Malware

28 Oct

VMware Releases Security Updates

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Original release date: October 28, 2022 VMware has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in VMware Cloud Foundation. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2022-002 and apply the necessary updates and workarounds. This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.

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28 Oct

Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2022

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

The number of cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions deals in 2021 set a record pace. The first three quarters of the year saw 151 transactions in the industry, according to 451 Research. That’s up from 94 for the same period in 2020. That trend is likely to continue in 2022. Many of the 2021 transactions CSO reported were in the identity and cloud security markets, especially toward the end of the year. This trend is likely…

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27 Oct

CISA Releases Four Industrial Control Systems Advisories

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Original release date: October 27, 2022 CISA has released four (4) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on October 27, 2022. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released ICS advisory for technical details and mitigations: •    ICSA-22-300-01 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarm and Events Server •    ICSA-22-300-02 SAUTER Controls moduWeb •    ICSA-22-300-03 Rockwell Automation Stratix Devices Containing Cisco IOS •  …

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27 Oct

Vice Society Hackers Are Behind Several Ransomware Attacks Against Education Sector

Attacks, Malware

It is highly recommended to implement and maintain a regular patching cycle for all devices in an organization and particularly devices that are Internet-facing. Vice Society exploits vulnerabilities to both gain an initial foothold into an environment as well as escalating privileges on infected systems. By making sure all devices are up-to-date on patches consistently, an organization can help prevent threat actors like Vice Society from being able to gain a foothold into an environment.…

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27 Oct

Medibank Provides An Update

Attacks, Malware

Medibank plans to aid their customers moving forward by providing some resources free of charge, those include: • Financial support for customers who are in a uniquely vulnerable position because of this crime.• Free identity monitoring services for customers who have had their primary ID compromised• Reimbursement of fees for re-issue of identity documents that have been fully compromised in this crime.• Specialist identity protection advice and resources from IDCARE.• Medibank’s mental health and wellbeing…

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27 Oct

LinkedIn’s New Security Features Combat Fake Profiles, Threat Actors

Attacks, Malware

Fake accounts, fake job offers, and phishing attacks are all common tactics of threat actors using LinkedIn to target individuals. Threat actors may message individuals asking them to visit a company site which is reality, a fake site designed to steal credentials. Users should always be cautious if sent an external link on LinkedIn. Additionally, users should be wary of any files sent on LinkedIn from unknown users — threat actors will often use this…

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27 Oct

How Cisco’s Cloud Control Framework helps it comply with multiple security standards

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

An XKCD comic strip shows two tech workers frustrated that there are 14 competing standards for a variety of use cases. “We need to develop one unified standard that covers everyone’s use cases,” they say. The next frame shows that there are now 15 standards instead of one. Brad Arkin, the chief security and trust officer at Cisco, will tell you that this illustration of how standards proliferate hits uncomfortably close to the truth. “Everybody…

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26 Oct

How to update your Windows driver blocklist to keep malicious drivers away

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

For many years, attackers have used and abused various ways to get on our systems. From phishing to tricking us to click on websites, if an attacker can get their code on our systems they are no longer our systems. Attackers will even invest the time, energy, and expense to get their malicious drivers approved and co-designed through the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program in order to gain access to our machines. Ensuring that these malicious…

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26 Oct

VMware Releases Patch for Remote Code Execution Bug In Cloud Foundation

Attacks, Malware

As always, it is highly recommended to patch any appliances using vulnerable versions of software and to implement a plan for regular updates.In the event that applying the official patch is not immediately feasible, VMware has also released a temporary workaround: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/89809 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-critical-cloud-foundation-remote-code-execution-bug/

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26 Oct

Cisco Warns Admins to Patch AnyConnect Flaw Exploited in Attacks

Attacks, Malware

The U.S. cybersecurity agency also strongly urged all organizations worldwide to prioritize patching these security bugs, even though BOD 22-01 only applies to U.S. FCEB agencies. Organizations are recommended to create a patch management policy to verify that all current systems are kept up to date. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-warns-admins-to-patch-anyconnect-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/

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