New Android Trojan ‘SoumniBot’ Hides with Clever Tricks
SoumniBot, a new Android trojan, exploits manifest extraction and parsing flaws to target South Korean users. The malware is “notable for an unconventional approach to evading analysis and detection, namely obfuscation of the Android manifest,” according to Kaspersky researcher Dmitry…
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AWS, Google, and Azure CLI Tools May Contain Credential Leaks
According to a recent cybersecurity study, sensitive Credential Leaks may be exposed in build logs by using command-line interface (CLI) tools from Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS), which puts enterprises in serious danger. The cloud security company Orca has termed this vulnerability…
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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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Deep Dive into Cybersecurity Breach Prevention
In an era where digital threats loom around every virtual corner, understanding and preventing a cybersecurity breach has never been more crucial. It’s not just about the tech-savvy elite; this is a call to action for everyone, from individuals to corporate giants. So, buckle up as we embark…
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Cyber Security Programs: Your First Step Towards a Secure Future
The landscape of cyber security programs is as vast as it is critical. These programs range from formal degrees and certifications to bootcamps and online courses, each designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to combat digital threats. But it’s not just about learning to fight…
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