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Exploring the Vulnerabilities: Unveiling Weincloud’s Exploitable Weaknesses and the Risk to ICS Devices

Nguyen Michael2 years ago07 mins

ICS/OT Weintek Weincloud Vulnerabilities Allowed Manipulation, Damaging of ICS Devices Introduction Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Weintek Weincloud product, which could have been exploited by hackers to manipulate and damage Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Weintek Weincloud is a cloud-based product designed for remotely managing human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and operations. These vulnerabilities were recently…

The Rising Threat: China and AI Pose Unparalleled Risk, Warns Top FBI Officials

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

Cybercrime: FBI Warns of Unparalleled Threat from China and AI Cybercrime: FBI Warns of Unparalleled Threat from China and AI By July 26, 2023 The FBI has issued a stark warning about the imminent threat posed by China‘s rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). FBI Director Christopher Wray and Assistant Director, Cyber Division, Bryan Vorndran…

The Threat Continues: Tens of Thousands of Citrix Appliances at Risk

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Vulnerabilities Over 20,000 Citrix Appliances Vulnerable to New Exploit Overview A recent report by cybersecurity firm Bishop Fox has revealed that over 20,000 Citrix appliances are vulnerable to a new exploit technique targeting a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2023-3519. The exploit takes advantage of a critical-severity bug in Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway, allowing attackers…

Microsoft 365 Breach: Millions of Azure AD Apps at Risk

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

The Storm-0558 Breach: A Further-Reaching and Impactful Threat The recent Storm-0558 breach, which granted Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) actors access to emails within 25 US government agencies, has revealed a potential risk that goes beyond what was initially anticipated. The breach not only put Microsoft cloud services at risk but also highlighted deficiencies in…

Industrial Organizations at Risk: Uncovering Vulnerabilities in the PiiGAB Product

Nguyen Michael2 years ago07 mins

Vulnerabilities in PiiGAB Product Could Expose Industrial Organizations to Attacks A recent discovery by researchers has revealed potentially serious vulnerabilities in a product developed by PiiGAB, a Sweden-based company that provides industrial and building automation hardware and software solutions. The vulnerabilities were found in PiiGAB’s M-Bus 900s gateway/converter, which is designed for the remote monitoring…

The Growing Threat: DDoS Attack Tool Adapts with Encryption, Putting Multiple Sectors at Risk

Reynolds Alex2 years ago07 mins

Report: Avoid Data Breaches Before They Happen with McAfee Introduction Data breaches have become an all too common occurrence in today’s digital landscape, where cybercriminals are continuously devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. With businesses, governments, and individuals at risk, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is paramount….

Uncovering the Vulnerability: 200,000 WordPress Sites at Risk Due to ‘Ultimate Member’ Plugin Flaw

Nguyen Michael2 years ago06 mins

**Vulnerabilities 200,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Attacks Exploiting Flaw in ‘Ultimate Member’ Plugin** *By * In a concerning development for the security of WordPress websites, more than 200,000 sites are currently exposed to ongoing attacks targeting a critical vulnerability in the Ultimate Member plugin. The plugin is designed to facilitate user registration and login processes…

Open Source LLM Projects: Are they Insecure and Risky to Use?

Nguyen Michael2 years ago07 mins

The Security Risks of Integrating Generative AI and Other AI Applications Introduction There is growing interest in incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other AI applications into existing software products and platforms. However, a recent analysis conducted by software supply chain security company Rezilion has revealed that these AI projects are relatively new and immature…

Millions of GitHub Repositories at Risk: Examining the RepoJacking Vulnerability

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Online Security and the Importance of API Security Testing The Risks of Ignoring API Security In today’s interconnected world, where data is the lifeblood of countless online services and applications, ensuring the security of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) is of paramount importance. APIs serve as the bridge between different software systems, enabling them to communicate…

The Achilles’ Heel of Email Security: Is Your SEG at Risk?

Nguyen Michael2 years ago011 mins

The Evolving Threat of Business Email Compromise Email has long been a favorite target for cybercriminals seeking financial gain. From spam and virus attacks to phishing emails containing malware, the tactics used by these criminals have evolved over time. One of the most concerning trends is the rise of business email compromise (BEC). BEC attacks…