Tag: Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
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...
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...
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...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Cisco Flaw Leaves Networks Wide Open
What is the threat? Security researchers identified a critical and unpatched vulnerability (CVE-2018-15439) in the widely deployed Cisco Small Business Switch Software that could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions and gain full admin access. The default configuration...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Global DNS Hijacking Campaign
What is the threat? Organized cyber attackers have hijacked many Domain Name Servers (DNS) and manipulated them in ways which allow them to redirect traffic to/from a victim network and harvest usernames, passwords, and domain credentials for organizations which they...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Linux Systemd Exploit
What is the threat? A core component in Linux that manages system processes known as “systemd” could allow unprivileged local attackers or malicious programs to gain root access on the targeted systems. These vulnerabilities reside in the “systemd-journald” service that...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Zero Day in Windows Kernel Transaction Manager
What is the threat? A new, zero-day exploit was discovered targeting several victims in the Middle East and Asia. The vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows and Microsoft server. The Microsoft Windows Kernel Transaction Manager(KTM)is vulnerable to a race condition because it...
