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) ...
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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’ ...
Read More »Google’s Shift to Rust Programming Cuts Android Memory Vulnerabilities by 52%
Google’s Shift to Rust Programming Cuts Android Memory Vulnerabilities by 52% https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/android-rust.png Sep 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananSecure Coding / Mobile Security Google has revealed that its transition to memory-safe languages such as Rust as part of its secure-by-design approach has led to the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities discovered in Android dropping from 76% to 24% over a period of six years. ...
Read More »Agentic AI in SOCs: A Solution to SOAR’s Unfulfilled Promises
Agentic AI in SOCs: A Solution to SOAR’s Unfulfilled Promises https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/soc.png Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) was introduced with the promise of revolutionizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) through automation, reducing manual workloads and enhancing efficiency. However, despite three generations of technology and 10 years of advancements, SOAR hasn’t fully delivered on its potential, leaving SOCs still grappling with many ...
Read More »Kaspersky Exits U.S., Automatically Replaces Software With UltraAV, Raising Concerns
Kaspersky Exits U.S., Automatically Replaces Software With UltraAV, Raising Concerns https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ks.png Sep 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananAntivirus / National Security Antivirus vendor Kaspersky has formally begun pulling back its offerings in the U.S., migrating existing users to UltraAV, effective September 19, 2024, ahead of its formal exit at the end of the month. “Kaspersky antivirus customers received a software update facilitating the ...
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