Dumfries and Galloway Ransomware Breach
NHS Dumfries and Galloway, a Scottish healthcare provider, fell victim to a significant ransomware attack led by the group known as INC Ransom. This incident, which unfolded in March 2024,…
MITRE Corporation Security Breach: A Deep Dive into the Implications
The recent security breach at MITRE Corporation has raised significant concerns, given the organization’s critical role in cybersecurity research and development. In January 2024, a state-sponsored hacking group exploited vulnerabilities…
CVE-2024-4058: Google Chrome Vulnerability
Introduction Recently, CVE-2024-4058 has emerged as a significant security vulnerability within Google Chrome, attributed to a use-after-free error in the V8 JavaScript engine. This blog post aims to provide a…
Report: Line Dancer Malware
Introduction Line Dancer is a sophisticated shellcode loader that specifically targets Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices. Recently analyzed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), this malware plays a…
CVE-2023-20269 Exploitation in Cisco ASA Devices
A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-20269 has been actively exploited in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software, specifically targeting the remote access VPN feature. This…
CVE-2024-3400 – Exploitation of Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS
Overview A critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-3400, has been identified within the GlobalProtect component of Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS. This zero-day flaw is classified under CWE-77 (Command Injection) due to…
Akamai – New RCE Botnet Spreads Mirai via two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
In a significant development reported by Akamai’s Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) in late October 2023, heightened malicious activity was detected, indicating the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities to disseminate a…
Critical Bypass in Windows Defender SmartScreen – CVE-2023-36025
A critical security flaw in Windows SmartScreen, a component of Windows Defender, has recently been highlighted due to the public release of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit. This vulnerability, CVE-2023-36025, allows…
Uncovering SSH Vulnerability: Extracting RSA Keys from Server Signing Errors
Recent academic research has uncovered a significant vulnerability in Secure Shell (SSH) servers, a widely used protocol for secure communication in tasks like remote system access, file transfers, and system…
Russian APT29 Exploits WinRAR and Ngrok in Embassy Cyberattacks
APT29, a Russian hacker group, has strategically employed the CVE-2023-38831 vulnerability in WinRAR in a series of cyberattacks targeting embassies. Known for its various aliases, including Cozy Bear and SolarStorm,…