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Ivanti released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager, Cloud Service Application 4.6, and Workspace Control. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following Ivanti advisories and apply the necessary guidance and updates: Source link…
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Microsoft addresses 79 CVEs with seven critical vulnerabilities and four zero-day vulnerabilities, including three that were exploited in the wild. Microsoft patched 79 CVEs in its September 2024 Patch Tuesday release, with seven rated critical, 71 rated as important, and one rated as moderate. Elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerabilities accounted for 38% of the vulnerabilities…
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The RansomHub ransomware gang has been using TDSSKiller, a legitimate tool from Kaspersky, to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) services on target systems. After taking down the defenses, RansomHub deployed the LaZagne credential-harvesting tool to extract logins from various application databases that could help move laterally on the network. TDSSKiller abused in ransomware attacks Kaspersky…
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Microsoft has released the KB5043064 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes 6 changes and fixes, including a fix for Bluetooth devices that stop working due to a memory leak. The Windows 10 KB5043064 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft’s September 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates, which fix 142 vulnerabilities.…
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Microsoft has fixed a Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen flaw that has been exploited in attacks as a zero-day since at least 2018. On vulnerable systems, threat actors have abused the vulnerability (now tracked as CVE-2024-38217) to circumvent Smart App Control and the Mark of the Web (MotW) security feature to launch untrusted or potentially…
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Microsoft has released the mandatory Windows 11 23H2 KB5043076 cumulative update to fix security vulnerabilities and make 19 improvements. KB5043076 is a mandatory Windows 11 cumulative update containing the September 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates that fix 79 vulnerabilities and four actively exploited zero-days. Windows 11 users can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check for Updates.’…
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‘Our program is unique because it integrates three distinct roles, each addressing a critical aspect of partnership success,’ says Todyl CEO John Nellen. ‘We’re excited about the potential this program has to scale our partners’ businesses and enhance their security capabilities.’ Todyl has launched its revamped partner program “from the ground up” to better align…
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Today is Microsoft’s September 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 79 flaws, including four actively exploited and one publicly disclosed zero-days. This Patch Tuesday fixed seven critical vulnerabilities, which were either remote code execution or elevation of privileges flaws. The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below: 30 Elevation of…
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As technology is integrated deeper into classrooms, the lines between education and data privacy have been destroyed by for-profit data miners. This week, privacy advocate Shannon Edwards reveals how educational apps harvest sensitive information from children, commodify their data, and what parents can do to fight it. Source link lol
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The threat actor known as CosmicBeetle has debuted a new custom ransomware strain called ScRansom in attacks targeting small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, while also likely working as an affiliate for RansomHub. “CosmicBeetle replaced its previously deployed ransomware, Scarab, with ScRansom, which is continually improved,” ESET researcher Jakub…
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