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CISA releases indicators of compromise for hard-hit VMware Horizon
Federal authorities warn a more complex form of malware is providing advanced persistent threat actors with vast command and control capabilities.
By Matt Kapko • July 18, 2022 -
Fake GitHub commits can trick developers into using malicious code
Threat actors can easily alter the identity and timestamp associated with software updates, putting developers at serious risk, Checkmarx research shows.
By Matt Kapko • July 18, 2022 -
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Log4j is far from over, cyber review board says
Exploitation of Log4j occurred at lower levels than experts predicted, yet it remains an "endemic vulnerability," the Cyber Safety Review Board said.
By Naomi Eide • July 14, 2022 -
Threat actors favor brute force attacks to hit cloud services
Google Cloud warned that organizations face their greatest threat due to weak passwords and vulnerable software.
By Matt Kapko • July 12, 2022 -
Microsoft rollback on macro blocking in Office sows confusion
The company said it remains "fully committed" to disabling macros by default, and the temporary measure will make the product more user friendly.
By David Jones • July 11, 2022 -
What to watch with 5G network security
For wireless network carriers, 5G is a model of what’s next. But it also introduces features and services that dramatically expand the threat surface.
By Matt Kapko • July 8, 2022 -
Apple's coming security features an answer to government-backed spyware
While some mobile security experts hail Lockdown Mode as a breakthrough, others warn the features will not extend to third-party apps.
By David Jones • July 7, 2022 -
Federal authorities warn MedusaLocker ransomware targeting remote desktop vulnerabilities
The ransomware as a service group began targeting healthcare and other industries in 2019. In recent months, activity has surged once again.
By David Jones • July 1, 2022 -
Organizations lag on confidence and policies to manage open source security
It's taking longer for companies to find open source vulnerabilities, and shaky policies mean only the most critical vulnerabilities are attended to.
By David Jones • June 24, 2022 -
Attackers keep targeting VMware Horizon, exploiting unpatched Log4Shell
In one case, CISA found multiple threat actors compromising an organization using Log4Shell, which leveraged access to gain remote command and control.
By Naomi Eide • June 24, 2022 -
Dozens of vulnerabilities threaten major OT device makers
Researchers from Forescout’s Vedere Labs found 56 vulnerabilities across big names like Honeywell and Motorola raising design-level security concerns.
By David Jones • June 21, 2022 -
Microsoft releases long sought patch for Office Follina zero day as CISA, customers assess impact
The fix comes two weeks after the industry was forced to improvise with a workaround solution, while nation-state and criminal actors exploited the vulnerability.
By David Jones • June 15, 2022 -
Microsoft resolves critical vulnerability in Azure Synapse after prior patches fall short
Orca Security warned in January that attackers could gain remote code execution, taking over tenant workspaces.
By David Jones • June 14, 2022 -
Tenable CEO calls out Microsoft on lack of transparency on vulnerabilities
Amit Yoran claims Microsoft failed to acknowledge a critical vulnerability in Azure until Tenable said it would go public.
By David Jones • June 13, 2022 -
5 takeaways from the RSA Conference
The event tried to pick up where it left off 28 months ago. Can defenders keep up with the accelerated pace and scale of the cyber threat?
By Matt Kapko • June 13, 2022 -
Threat actors deploy new attack methods as Microsoft Follina vulnerability lingers
Researchers discover new vectors, including the use of remote access trojan AsyncRAT.
By David Jones • June 10, 2022 -
FBI, CISA issue warning on China-backed cyber threats against the telecom industry
State-sponsored actors are targeting small and home office networking equipment for access.
By David Jones • June 8, 2022 -
Attackers aim for Atlassian Confluence zero day with mass, targeted exploitation
The threat activity comes days after Atlassian released a security fix for the on-premise vulnerability.
By David Jones • June 7, 2022 -
Atlassian releases fix for critical zero day impacting Confluence
Attackers could take control of affected devices without need for authentication.
By David Jones • June 3, 2022 -
CISA issues warning after critical zero day hits Atlassian's Confluence
No patch or workaround is currently available and federal agencies are required to disconnect from the product.
By David Jones • June 3, 2022 -
Food supplier cyber risk spreads 1 year after JBS attack
Ransomware attacks target common vulnerabilities like legacy OT systems and equipment that lacks modern security tools.
By Matt Kapko • June 2, 2022 -
Microsoft zero day under attack as industry awaits patch
One threat actor has been exploiting the Follina vulnerability to deliver malware, Proofpoint researchers said Tuesday.
By David Jones • Updated June 8, 2022 -
Microsoft Office zero day leaves researchers scrambling over the holiday weekend
The company warns a successful attack could allow an attacker to install programs, delete data or create new accounts.
By David Jones • Updated May 31, 2022 -
Persistent vulnerabilities put VMware on the defense
Recent flaws earned the company CISA's 10th emergency directive, the latest in a series of potential high-impact flaws for enterprise users.
By Matt Kapko • May 27, 2022 -
Feds release grim reminder: Threat actors prey on basic security mishaps
Federal authorities and U.S. allies admonished companies to tighten weak controls and configurations.
By David Jones • May 20, 2022