbox, a new defense against browser attacks, by Google Chrome
To address memory corruption issues, Google has announced support for the so-called V8 Sandbox in the Chrome web browser. Samuel Groß, the technical lead for V8 security, states that the sandbox is intended to stop “memory corruption in V8 from spreading within the host process.”…
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“Latrodectus”: Is This Malware Lurking in Your Email?
Latrodectus is a new strain of malware recently discovered by threat researchers. It has been distributed through email phishing campaigns since at least late November 2023. In a recent collaborative analysis by experts from Proofpoint and Team Cymru, it was revealed that Latrodectus functions as a…
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In “Incognito Mode,” Google will remove billions of browsing records.
As part of the settlement of a class action lawsuit, Google has agreed to delete billions of data records that show users’ browsing activity without their knowledge or consent while using its Chrome browser. The class action lawsuit, filed in 2020, claimed that the firm had deceived consumers…
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How Managed IT Services Strengthen Cyber Defenses
In the fast-paced digital landscape, where cyber threats loom large, businesses find themselves in an ongoing battle to secure their sensitive data and digital assets. This article delves into the pivotal role of Managed IT Services in fortifying cyber defenses, exploring how these services act as…
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Kasseika Ransomware Utilizing BYOVD Technique to Bypass Pre-Encryption Security Measures
Kasseika, a ransomware gang, has recently started using the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attack to disable security processes on compromised Windows hosts. This group has joined other well-known groups such as Akira, AvosLocker, BlackByte, and RobbinHood in employing this technique. In…
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Malware for MacOS Hides in Cracked Applications, Aiming to Attack Cryptocurrency Wallets
It has been noted that cracked software is infecting users of Apple macOS with a stealer malware that was not previously described. This malware is capable of harvesting information about the machine as well as bitcoin wallet data. Kaspersky, which discovered the artifacts in the wild, stated that…
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