Category: Security
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Chrome Update Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability
What is the threat? On Friday, March 1st, Google released an update to patch a vulnerability in its Chrome browser. The vulnerability is currently being exploited in the wild and is a use-after-free flaw in the browser’s FileReader API. This...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: IRS Reveals Ongoing Threat of Internet Phishing Scams
What is the threat? The IRS warned taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about the ongoing threat of internet phishing campaigns that lead to theft of their sensitive information through its ‘Dirty Dozen Campaign’. To protect taxpayer’s confidential data against scams,...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Considerations following the recent viral ‘Momo’ Challenge
What is the threat? There have been recent reports that seemingly innocent videos on YouTube, WhatsApp and other outlets include violence provoking and/or other inappropriate content. These videos have been dubbed the “Momo challenge” similar to last years “Blue Whale...
Steganography makes a comeback
Steganography was malware before there was malware. In fact, the term dates back thousands of years and has only recently been used in cyber-circles. The word’s root is derived from the Greek word steganos, which means “covered” or “concealed.” Pre-technological generals used...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Separ Malware Steals Credentials
What is the threat? Researchers from Deep Instinct have detected an ongoing phishing campaign being aimed at many organizations located across North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The campaign has been effectively distributing the credential-stealing malware known as...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: WordPress Plugin Flaw Allows Complete Website Takeover
What is the threat? A serious vulnerability in WordPress was recently discovered via the specific plugin known as “Simple Social Buttons.” This add-on enables site editors to insert social media sharing buttons throughout their website in an appealing and accessible...
Building a defense from social engineering attacks
Last week Smarter MSP examined the security threat that social engineering poses to organizations of all sizes. Social engineering is a technique that hackers use to gain access to an organization’s network, without having to break down the metaphorical door....
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Zero-Day Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Apple’s iOS
What is the threat? Recently, Google’s Project Zero team reported a new zero-day vulnerability discovered in Apple’s iOS. They identified several malicious/fraudulent applications available for download in the app store. These applications leave iPhones susceptible to vulnerabilities that put the...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Zero Day Microsoft Exchange PrivExchange Vulnerability
What is the threat? Remote attackers can exploit a vulnerability that has been discovered in Microsoft Exchange to gain Domain Controller admin privileges using the credentials of an Exchange Mailbox user. The attacker must exploit a combination of flaws to...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: RogueRobin Advanced Malware
What is the threat? Cyber researchers have recently found that there’s a custom-developed malware known as RogueRobin which uses multiple techniques to upload and download files to/from affected host(s). It was reported that the cyber threat adversary, DarkHydrus, is responsible...
