Compromised API keys can expose your AWS environment. Monitor CloudTrail logs for unusual S3 access or security changes to detect threats. Secure your cloud by learning key detection strategies.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/detecting-aws-account-compromise-key.html

🚨 A critical (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in the GiveWP plugin exposes over 100,000 WordPress sites to remote code execution attacks.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/givewp-wordpress-plugin-vulnerability.html

Don’t delay—secure your website now!

CERT-UA warns of new phishing attacks by Vermin hackers, using POW images to spread SPECTR and FIRMACHAGENT #malware targeting Ukrainian devices.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/cert-ua-warns-of-new-vermin-linked.html

A newly discovered macOS malware, TodoSwift, linked to North Korean hacking groups, poses a serious threat to crypto businesses, especially targeting blockchain engineers with sophisticated multi-stage attacks.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/new-macos-malware-todoswift-linked-to.html

The operator of Styx Stealer inadvertently leaked sensitive client data from their own machine, a glaring OPSEC failure. Styx Stealer, a malware variant, can steal browser data, Telegram sessions, and cryptocurrency wallets.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/styx-stealer-creators-opsec-fail-leaks.html

70% of IT pros have faced security incidents due to incomplete offboarding.

Incomplete IT offboarding isn’t just a technical hiccup—it’s a direct threat to your organization’s security and budget.

Learn how to streamline offboarding process: https://thehackernews.com/2023/11/how-to-automate-hardest-parts-of.html

A new remote access trojan, MoonPeak, is actively being deployed by a North Korean hacking group, UAT-5394.

This malware only works with specific C2 servers, indicating a tailored approach to bypass defenses.

Read details: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/north-korean-hackers-deploy-new.html

Shadow IT and unchecked SaaS applications create significant security blind spots.

Learn the risks and how to protect your business data from third-party app attacks in today's workplace.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/its-time-to-untangle-saas-ball-of-yarn.html

A critical security flaw in #Microsoft's Copilot Studio, tracked as CVE-2024-38206, has been disclosed, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/microsoft-patches-critical-copilot.html

New malware PG_MEM targets PostgreSQL databases with weak passwords, exploiting features to mine cryptocurrency and potentially control servers.

Once inside, attackers can deploy malware, steal data, and even control the server.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/new-malware-pgmem-targets-postgresql.html

#GitHub has released critical fixes for 3 flaws in Enterprise Server, including CVE-2024-6800 (CVSS 9.5).

This flaw could allow attackers to gain admin privileges, posing serious risks to organizations using SAML SSO.

Details: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/github-patches-critical-security-flaw.html

🚨 A critical flaw in LiteSpeed Cache plugin could allow attackers to gain admin access to WordPress sites.

This vulnerability (CVE-2024-28000) affects over 5 million sites, leaving businesses exposed to severe security risks.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/critical-flaw-in-wordpress-litespeed.html

⚠️ URGENT: Google has urgently patched a critical Chrome flaw, CVE-2024-7971, that’s being actively exploited.

This #vulnerability could let attackers compromise your system via a malicious HTML page.

Details: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/google-fixes-high-severity-chrome-flaw.html

Ensure your browser is updated now.

Discover how Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strengthens cybersecurity, reduces costs, and streamlines remote access.

Explore best practices for seamlessly integrating ZTNA into your existing security systems.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/expert-insights/2024/08/best-practices-for-integrating-ztna.html

"ALBeast," a new vulnerability, puts 15,000 Amazon Web Services' (AWS) applications at risk by allowing attackers to bypass authentication through a flaw in AWS's Application Load Balancer (ALB).

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/new-albeast-vulnerability-exposes.html

A China-linked threat group, Velvet Ant, has exploited a vulnerability (CVE-2024-20399) in Cisco switches as zero-day to gain control and evade detection.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/chinese-hackers-exploit-zero-day-cisco.html

SolarWinds has released a critical patch for its Web Help Desk (WHD) software to fix a flaw (CVE-2024-28987) that could allow unauthorized remote access.

If you're using versions before 12.8.3 Hotfix 2, it's crucial to update immediately to avoid potential breaches.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/hardcoded-credential-vulnerability.html

A critical backdoor in MIFARE Classic cards allows attackers to clone them and access secure areas within minutes, threatening businesses reliant on these systems.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/hardware-backdoor-discovered-in-rfid.html

The U.S. has extradited and charged a key figure in the Karakurt cybercrime group, which has been stealing data, laundering ransom payments, and extorting victims since 2021.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/latvian-hacker-extradited-to-us-for.html

A new malware, Cthulhu Stealer, is targeting Apple macOS, stealing credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. Sold for $500 a month as part of a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model, it disguises itself as legitimate software like CleanMyMac.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/new-macos-malware-cthulhu-stealer.html

Is your business continuity plan strong enough to survive a Microsoft 365 outage?

Learn how to secure your Microsoft 365 environment with advanced backup solutions, ensuring data resilience against cyberattacks and compliance risks.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/expert-insights/2024/08/how-to-modernize-your-microsoft-365.html