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Pierluigi Paganini May 28, 2024
Experts released PoC exploit code for RCE in Fortinet SIEM

Researchers released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for remote code execution flaw CVE-2024-23108 in Fortinet SIEM solution. Security researchers at Horizon3’s Attack Team released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a remote code execution issue, tracked as CVE-2024-23108, in Fortinet’s SIEM solution. The PoC exploit allows executing commands as root on Internet-facing FortiSIEM appliances. In February, cybersecurity […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 28, 2024
WordPress Plugin abused to install e-skimmers in e-commerce sites

Threat actors are exploiting a WordPress plugin to insert malicious PHP code in e-commerce sites and steal credit card data. Sucuri researchers observed threat actors using a PHP snippet WordPress plugin to install malicious code in WooCommerce e-stores and harvest credit card details. In the campaign spotted by the experts, attackers use a very obscure […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 28, 2024
TP-Link Archer C5400X gaming router is affected by a critical flaw

Researchers warn of a critical remote code execution vulnerability in TP-Link Archer C5400X gaming router. Researchers at OneKey discovered a a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-5035 (CVSS score 10.0), in TP-Link Archer C5400X gaming router. A remote, unauthenticated, attacker can exploit the vulnerability to execute commands on the device. The TP-Link Archer C5400X […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 27, 2024
Sav-Rx data breach impacted over 2.8 million individuals

Prescription service firm Sav-Rx disclosed a data breach that potentially impacted over 2.8 million people in the United States. Prescription service company Sav-Rx disclosed a data breach after 2023 cyberattack. The company is notifying 2,812,336 individuals impacted by the security breach in the United States. A&A Services, which operates as Sav-RX, shared with the Maine […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 27, 2024
The Impact of Remote Work and Cloud Migrations on Security Perimeters

Organizations had to re-examine the traditional business perimeter and migrate to cloud-based tools to support distributed workforces. What is the impact? The almost overnight shift to remote work, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, has profoundly impacted how businesses use technology. Organizations across the globe had to adapt and adapt quickly.  They had to re-examine the […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 27, 2024
New ATM Malware family emerged in the threat landscape

Experts warn of a new ATM malware family that is advertised in the cybercrime underground, it was developed to target Europe. A threat actor is advertising a new ATM malware family that claims to be able of compromised 99% of devices in Europe. The threat actor is offering the malware for $30,000, he claims that […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 27, 2024
A high-severity vulnerability affects Cisco Firepower Management Center

Cisco addressed a SQL injection vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software.  Cisco addressed a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20360 (CVSS score 8.8), in the web-based management interface of the Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software.  The vulnerability is a SQL injection issue, an attacker can exploit the flaw to obtain […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 26, 2024
CERT-UA warns of malware campaign conducted by threat actor UAC-0006

The Ukraine CERT-UA warns of a concerning increase in cyberattacks attributed to the financially-motivated threat actor UAC-0006. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of surge in in cyberattacks linked to the financially-motivated threat actor UAC-0006. UAC-0006 has been active since at least 2013. The threat actors focus on compromising accountants’ PCs (which […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 26, 2024
Security Affairs newsletter Round 473 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Fake AV websites used to distribute info-stealer malware MITRE December 2023 attack: Threat actors created rogue […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 26, 2024
Malware-laced JAVS Viewer deploys RustDoor implant in supply chain attack

Malicious actors compromised the JAVS Viewer installer to deliver the RustDoor malware in a supply chain attack. Rapid7 researchers warned that threat actors added a backdoor to the installer for the Justice AV Solutions JAVS Viewer software. The attackers were able to inject a backdoor in the JAVS Viewer v8.3.7 installer that is being distributed from […]