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Patch Tuesday, March 2024 Edition

Apple and Microsoft recently released software updates to fix dozens of security holes in their operating systems. Microsoft today patched at least 60 vulnerabilities in its Windows OS. Meanwhile, Apple’s new macOS Sonoma addresses at least 68 security weaknesses, and its latest updates for iOS fixes two zero-day flaws. Last week, Apple pushed out an urgent software update to its flagship iOS platform, warning that there were at least two zero-day exploits for vulnerabilities being…

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CISA Publishes SCuBA Hybrid Identity Solutions Guidance

CISA has published Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) Hybrid Identity Solutions Guidance (HISG) to help users better understand identity management capabilities and securely integrate their traditional on-premises enterprise networks with cloud-based solutions. This initial publication reflects feedback gathered during its 2023 draft public comment period. CISA encourages users to review and implement this solutions guidance as appropriate for their individual organizations. HISG is the latest resource released by CISA’s SCuBA project. In accordance with Executive Order…

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Incognito Darknet Market Mass-Extorts Buyers, Sellers

Borrowing from the playbook of ransomware purveyors, the darknet narcotics bazaar Incognito Market has begun extorting all of its vendors and buyers, threatening to publish cryptocurrency transaction and chat records of users who refuse to pay a fee ranging from $100 to $20,000. The bold mass extortion attempt comes just days after Incognito Market administrators reportedly pulled an “exit scam” that left users unable to withdraw millions of dollars worth of funds from the platform.…

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A Close Up Look at the Consumer Data Broker Radaris

If you live in the United States, the data broker Radaris likely knows a great deal about you, and they are happy to sell what they know to anyone. But how much do we know about Radaris? Publicly available data indicates that in addition to running a dizzying array of people-search websites, the co-founders of Radaris operate multiple Russian-language dating services and affiliate programs. It also appears many of their businesses have ties to a…

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Apple Released Security Updates for Multiple Products

Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Safari, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.  CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the necessary updates:  Safari 17.4  macOS Sonoma 14.4  macOS Ventura 13.6.5  macOS Monterey 12.7.4  watchOS 10.4  tvOS 17.4  visionOS 1.1 

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Cisco Releases Security Updates for Secure Client

Cisco released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Client and Secure Client for Linux. A cyber threat actor could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following security releases and apply the necessary updates:  Cisco Secure Client Carriage Return Line Feed Injection Vulnerability  Cisco Secure Client for Linux with ISE Posture Module Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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CISA Adds One Known Exploited JetBrains Vulnerability, CVE-2024-27198, to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-27198 JetBrains TeamCity Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CISA urges organizations to review the following JetBrains blog post and apply the necessary updates: Additional Critical Security Issues Affecting TeamCity On-Premises (CVE-2024-27198 and CVE-2024-27199) – Update to 2023.11.4 Now. These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational…

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CISA and NSA Release Cybersecurity Information Sheets on Cloud Security Best Practices

Today, CISA and the National Security Agency (NSA) released five joint Cybersecurity Information Sheets (CSIs) to provide organizations with recommended best practices and/or mitigations to improve the security of their cloud environment(s). Use Secure Cloud Identity and Access Management Practices Use Secure Cloud Key Management Practices Implement Network Segmentation and Encryption in Cloud Environments Secure Data in the Cloud Mitigate Risks from Managed Service Providers in Cloud Environments CISA and NSA encourage all organizations to…

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VMware Releases Security Advisory for Multiple Products

VMware released a security advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Cloud Foundation. A cyber threat actor could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following VMware security advisory and apply the necessary updates: VMSA-2024-0006

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BlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare

There are indications that U.S. healthcare giant Change Healthcare has made a $22 million extortion payment to the infamous BlackCat ransomware group (a.k.a. “ALPHV“) as the company struggles to bring services back online amid a cyberattack that has disrupted prescription drug services nationwide for weeks. However, the cybercriminal who claims to have given BlackCat access to Change’s network says the crime gang cheated them out of their share of the ransom, and that they still…

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