A novel acoustic attack named ‘PIXHELL’ can leak secrets from air-gapped and audio-gapped systems, and without requiring speakers, through the LCD monitors they connect to. In a PIXHELL attack, malware modulates the pixel patterns on LCD screens to induce noise in the frequency range of 0-22 kHz, carrying encoded signals within those acoustic waves that can…
Read MoreMicrosoft released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. 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 and apply necessary updates: Source link lol
Read MoreMS-ISAC ADVISORY NUMBER: 2024-098 DATE(S) ISSUED: 09/10/2024 OVERVIEW: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or…
Read MoreCISA has added four new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-38226 Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2024-43491 Microsoft Windows Update Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2024-38014 Microsoft Windows Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability CVE-2024-38217 Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are…
Read MoreIvanti 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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