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Attackers are leveraging Follina. What can you do?

As the world is waiting for Microsoft to push out a patch for CVE-2022-30190, aka “Follina”, attackers around the world are exploiting the vulnerability in a variety of campaigns. A complex vulnerability Microsoft has described CVE-2022-3.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityJun 3rd, 2022

Study proves the difficulty of simulating random quantum circuits for classical computers

Quantum computers, technologies that perform computations leveraging quantum mechanical phenomena, could eventually outperform classical computers on many complex computational and optimization problems. While some quantum computers have attained rem.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2023

Malicious attackers can flood iPhone users with endless popups using a $170 tool

Devices like the Flipper Zero can send out pre-programmed radio signals that can cause an iPhone to open a disruptive interface, effectively being attacked into temporary uselessness.Not Your AirPodsApple products like the iPhone have various communi.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsSep 5th, 2023

4 Okta customers hit by campaign that gave attackers super admin control

Attackers already had credentials. Now, they just needed to bypass 2FA protections. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Authentication service Okta said four of its customers have been hit in a recent social-engineering campa.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2023

The Future of Contact Centers: Leveraging Generative AI to Optimize Customer Care

A recent webinar hosted by Interactions explored how AI transforms contact centers and how ‘human-in-the-loop’ tech will make customers and agents happier. Continue reading........»»

Category: itSource:  cmswireRelated NewsAug 31st, 2023

Easy-to-exploit Skype vulnerability reveals users’ IP address

A vulnerability in Skype mobile apps can be exploited by attackers to discover a user’s IP address – a piece of information that may endanger individuals whose physical security depends on their general location remaining secret. The vuln.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 29th, 2023

Apple and MKBHD showcase company using iPhone LiDAR to help create pet prosthetics

I’m not crying, you’re crying! Why? This duo of videos showing how a small business is leveraging the iPhone 14 Pro camera system to help make custom prosthetics for pets in need. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

Juniper Networks fixes flaws leading to RCE in firewalls and switches

Juniper Networks has fixed four vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-36844, CVE-2023-36845, CVE-2023-36846, CVE-2023-36847) in Junos OS that, if chained together, could allow attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the company’s SRX firewalls.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

Old Mac malware lurches back to life, hiding in productivity software

XLoader is a malware tool that has been around for years, and now it is creeping out of the dark yet again with a focus on work environments.Microsoft Word app iconXLoader is one of the more common tools that attackers utilize to try and gain informa.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

Understanding how attackers exploit APIs is more important than ever

In this Help Net Security video, Andy Hornegold, Product Lead at Intruder, dives into API security and explores how several recent high-profile breaches were caused by simple failings – which didn’t require sophisticated security to prevent. The.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

Newest XLoader threat targets work environments

XLoader is a malware tool that has been around for years, and now it is creeping out of the dark yet again with a focus on work environments.Microsoft Word app iconXLoader is one of the more common tools that attackers utilize to try and gain informa.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 21st, 2023

Organizations invest in AI tools to elevate email security

To counteract new and emerging threat methods enhanced by artificial intelligence, specialized email security vendors are leveraging a synergy of AI and human insights to enhance email security, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. Cybercri.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 21st, 2023

Citrix ShareFile vulnerability actively exploited (CVE-2023-24489)

CVE-2023-24489, a critical Citrix ShareFile vulnerability that the company has fixed in June 2023, is being exploited by attackers. GreyNoise has flagged on Tuesday a sudden spike in IP addresses from which exploitation attempts are coming, and the C.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

A cheap Bluetooth transmitter can spoof some iPhone notifications

At Def Con 2023, some attendees were shown in real-time how a relatively cheap device leveraging Bluetooth flaws can force bogus notifications and potentially get the user to surrender sensitive data.This cheap device can spoof an Apple TVWalking aro.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 16th, 2023

Ivanti Avalanche vulnerable to attack by unauthenticated, remote attackers (CVE-2023-32560)

Two stack-based buffer overflow bugs (collectively designated as CVE-2023-32560) have been discovered in Ivanti Avalanche, an enterprise mobility management solution. A buffer overflow arises when the data in a buffer surpasses its storage capacity......»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 16th, 2023

Almost all VPNs are vulnerable to traffic-leaking TunnelCrack attacks

Several vulnerabilities that affect most VPN products out there can be exploited by attackers to read user traffic, steal user information, or even attack user devices, researchers have discovered. “Our attacks are not computationally expensive.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 14th, 2023

How to handle API sprawl and the security threat it poses

The proliferation of APIs has marked them as prime targets for malicious attackers. With recent reports indicating that API vulnerabilities are costing businesses billions of dollars annually, it’s no wonder they are at the top of mind of many cybe.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

Microsoft 365 accounts of execs, managers hijacked through EvilProxy

A phishing campaign leveraging the EvilProxy phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) tool has been spotted targeting Microsoft 365 user accounts of C-level executives and managers at over 100 organizations around the world. The rise of phishing-as-a-service As.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 10th, 2023

Downfall attacks can gather passwords, encryption keys from Intel processors

A variety of Intel Core processors and the devices using them are vulnerable to “Downfall”, a new class of attacks made possible by CVE-2022-40982, which enables attackers to access and steal sensitive data such as passwords, encryption k.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

Kyndryl and Microsoft join forces to help customers explore the use of generative AI

Kyndryl and Microsoft announced a joint effort to enable the adoption of enterprise-grade generative AI solutions for businesses on The Microsoft Cloud. Leveraging the partnership’s Joint Innovation Centers, Kyndryl’s growing patent portfolio in.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

AI researchers claim 93% accuracy in detecting keystrokes over Zoom audio

Mitigating factors include typing style, multi-case passwords, uncommon laptops. Enlarge / Some people hate to hear other people's keyboards on video calls, but AI-backed side channel attackers? They say crank that gain. (credit:.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 7th, 2023