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Web hosting providers have started to accept crypto payments: Here’s why

Cryptocurrencies, from Bitcoin to altcoins and meme coins, revolutionize payments by offering privacy, reduced fees, faster transactions, enhanced…

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ABB Cylon Aspect 3.08.02 (fileSystemUpdate.php) Remote Guest2Root Exploit

The ABB BMS/BAS controller is vulnerable to code execution and sudo misconfiguration flaws. An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the firmware update mechanism allows an attacker with valid credentials to escalate privileges and execute commands as root. The process involves uploading a crafted .aam file through fileSystemUpdate.php, which is then moved to /tmp and executed by fileSystemUpdateExecute.php. This script leverages sudo to run the upgrade-bundle.sh script, enabling the attacker to bypass input validation checks and execute arbitrary code, leading to full system compromise and unauthorized root access.

84 Arrested as Russian Ransomware Laundering Networks Disrupted

Operation Destabilise was a major international operation led by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) to dismantle two Russian-speaking criminal networks: Smart and TGR. These networks were backbone in laundering billions of dollars for various criminal activities.

New DroidBot Android Spyware Targeting Banking and Crypto Users

DroidBot, a sophisticated Android RAT, is targeting individuals and financial institutions across Europe.

US Officials Recommend Encryption Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking

Plus: Russian spies keep hijacking other hackers’ infrastructure, Hydra dark web market admin gets life sentence in Russia, and more of the week’s top security news.

Ultralytics AI Library Compromised: Cryptocurrency Miner Found in PyPI Versions

In yet another software supply chain attack, it has come to light that two versions of a popular Python artificial intelligence (AI) library named ultralytics were compromised to deliver a cryptocurrency miner. The versions, 8.3.41 and 8.3.42, have since been removed from the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository. A subsequently released version has introduced a security fix that "ensures

Learn How Experts Secure Privileged Accounts—Proven PAS Strategies Webinar

Cybercriminals know that privileged accounts are the keys to your kingdom. One compromised account can lead to stolen data, disrupted operations, and massive business losses. Even top organizations struggle to secure privileged accounts. Why? Traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions often fall short, leaving: Blind spots that limit full visibility. Complex deployment processes.

Hackers Using Fake Video Conferencing Apps to Steal Web3 Professionals' Data

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new scam campaign that leverages fake video conferencing apps to deliver an information stealer called Realst targeting people working in Web3 under the guise of fake business meetings. "The threat actors behind the malware have set up fake companies using AI to make them increase legitimacy," Cado Security researcher Tara Gould said. "The company

Romania Cancels Presidential Election Results After Alleged Russian Meddling on TikTok

In a historic decision, Romania's constitutional court has annulled the result of the first round of voting in the presidential election amid allegations of Russian interference. As a result, the second round vote, which was scheduled for December 8, 2024, will no longer take place. Călin Georgescu, who won the first round, denounced the verdict as an "officialized coup" and an attack on

ABB Cylon Aspect 3.08.02 (userManagement.php) Cross-Site Request Forgery

The ABB BMS/BAS controller allows users to perform certain actions via HTTP requests without performing any validity checks to verify the requests. This can be exploited to perform certain actions with administrative privileges if a logged-in user visits a malicious web site.