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Pierluigi Paganini August 03, 2021
Cisco fixed Remote Code Execution issue in Firepower Device Manager On-Box software

Cisco addressed a vulnerability in the Firepower Device Manager (FDM) On-Box software that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices. Cisco has addressed a vulnerability in the Firepower Device Manager (FDM) On-Box software, tracked as CVE-2021-1518, that could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices. FDM On-Box allows […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 03, 2021
Experts found potential remote code execution in PyPI

A flaw in the GitHub Actions workflow for PyPI ’s source repository could be exploited to potentially execute arbitrary code on pypi.org. Security researcher RyotaK disclosed three flaws in PyPI, the most severe one could potentially lead to the compromise of the entire PyPI infrastructure. Python Package Index (PyPI) is the official third-party software repository […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 02, 2021
Do You Trust Your Smart TV?

Did you ever stop to think that the office smart TV used for company presentations, Zoom meetings, and other work-related activities may not be so trustworthy? In our latest video, we demonstrate an attack scenario that can occur within any organization – hacking a smart TV. The video shows an insider plugging a USB Rubber […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 02, 2021
PwnedPiper flaws in PTS systems affect 80% of major US hospitals

Cybersecurity researchers disclosed multiple flaws, dubbed PwnedPiper, that left a widely-used pneumatic tube system (PTS) vulnerable to attacks. Researchers from cybersecurity Armis disclosed a set of nine vulnerabilities collectively tracked as PwnedPiper that could be exploited to carry out multiple attacks against a widely-used pneumatic tube system (PTS). The Swisslog PTS system are used in […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 02, 2021
More evidence suggests that DarkSide and BlackMatter are the same group

Researchers found evidence that the DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation. BleepingComputer found evidence that after the clamorous Colonia Pipeline attack, the DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation. The experts analyzed encryption algorithms in a decryptor used by BlackMatter, which is actively attacking corporate entities. […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 02, 2021
WordPress Download Manager Plugin was affected by two flaws

An attacker could exploit a vulnerability in the WordPress Download Manager plugin, tracked as CVE-2021-34639, to execute arbitrary code under specific configurations. Researchers from Wordfence team discovered a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-34639, affecting the WordPress Download Manager plugin that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code under specific configurations. The flaw could allow authors and […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 01, 2021
GhostEmperor, a new Chinese-speaking threat actor targets Southeast Asia

Kaspersky experts spotted a previously undocumented Chinese-speaking threat actor, tracked as GhostEmperor, that is targeting Microsoft Exchange flaws in attacks on high-profile victims. Kaspersky spotted a new Chinese-speaking threat actor, tracked as GhostEmperor, that is targeting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities in attacks aimed at high-profile victims. The long-running operation carried out by the group mostly targeted […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 01, 2021
Security Affairs newsletter Round 325

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the international press subscribe here. Crooks target Kubernetes installs via Argo Workflows to deploy miners XCSSET MacOS malware targets Telegram, Google Chrome […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 31, 2021
Threat actors leaked data stolen from EA, including FIFA code

Threat actors that hacked Electronic Arts in June have leaked full data dump stolen from the company after the failure of the negotiation with the victim. In June, hackers have compromised the network of the gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) and claimed to have stolen approximately 780 GB of data. The stolen data include the source […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 31, 2021
SolarWinds hackers breached 27 state attorneys’ offices

Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys’ offices were breached by the Russia-linked SVR group as part of the SolarWinds hack, DoJ warns. The US Department of Justice revealed that the Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys’ offices were hacked by the Russia-linked SVR (aka APT29, Cozy Bear, and The Dukes) during the SolarWinds attack. The […]