> TODAY'S SUMMARY (15 articles)
Today's cybersecurity landscape highlights several critical threats and trends. Barracuda has addressed two severe vulnerabilities in their ESG and other products that could allow remote root access if exploited together. Meanwhile, CISA has confirmed active exploitation of a WordPress Core flaw during software upgrades, urging immediate attention. Mozilla is delaying Firefox patches to prevent AI from exploiting a known vulnerability. In the IoT space, 1.3 million Android TV boxes have been compromised by their manufacturer to function as residential proxies through a botnet. Additionally, an authentication flaw in Node-RED is being exploited in the wild, underscoring the importance of timely patching. Lastly, AI-generated malware continues to evolve, raising concerns about its potential impact.
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Internet of Things hijacked for attack on small biz
Security firm had not yet completed its investigation
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Malware rendered key track data unusable
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Security vendor play down seriousness of vulnerabilities
The thieves could book flights or use the miles as a form of online currency.
The news comes less than two months after GozNym set up and launched redirection attacks on banks in Poland.
Exposed info includes name, age, address, phone number, ethnicity, political affiliation, estimated income, marital status and more.
Organizations urged to back-up and remain cautious
Black hats can pick up valuable info to use in attacks, warns Intel Security
Perils of password reuse laid bare
Attackers stole 3.6 million ‘ethers’ from investor The DAO.
One in three said they would trust a technology company with their e-money transactions.
Fareit is an information stealer that targets email passwords and browser-stored passwords, as well as FTP credentials.
IDT911 found that the majority lack the necessary resources, such as cyber-insurance or extra funds, to become operational once again if hit.