Compromised plugins found on WordPress.org

An unknown threat actor has compromised five (and possibly more) WordPress plugins and injected them with code that creates a new admin account, effectively allowing them complete control over WordPress installations / websites. “In addition, it … Continue reading Compromised plugins found on WordPress.org

‘NsaRescueAngel’ Backdoor Account Again Discovered in Zyxel Products

Critical vulnerabilities in discontinued Zyxel NAS products allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and OS commands.
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Trusted relationship attacks: trust, but verify

We analyze the tactics and techniques of attackers targeting organizations through trusted relationships – that is, through contractors and external IT service providers. Continue reading Trusted relationship attacks: trust, but verify

MITRE breach details reveal attackers’ successes and failures

MITRE has shared a timeline of the recent breach if fell victim to and has confirmed that it began earlier than previously thought: on December 31, 2023. On that day, the attackers deployed a web shell on an external-facing Ivanti Connect Secure VPN ap… Continue reading MITRE breach details reveal attackers’ successes and failures