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Palo Alto Networks Provides Remediation Steps for Exploited Critical Vulnerability in PAN-OS On April 26, 2024, Palo Alto Networks released guidance to address a severe security vulnerability in PAN-OS that is currently being actively exploited. Identified as CVE-2024-3400, this flaw has a CVSS score of 10.0 and could allow attackers to execute unauthenticated remote shell commands on affected devices. The issue has been patched in various versions of PAN-OS 10.2.x, 11.0.x, and 11.1.x. Evidence indicates that the vulnerability has been leveraged as a zero-day exploit since at least March 26, 2024, by a threat group known as UTA0218. This operation, dubbed Operation MidnightEclipse, involves deploying a Python-based backdoor named UPSTYLE, which can execute commands through specially designed requests. Although these intrusions have not been definitively linked to any known threat actor or organization, observers suspect they may be the work of a state-sponsored hacking group, given the sophistication of the tactics used and the nature of the targets involved. Updated remediation advice has been provided by Palo Alto Networks.

Palo Alto Networks has released essential remediation guidance in response to a critical security vulnerability affecting its PAN-OS software, which is currently under active exploitation. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-3400 and rated with a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, poses a significant risk by allowing unauthenticated remote command execution on…

Read MorePalo Alto Networks Provides Remediation Steps for Exploited Critical Vulnerability in PAN-OS On April 26, 2024, Palo Alto Networks released guidance to address a severe security vulnerability in PAN-OS that is currently being actively exploited. Identified as CVE-2024-3400, this flaw has a CVSS score of 10.0 and could allow attackers to execute unauthenticated remote shell commands on affected devices. The issue has been patched in various versions of PAN-OS 10.2.x, 11.0.x, and 11.1.x. Evidence indicates that the vulnerability has been leveraged as a zero-day exploit since at least March 26, 2024, by a threat group known as UTA0218. This operation, dubbed Operation MidnightEclipse, involves deploying a Python-based backdoor named UPSTYLE, which can execute commands through specially designed requests. Although these intrusions have not been definitively linked to any known threat actor or organization, observers suspect they may be the work of a state-sponsored hacking group, given the sophistication of the tactics used and the nature of the targets involved. Updated remediation advice has been provided by Palo Alto Networks.

Harnessing Wazuh for Enhanced Zero Trust Security
November 05, 2024 | Network Security / Zero Trust

Zero Trust security reshapes organizational approaches to security by eliminating implicit trust and continually assessing and validating access requests. Unlike traditional perimeter-based security models, users are not automatically trusted upon entry. This paradigm promotes ongoing monitoring of every device and user, ensuring that protection remains robust even after authentication.

Why Organizations Embrace Zero Trust Security
Organizations turn to Zero Trust security to defend against the growing sophistication of cyber threats, addressing critical weaknesses in traditional perimeter-based models—such as insufficient protection for east-west traffic, unwarranted trust in internal users, and inadequate visibility.

Comparing Traditional and Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust security enhances an organization’s overall security posture by enabling:

  • Continuous Data Collection: Organizations can bolster their defenses by consistently gathering intelligence on user and device activity.

Harnessing Wazuh for Enhanced Zero Trust Security As of November 5, 2024, the approach to organizational security has seen a significant transformation with the adoption of Zero Trust principles. This paradigm shift fundamentally alters how companies manage security by eliminating implicit trust levels and insisting on rigorous, ongoing validation of…

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Harnessing Wazuh for Enhanced Zero Trust Security
November 05, 2024 | Network Security / Zero Trust

Zero Trust security reshapes organizational approaches to security by eliminating implicit trust and continually assessing and validating access requests. Unlike traditional perimeter-based security models, users are not automatically trusted upon entry. This paradigm promotes ongoing monitoring of every device and user, ensuring that protection remains robust even after authentication.

Why Organizations Embrace Zero Trust Security
Organizations turn to Zero Trust security to defend against the growing sophistication of cyber threats, addressing critical weaknesses in traditional perimeter-based models—such as insufficient protection for east-west traffic, unwarranted trust in internal users, and inadequate visibility.

Comparing Traditional and Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust security enhances an organization’s overall security posture by enabling:

  • Continuous Data Collection: Organizations can bolster their defenses by consistently gathering intelligence on user and device activity.

AI Recruitment Tools at Risk of Bias and Privacy Concerns

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific UK Regulator Highlights Privacy Risks from ML and NLP Tools Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 8, 2024 The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has raised alarms regarding artificial intelligence (AI) tools employed for job applicant screening, indicating significant privacy…

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Warning: Cybercriminals Utilizing VCURMS and STRRAT Trojans Through AWS and GitHub

A recent phishing campaign has come to light, actively distributing remote access trojans (RATs) dubbed VCURMS and STRRAT through a malicious Java-based downloader. This attempt highlights a troubling trend in cybercrime, where attackers strategically utilize accessible cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services and GitHub, to host malicious content while…

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Nokia Confirms Data Breach Involving Third-Party Code, Assures Data Security Remains Intact

Nokia Confirms Data Breach Linked to Third-Party Vendor Nokia has publicly acknowledged a data breach involving a third-party vendor, reinforcing that its internal systems remain secure and unaffected by the incident. Following an extensive investigation, the telecommunications company clarified that although a breach occurred, its own data and systems were…

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Critical Sandbox Escape Vulnerabilities in Judge0 Could Lead to Full System Takeover

Multiple serious security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in Judge0, an open-source online code execution platform, posing significant risks for its users. These flaws potentially allow malicious actors to escape the established sandbox environment and execute code with root privileges on the host system, according to a report by the Australian…

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Cybercriminals Ramp Up Use of EvilProxy Phishing Kit to Target Executives

Increasingly sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkits, particularly one known as EvilProxy, are being employed by threat actors to execute account takeover attacks targeting senior executives within major corporations. This trend underscores a growing vulnerability among high-ranking officials in the corporate landscape, particularly as the proliferation of remote work and digital transactions…

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Impact of the US Elections on Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Government Also: Potential Changes in Government Policy; AI-Driven Zero-Day Discoveries Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • November 8, 2024 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, and Mathew Schwartz In the latest weekly update, the ISMG editorial team explored…

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LockBit Ransomware Offender Sentenced to Pay $860,000 Following Guilty Plea in Canada

A 34-year-old Russian-Canadian national has received nearly four years in prison in Canada due to his involvement in the LockBit global ransomware scheme. Mikhail Vasiliev, an Ontario resident, was initially arrested in November 2022 and subsequently charged by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) for conspiring to intentionally damage protected…

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