IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Security Open to RCE

Two bugs (CVE-2020-4703 and CVE-2020-4711) in IBM’s Spectrum Protect Plus data-storage protection solution could enable remote code execution. Continue reading IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Security Open to RCE

Windows Exploit Released For Microsoft ‘Zerologon’ Flaw

Security researchers and U.S. government authorities alike are urging admins to address Microsoft’s critical privilege escalation flaw. Continue reading Windows Exploit Released For Microsoft ‘Zerologon’ Flaw

Feds Warn Nation-State Hackers are Actively Exploiting Unpatched Microsoft Exchange, F5, VPN Bugs

Monday’s CISA advisory is a staunch reminder for federal government and private sector entities to apply patches for flaws in F5 BIG-IP devices, Citrix VPNs, Pulse Secure VPNs and Microsoft Exchange servers. Continue reading Feds Warn Nation-State Hackers are Actively Exploiting Unpatched Microsoft Exchange, F5, VPN Bugs

Office 365 Phishing Attack Leverages Real-Time Active Directory Validation

Attackers check the victims’ Office 365 credentials in real time as they are typed into the phishing landing page, by using authentication APIs. Continue reading Office 365 Phishing Attack Leverages Real-Time Active Directory Validation

Microsoft Warns of Cyberattacks on Trump, Biden Election Campaigns

Just months before the U.S. presidential election, hackers from Russia, China and Iran are ramping up phishing and malware attacks against campaign staffers. Continue reading Microsoft Warns of Cyberattacks on Trump, Biden Election Campaigns

Bluetooth Bug Opens Devices to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

The “BLURtooth” flaw allows attackers within wireless range to bypass authentication keys and snoop on devices utilizing implementations of Bluetooth 4.0 through 5.0. Continue reading Bluetooth Bug Opens Devices to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Ransomware And Zoom-Bombing: Cyberattacks Disrupt Back-to-School Plans

Cyberattacks have caused several school systems to delay students’ first day back – and experts warn that new Covid-related threats will continue plaguing classrooms. Continue reading Ransomware And Zoom-Bombing: Cyberattacks Disrupt Back-to-School Plans