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Rand Study Reveals Potential for Weaponizing Language Models An alarming new study conducted by RAND, the US nonprofit think tank, has raised concerns about the potential for large language models (LLMs) and generative AI chatbots to be used for planning large-scale acts of destruction, including bio-weapons attacks. The study involved experts asking an uncensored LLM…
Vulnerabilities CISA Warns of Old JBoss RichFaces Vulnerability Being Exploited in Attacks The U.S. cybersecurity agency, CISA, has issued a warning to organizations about an old vulnerability in JBoss RichFaces that is being exploited in attacks. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2018-14667, has been added to CISA‘s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, and federal agencies have…
Spear-Phishing Email Campaign Targets Azerbaijan Company and Its Business Partners A recent spear-phishing email campaign has targeted businesses associated with an Azerbaijan company by hiding malware behind images. The attack exploited the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia as a lure for victims. The emails, which claimed to contain information about a border clash, were…
Series of Highly Sophisticated Attacks Targeting Okta Users Spark Concerns Introduction A recent surge in highly sophisticated cyber attacks targeting organizations using multifactor authentication (MFA), particularly those relying on vendors like Okta, has raised significant concerns. The attacks have specifically targeted hospitality groups and casinos, creating alarm across the industry. One particular method that has…
Vulnerabilities In-the-Wild Exploitation Expected for Critical TeamCity Flaw Allowing Server Takeover Introduction A critical flaw has been discovered in the TeamCity CI/CD server, exposing organizations to the risk of server takeover. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-42793, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain administrative control over vulnerable servers without authentication. The bug was discovered…
Mac Security Survey 2023 Reveals Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for robust online security measures is more important than ever. With an increasing number of threats emerging, it is crucial for users of all operating systems to prioritize cybersecurity. In our latest report, we analyze…
Industrial Control System (ICS) Malware: A Growing Threat Industrial Control Systems (ICS) play a crucial role in managing and controlling physical processes in industries such as energy production, water desalination, and manufacturing. These systems are typically complex and diverse, making it challenging for malware authors to develop ICS-specific malware. However, despite these challenges, there have…
Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Target Microsoft Teams Users Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Target Microsoft Teams Users By Cybersecurity: Russian Hackers Back with a New Target: Microsoft Teams Recent reports have revealed that the Russian state-sponsored hackers responsible for the SolarWinds attacks have returned, this time targeting users of the popular Microsoft Teams application. The hackers, known as…
ICS/OT Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Organizations Doubled in Past Year: Report A recent report by industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has revealed a significant increase in ransomware attacks targeting industrial organizations and infrastructure. According to the report, the number of such attacks has doubled since the second quarter of 2022. The data from the second quarter…
Apple Patches Another Kernel Flaw Exploited in ‘Operation Triangulation’ Attacks Summary Apple has released major security updates for its iOS, macOS, and iPadOS platforms, addressing critical vulnerabilities, including a kernel bug that was actively exploited in the wild. The flaw, known as CVE-2023-38606, affected devices running iOS and macOS and was used as part of…