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2024-01-20 Post a Comment

VMware confirms critical vCenter flaw now exploited in attacks

By Sergiu Gatlan VMware has confirmed that a critical vCenter Server remote code execution vulnerabilityÂ patched in OctoberÂ is now under active exploitation. vCenter Server is a management platform for VMware vSphere environments that helps administrators manage ESX and ESXi servers and virtual machines (VMs). “VMware has confirmed that exploitation ofÂ CVE-2023-34048Â has occurred in the wild,” the companyÂ saidÂ in an update added to the original advisory this week. The vulnerability was reported by Trend […]

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Cyber security

2024-01-20 Post a Comment

New Docker Malware Steals CPU for Crypto & Drives Fake Website Traffic

Vulnerable Docker services are being targeted by a novel campaign in which the threat actors are deploying XMRig cryptocurrency miner as well as the 9Hits Viewer software as part of a multi-pronged monetization strategy. “This is the first documented case of malware deploying the 9Hits application as a payload,” cloud security firm CadoÂ said, adding the development is a sign that adversaries are always on the lookout for diversifying their strategies […]

Cyber security

2024-01-20 Post a Comment

Top U.S. cybersecurity watchdog issues emergency directive to federal agencies about popular software

ByÂ Kevin Collier The directive ordered agencies to patch the software that allows for remote work. The top U.S. cyber watchdog agency issued anÂ emergency directiveÂ Friday, mandating that all federal agencies protect themselves against a dangerous vulnerability in a popular software program. The watchdog said it is conducting investigations into whether China had used the program to spy on the agencies. The program used by the agencies is called Ivanti Connect Secure, […]

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Cyber security

2024-01-20 Post a Comment

How to use a VPN.

ByÂ River Hart With so many VPNs on the market these days, it might be hard to believe that there was once a time when they were primarily used by workers who needed to remotely connect to their corporate networks. Now, theÂ best VPNsÂ are a lot more versatile, and do everything from shoring up your digital security to unblocking content from around the world. However, if you’re new to the world of […]

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Cyber security

2024-01-11 Post a Comment

Kenya Airways attack allegedly exposes passenger details

Vilius Petkauskas Â Deputy Editor Kenya Airways, one of Africaâ€™s largest airlines, has been claimed by the Ransomexx ransomware gang. The group has shared what is alleged to be company data on its dark web blog. Kenya Airways attack allegedly exposes passenger details The attackers shared over 2GB of data it says was stolen from the airline, which includes troves of sensitive information. The cybercrooks posted a data tree, which allegedly […]