Tag: Exploitation

Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/vulnerabilities-in-iconics-software-suite/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in a SCADA System Feedly Summary: We identified multiple vulnerabilities in ICONICS Suite, SCADA software used in numerous OT applications. This article offers a technical analysis of our findings. The post Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in a SCADA System appeared first on Unit 42. AI Summary…

Cisco Talos Blog: Unmasking the new persistent attacks on Japan

Mar 6, 2025

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Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/new-persistent-attacks-japan/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Unmasking the new persistent attacks on Japan Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos has discovered an active exploitation of CVE-2024-4577 by an attacker in order to gain access to the victim’s machines and carry out post-exploitation activities. AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text describes a sophisticated cyberattack…

Hacker News: Apple takes UK to court over ‘backdoor’ order

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/ Source: Hacker News Title: Apple takes UK to court over ‘backdoor’ order Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple has lodged a legal complaint against the UK government’s order to break iCloud encryption, signaling significant implications for data privacy and security. This case raises critical concerns about the balance…

Hacker News: Vulnerability in partner.microsoft.com allows unauthenticated access

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Source URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49035 Source: Hacker News Title: Vulnerability in partner.microsoft.com allows unauthenticated access Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a significant vulnerability (CVE-2024-49035) related to improper access control in Microsoft’s Partner Center, allowing unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges over a network. The vulnerability is classified as critical due…

The Register: Apple takes UK government to court over ‘backdoor’ order

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/ Source: The Register Title: Apple takes UK government to court over ‘backdoor’ order Feedly Summary: A first-of-its-kind legal challenge set to be heard this month, per reports Apple has reportedly filed a legal complaint with the UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) contesting the UK government’s order that it must forcibly break the…

Microsoft Security Blog: Silk Typhoon targeting IT supply chain

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Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/03/05/silk-typhoon-targeting-it-supply-chain/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Silk Typhoon targeting IT supply chain Feedly Summary: Silk Typhoon is a Chinese state actor focused on espionage campaigns targeting a wide range of industries in the US and throughout the world. In recent months, Silk Typhoon has shifted to performing IT supply chain attacks to gain…

Unit 42: Beneath the Surface: Detecting and Blocking Hidden Malicious Traffic Distribution Systems

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Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/?p=138517 Source: Unit 42 Title: Beneath the Surface: Detecting and Blocking Hidden Malicious Traffic Distribution Systems Feedly Summary: A topological analysis and case studies add nuance to a study of malicious traffic distribution systems. We compare their use by attackers to benign systems. The post Beneath the Surface: Detecting and Blocking Hidden Malicious…

Wired: 1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers

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Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/1-million-third-party-android-devices-badbox-2/ Source: Wired Title: 1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers Feedly Summary: New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices—from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems—are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…

The Register: VMware patches guest-to-hypervisor escape flaws already under attack

Mar 4, 2025

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