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New DoubleClickjacking attack exploits double-clicks to hijack accounts
A new variation of clickjacking attacks called “DoubleClickjacking” lets attackers trick users into authorizing sensitive actions using double-clicks while bypassing existing protections against these types of attacks. Clickjacking, also known as UI redressing, is when threat actors create malicious web pages that trick visitors into clicking on hidden or disguised webpage elements. The attacks work by […]
Chinese hackers targeted sanctions office in Treasury attack
Chinese state-backed hackers have reportedly breached the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a Treasury Department office that administers and enforces trade and economic sanctions programs. OFAC was created in December 1950, blocking all Chinese and North Korean assets under U.S. jurisdiction after China entered the Korean War. In a letter sent to Congress this […]
Over 3 million mail servers without encryption exposed to sniffing attacks
Over three million POP3 and IMAP mail servers without TLS encryption are currently exposed on the Internet and vulnerable to network sniffing attacks. IMAP and POP3 are two methods for accessing email on mail servers. IMAP is recommended for checking emails from multiple devices, such as phones and laptops because it keeps your messages on […]
New details reveal how hackers hijacked 35 Google Chrome extensions
New details have emerged about a phishing campaign targeting Chrome browser extension developers that led to the compromise of at least thirty-five extensions to inject data-stealing code, including those from cybersecurity firm Cyberhaven. Although initial reports focused on Cyberhaven’s security-focused extension, subsequent investigations revealed that the same code had been injected into at least 35 extensions collectively used by […]
Over 3.1 million fake “stars” on GitHub projects used to boost rankings
GitHub has a problem with inauthentic “stars” used to artificially inflate the popularity of scam and malware distribution repositories, helping them reach more unsuspecting users. Stars are similar to “Like” buttons on social media sites, allowing GitHub users to favorite a repository. GitHub uses the stars as part of a global ranking system and to show you […]
Massive healthcare breaches prompt US cybersecurity rules overhaul
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients’ health data following a surge in massive healthcare data leaks. These stricter cybersecurity rules, proposed by the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and expected to be published as […]
US Treasury Department breached through remote support platform
Chinese state-sponsored threat actors hacked the U.S. Treasury Department after breaching a remote support platform used by the federal agency. In a letter sent to lawmakers and seen by the New York Times, the Treasury Department warned lawmakers it was first notified of the breach on December 8th by its vendor BeyondTrust. BeyondTrust is a privileged […]
Hackers exploit Four-Faith router flaw to open reverse shells
Threat actors are exploiting a post-authentication remote command injection vulnerability in Four-Faith routers tracked as CVE-2024-12856 to open reverse shells back to the attackers. The malicious activity was discovered by VulnCheck, who informed Four-Faith about the active exploitation on December 20, 2024. However, it is unclear if security updates for the vulnerability are currently available. […]
AT&T and Verizon say networks secure after Salt Typhoon breach
AT&T and Verizon confirmed they were breached in a massive Chinese espionage campaign targeting telecom carriers worldwide but said the hackers have now been evicted from their networks. “We have not detected threat actor activity in Verizon’s network for some time, and after considerable work addressing this incident, we can report that Verizon has contained the activities […]
Malware botnets exploit outdated D-Link routers in recent attacks
Two botnets tracked as ‘Ficora’ and ‘Capsaicin’ have recorded increased activity in targeting D-Link routers that have reached end of life or are running outdated firmware versions. The list of targets includes popular D-Link devices used by individuals and organizations such as DIR-645, DIR-806, GO-RT-AC750, and DIR-845L. For initial access, the two pieces of malware […]