Crypto Scam App Disguised as WalletConnect Steals $70K in Five-Month Campaign https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/crypto.png Sep 28, 2024Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / Mobile Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Android app on the Google Play Store that enabled the threat actors behind it to steal approximately $70,000 in cryptocurrency from victims over a period of nearly five months. The dodgy app, identified by Check ...
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How to Plan and Prepare for Penetration Testing
How to Plan and Prepare for Penetration Testing https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/breachlock.png As security technology and threat awareness among organizations improves so do the adversaries who are adopting and relying on new techniques to maximize speed and impact while evading detection. Ransomware and malware continue to be the method of choice by big game hunting (BGH) cyber criminals, and the increased use of ...
Read More »Progress Software Releases Patches for 6 Flaws in WhatsUp Gold – Patch Now
Progress Software Releases Patches for 6 Flaws in WhatsUp Gold – Patch Now https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pregress.png Sep 27, 2024Ravie LakshmananSoftware Security / Vulnerability Progress Software has released another round of updates to address six security flaws in WhatsUp Gold, including two critical vulnerabilities. The issues, the company said, have been resolved in version 24.0.1 released on September 20, 2024. The company has ...
Read More »Critical Linux CUPS Printing System Flaws Could Allow Remote Command Execution
Critical Linux CUPS Printing System Flaws Could Allow Remote Command Execution https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/linux-printer.png Sep 27, 2024Ravie LakshmananLinux / Vulnerability A new set of security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in the OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) on Linux systems that could permit remote command execution under certain conditions. “A remote unauthenticated attacker can silently replace existing printers’ (or install new ones) ...
Read More »Cybersecurity Certifications: The Gateway to Career Advancement
Cybersecurity Certifications: The Gateway to Career Advancement https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sans.png Sep 27, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity Certifications In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of organizational resilience. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. Whether you’re a seasoned cyber professional or just starting your journey, signing up for the GIAC Newsletter ...
Read More »U.S. Sanctions Two Crypto Exchanges for Facilitating Cybercrime and Money Laundering
U.S. Sanctions Two Crypto Exchanges for Facilitating Cybercrime and Money Laundering https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hackers.png The U.S. government on Thursday sanctioned two cryptocurrency exchanges and unsealed an indictment against a Russian national for his alleged involvement in the operation of several money laundering services that were offered to cybercriminals. The virtual currency exchanges, Cryptex and PM2BTC, have been alleged to facilitate the laundering ...
Read More »Overloaded with SIEM Alerts? Discover Effective Strategies in This Expert-Led Webinar
Overloaded with SIEM Alerts? Discover Effective Strategies in This Expert-Led Webinar https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/siem.png Sep 26, 2024The Hacker NewsThreat Detection / IT Security Imagine trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the haystack is on fire, and there are a million other needles you also need to find. That’s what dealing with security alerts can feel like. SIEM was supposed ...
Read More »N. Korean Hackers Deploy New KLogEXE and FPSpy Malware in Targeted Attacks
N. Korean Hackers Deploy New KLogEXE and FPSpy Malware in Targeted Attacks https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/malware.png Sep 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Malware Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed leveraging two new malware strains dubbed KLogEXE and FPSpy. The activity has been attributed to an adversary tracked as Kimsuky, which is also known as APT43, ARCHIPELAGO, Black Banshee, Emerald ...
Read More »Hackers Could Have Remotely Controlled Kia Cars Using Only License Plates
Hackers Could Have Remotely Controlled Kia Cars Using Only License Plates https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/car-hacking.png Sep 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananAutomotive Industry / Technology Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a set of now patched vulnerabilities in Kia vehicles that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed remote control over key functions simply by using only a license plate. “These attacks could be executed remotely on any hardware-equipped ...
Read More »Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint for Enabling Tracking in Firefox Without User Consent
Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint for Enabling Tracking in Firefox Without User Consent https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/firefox.png Sep 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananData Protection / Online Tracking Vienna-based privacy non-profit noyb (short for None Of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority (DPA) against Firefox maker Mozilla for enabling a new feature called Privacy Preserving Attribution (PPA) without explicitly seeking users’ ...
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