Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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New Malware Hits 300,000 Users with Rogue Chrome and Edge Extensions

An ongoing, widespread malware campaign has been observed installing rogue Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions via a trojan distributed via fake websites masquerading as popular software. "The trojan malware contains different deliverables ranging from simple adware extensions that hijack searches to more sophisticated malicious scripts that deliver local extensions to steal private data

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'0.0.0.0 Day' Flaw Puts Chrome, Firefox, Mozilla Browsers at RCE Risk

An open source security firm, Oligo Security, has discovered a vulnerability called "0.0.0.0 Day" that allows attackers to execute code on web browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, potentially leading to data theft and malware.

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Cisco Warns of Critical RCE Zero-Days in End of Life IP Phones

Cisco has issued a warning about critical remote code execution zero-days affecting the web-based management interface of the Small Business SPA 300 and SPA 500 series IP phones, which are no longer supported.

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CISA Warns of Hackers Abusing Cisco Smart Install Feature

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has advised organizations to disable the legacy Cisco Smart Install (SMI) feature due to recent attacks exploiting it.

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North Korea Kimsuky Launch Phishing Attacks on Universities

Cybersecurity analysts have uncovered critical details about the North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group Kimsuky, which has been targeting universities as part of its global espionage operations.

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Russian Spies Hacked UK Government Systems Earlier This Year, Stole Data and Emails

Russian spies hacked UK government systems earlier this year, stealing data and emails in a nation-state attack. The breach targeted the Home Office's systems, which had not been previously reported.

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Hazy Issue in Entra ID Allows Privileged Users to Become Global Admins

An issue with Microsoft's Entra ID identity and access management service could allow a hacker with admin-level access to gain global administrator privileges within an organization's cloud environment.

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Microsoft Warns of Unpatched Office Vulnerability Leading to Data Breaches

Microsoft has disclosed an unpatched zero-day in Office that, if successfully exploited, could result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information to malicious actors. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38200 (CVSS score: 7.5), has been described as a spoofing flaw that affects the following versions of Office - Microsoft Office 2016 for 32-bit edition and 64-bit editions Microsoft

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Experts Uncover Severe AWS Flaws Leading to RCE, Data Theft, and Full-Service Takeovers

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered multiple critical flaws in Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings that, if successfully exploited, could result in serious consequences. "The impact of these vulnerabilities range between remote code execution (RCE), full-service user takeover (which might provide powerful administrative access), manipulation of AI modules, exposing sensitive data, data

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Microsoft Reveals Four OpenVPN Flaws Leading to Potential RCE and LPE

Microsoft on Thursday disclosed four medium-severity security flaws in the open-source OpenVPN software that could be chained to achieve remote code execution (RCE) and local privilege escalation (LPE). "This attack chain could enable attackers to gain full control over targeted endpoints, potentially resulting in data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive information

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FCC proposes consumer protections for AI-generated robocalls

The FCC proposed a first-of-their-kind ruling on AI-generated robocalls and robotexts. 

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How to Weaponize Microsoft Copilot for Cyberattackers

Copilot is an AI-based chatbot used by enterprises to streamline tasks, but it can also be manipulated by attackers to steal data and conduct phishing scams without leaving a trace.

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New Flaws in Sonos Smart Speakers Allow Hackers to Eavesdrop on Users

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered weaknesses in Sonos smart speakers that could be exploited by malicious actors to clandestinely eavesdrop on users. The vulnerabilities "led to an entire break in the security of Sonos's secure boot process across a wide range of devices and remotely being able to compromise several devices over the air," NCC Group security researchers Alex Plaskett and

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US Offers $10 Million for Information on Iranian Hackers Behind CyberAv3ngers Water Utility Attacks

The U.S. State Department has offered a $10 million reward for information on six Iranian government hackers who allegedly targeted U.S. water utilities last fall. These individuals were previously sanctioned for targeting critical infrastructure.

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Number of Incidents Affecting GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jira Continues to Rise

The number of incidents affecting GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jira is on the rise, leading to outages, human errors, cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, security vulnerabilities, and data loss for DevSecOps teams, according to GitProtect.io.

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Report reveals 10% increase in the exploitation of old CVEs

The exploitation of old common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) rose by 10% from 2023 to 2024.

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New Ransomware Groups Emerge Despite Crackdowns

According to a report by Rapid7, a total of 21 new or rebranded groups have emerged since January 2024, alongside existing groups like LockBit, which has survived law enforcement crackdowns.

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Consumer Reports Study Finds Data Removal Services are Often Ineffective

Consumer Reports cautioned against relying too heavily on data removal services, as many fall short of expectations despite high costs. The study highlighted the need for better protection of consumer data and stricter regulations on data brokers.

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Phishing Attack Exploits Google, WhatsApp to Steal Data

The attack begins with a phishing email that directs recipients to what appears to be an Amazon account verification link. However, this link is a deceptive graphic hosted on Google Drawings, a component of the Google Workspace suite.

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Sports Venues Must Vet Their Vendors to Maintain Security

The sports and entertainment industries face unique cybersecurity challenges due to the rapid technological advancements being implemented. Cyber-physical systems like augmented reality and smart sensors increase security concerns.