New PondRAT Malware Hidden in Python Packages Targets Software Developers
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed using poisoned Python packages as a way to deliver a new malware called PondRAT as part of an ongoing campaign. PondRAT, according to new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, is assessed to be a lighter version of POOLRAT (aka SIMPLESEA), a known macOS backdoor that has been previously attributed to the Lazarus Group and deployed in
Chinese Hackers Exploit GeoServer Flaw to Target APAC Nations with EAGLEDOOR Malware
A suspected advanced persistent threat (APT) originating from China targeted a government organization in Taiwan, and possibly other countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, by exploiting a recently patched critical security flaw impacting OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools. The intrusion activity, which was detected by Trend Micro in July 2024, has been attributed to a threat actor dubbed Earth Baxia
Hacktivist Group Twelve Targets Russian Entities with Destructive Cyber Attacks
A hacktivist group known as Twelve has been observed using an arsenal of publicly available tools to conduct destructive cyber attacks against Russian targets. "Rather than demand a ransom for decrypting data, Twelve prefers to encrypt victims' data and then destroy their infrastructure with a wiper to prevent recovery," Kaspersky said in a Friday analysis. "The approach is indicative of a
Ukraine Bans Telegram Use for Government and Military Personnel
Ukraine has restricted the use of the Telegram messaging app by government officials, military personnel, and other defense and critical infrastructure workers, citing national security concerns. The ban was announced by the National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity (NCCC) in a post shared on Facebook. "I have always advocated and advocate for freedom of speech, but the issue of Telegram is
LinkedIn Halts AI Data Processing in UK Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by ICO
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has confirmed that professional social networking platform LinkedIn has suspended processing users' data in the country to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. "We are pleased that LinkedIn has reflected on the concerns we raised about its approach to training generative AI models with information relating to its U.K. users," Stephen
Vulnérabilité dans Microsoft Office (20 septembre 2024) (CERT-FR)
Une vulnérabilité a été découverte dans Microsoft Office. Elle permet à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance.
Multiples vulnérabilités dans Microsoft Edge (20 septembre 2024) (CERT-FR)
De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans Microsoft Edge. Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance, un contournement de la politique de sécurité et un problème de sécurité non spécifié par l'éditeur.
Vulnérabilité dans les produits Microsoft (20 septembre 2024) (CERT-FR)
Une vulnérabilité a été découverte dans les produits Microsoft. Elle permet à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance.
Vulnérabilité dans Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance (20 septembre 2024) (CERT-FR)
Une vulnérabilité a été découverte dans Ivanti Cloud Service Appliance (CSA). Elle permet à un attaquant de provoquer un contournement de la politique de sécurité. Ivanti déclare que la vulnérabilité CVE-2024-8963 est activement exploitée dans le cadre d'attaques ciblées, en combinaison avec la...