The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding a significant OS command injection vulnerability in Aviatrix Controllers, identified as CVE-2024-50603. This vulnerability poses a serious risk, as it allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on…
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BitMEX Fined $100 Million for Violating Bank Secrecy Act
In a significant legal development, HDR Global Trading Ltd., operating under the name BitMEX, has been fined $100 million for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. Attorney for the United States, Matthew Podolsky, announced the sentencing on January 17, 2025, highlighting…
Hackers Deploy Web Shell To Abuse IIS Worker And Exfiltrate Data
An attacker exploited a vulnerability in the batchupload.aspx and email_settings.aspx pages on the target server that allowed them to upload a malicious web shell to the IIS worker process (w3wp.exe). They initially attempted to upload a web shell to another…
CISA Releases Guidelines For Closing Software Understanding Gap
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a pivotal report calling for urgent action to address the “software understanding gap.” This comprehensive document highlights the significant disparity between the rapid advancement in software production and the corresponding investment…
Russian Threat Actor “Star Blizzard” Exploit WhatsApp Accounts Using QR Codes
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a concerning strategic shift by the notorious Russian threat actor group “Star Blizzard.” Known for its spear-phishing campaigns targeting government, diplomatic, and civil society sectors, the group has now expanded its tactics to compromise WhatsApp…
Hackers Exploiting California Wildfire Sparks to Launching Phishing Attacks
As California grapples with devastating wildfires, communities are rallying to protect lives and property. Unfortunately, these disasters have also created an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the chaos and uncertainty. Veriti Research has identified alarming trends in phishing scams linked…
FTC Slams GoDaddy For Not Implement Standard Security Practices Following Major Breaches
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will require GoDaddy Inc. to develop and implement a comprehensive information security program. This decision comes in response to allegations that the prominent web hosting company has consistently failed to adequately…
New Botnet Exploiting DNS Records Misconfiguration To Deliver Malware
Botnets are the networks of compromised devices that have evolved significantly since the internet’s inception. Threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to control these devices remotely by leveraging them for malicious activities. These activities range from spamming to launching devastating distributed denial-of-service…
AIRASHI Botnet Exploiting 0DAY Vulnerabilities In Large Scale DDoS Attacks
AISURU botnet launched a DDoS attack targeting Black Myth: Wukong distribution platforms in August 2024 that leveraged a 0DAY vulnerability on cnPilot routers and used RC4 encryption for sample strings. After a brief pause in September, the botnet reappeared in…
Thousands of PHP-based Web Applications Exploited to Deploy Malware
A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged, threatening the integrity of thousands of PHP-based web applications. A report from Imperva Threat Research has unveiled a sophisticated campaign where malicious actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in these applications to deploy malware, particularly with…