The wormable CVE-2021-31166 vulnerability in the HTTP Protocol Stack of the Windows IIS server also affects WinRM on Windows 10 and Server systems. Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2021 security updates addressed 55 vulnerabilities in Microsoft including a critical HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2021-31166. The flaw could be exploited by an unauthenticated […]
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Avaddon Ransomware gang hacked France-based Acer Finance and AXA Asia MSBuild tool used to deliver RATs filelessly Pakistan-linked Transparent Tribe APT expands its arsenal Two flaws could allow bypassing AMD […]
The Alaska health department website was forced offline by a malware attack, officials are investigating the incident. The website of the Alaska health department was forced offline this week by a malware attack. Local authorities launched an investigation into the attack, at the time of this writing, they did not provide details about the intrusion. […]
QNAP warns customers of updating the HBS 3 disaster recovery app to prevent Qlocker ransomware attack. Taiwanese vendor QNAP is warning its customers of updating the HBS 3 disaster recovery app running on their Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to prevent Qlocker ransomware infections. At the end of April, experts warned of a new strain […]
FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have breached networks of Russian federal agencies. A joint report published by Rostelecom-Solar and the FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have stolen information from Russian federal agencies. The attacks were spotted in 2020, threat actors leveraged […]
Conti ransomware targeted over 400 organizations worldwide, 290 in the US, and at least 16 healthcare and first responder networks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that the Conti ransomware gang has hit at least 16 healthcare and first responder organizations. According to a flash alert issued by the FBI over 400 organizations worldwide […]
Air India disclosed a data breach that impacted roughly 4.5 million of its customers, two months after its Passenger Service System provider SITA was hacked. Air India has disclosed a data breach that impacted 4.5 million of its customers, exposed data includes the personal information of customers registered between August. 26, 2011 and February. 3, 2021. Customers’ […]
CyberNews researchers found that crooks could abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies. Original post available here: https://cybernews.com/security/report-how-cybercriminals-abuse-api-keys-to-steal-millions/ CyberNews researchers found that cybercriminals are able to abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies from their victimsâ accounts without being granted withdrawal rights. At the same time, more than $1,000,000 in cryptocurrency is being […]
Indonesia has launched an investigation into a possible security incident that caused the leak of social security data for more than 270 million citizens. Indonesia’s Communication and Information Ministry has confirmed a leak of social security data, it attempted to downplay the incident explaining that it only impacted a small portion of the population. The authorities […]
The US insurance giant CNA Financial reportedly paid a $40 million ransom to restore access to its files following a ransomware attack. CNA Financial, one of the largest insurance companies in the US, reportedly paid a $40 ransom to restore access to its files following a ransomware attack that took place in March. According to Bloomberg, […]