Security Affairs

Pierluigi Paganini September 06, 2024
Apache fixed a new remote code execution flaw in Apache OFBiz

Apache addressed a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Apache OFBiz open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Apache fixed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45195 (CVSS score: 7.5) affecting the Apache OFBiz open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Apache OFBizÂź is an open source product for the automation of enterprise processes that includes framework components and business […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 06, 2024
Russia-linked GRU Unit 29155 targeted critical infrastructure globally

The United States and its allies state that Russia-linked threat actors operating under the GRU are behind global critical infrastructure attacks. The FBI, CISA, and NSA linked threat actors from Russia’s GRU Unit 29155 to global cyber operations since at least 2020. These operations include espionage, sabotage, and reputational damage. The United States and its […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 05, 2024
Veeam fixed a critical flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication software

Veeam addressed 18 high and critical severity flaws in Veeam Backup & Replication, Service Provider Console, and One. Veeam released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities impacting its products, the company fixed 18 high and critical severity flaws in Veeam Backup & Replication, Service Provider Console, and One. The most severe flaw included in the September 2024 security bulletin is a […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 05, 2024
Earth Lusca adds multiplatform malware KTLVdoor to its arsenal

The Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca used the new backdoor KTLVdoor in an attack against a trading company in China. Trend Micro Researchers spotted the Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca using a new multiplatform backdoor called KTLVdoor. The Earth Lusca group has been active since at least the first half of 2023, it primarily targeted […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 05, 2024
Is Russian group APT28 behind the cyber attack on the German air traffic control agency (DFS)?

A cyber attack hit the German air traffic control agency (DFS) disrupting its operations, experts attribute it to Russia-linked group APT28. A cyber attack targeted the German Air Traffic Control Agency (DFS), as reported by Spiegel and European Truth. DFS, based in Langen near Frankfurt, confirmed that attackers breached its office connection but confirmed that […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 05, 2024
Quishing, an insidious threat to electric car owners

Quishing is a type of phishing attack where crooks use QR codes to trick users into providing sensitive information or downloading malware. In recent years, the spread of electric cars has led to an increase in public charging stations. However, new cyber threats have emerged with this growth, including “quishing.” This term, a combination of […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 04, 2024
Google fixed actively exploited Android flaw CVE-2024-32896

Google addressed a security vulnerability in its Android operating system that is actively exploited in attacks in the wild. Google addressed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-32896 (CVSS score: 7.8), in its Android operating system that is under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability CVE-2024-32896 is a privilege escalation in the Android Framework component. […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 04, 2024
Head Mare hacktivist group targets Russia and Belarus

A group of hacktivist known as Head Mare took advantage of the recent CVE-2023-38831 WinRAR flaw in attacks against organizations in Russia and Belarus. Kaspersky researchers reported that a hacktivist group known as Head Mare exploited recently disclosed WinRAR flaw CVE-2023-38831 in attacks against organizations in Russia and Belarus. Head Mare has been active since at least 2023 exclusively targeting companies in Russia […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 04, 2024
Zyxel fixed critical OS command injection flaw in multiple routers

Taiwanese manufacturer Zyxel addressed a critical OS command injection flaw affecting multiple models of its business routers. Zyxel has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7261 (CVSS v3 score of 9.8), impacting multiple models of its business routers. The flaw is an operating system (OS) command injection issue that stems from the improper […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 03, 2024
VMware fixed a code execution flaw in Fusion hypervisor

VMware released a patch to address a high-severity code execution flaw in its Fusion hypervisor, users are urged to apply it. VMware addressed a high-severity code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38811 (CVSS 8.8/10), in its Fusion hypervisor. The vulnerability is due to the usage of an insecure environment variable, a threat actor with standard user privileges can […]