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On Intel macOS, HEVC video decoding is performed in the AppleGVA module. Using fuzzing, researchers identified multiple issues in this decoder. The issues range from out-of-bounds writes, out-of-bounds reads and, in one case, free() on an invalid address. All of the issues were reproduced on macOS Ventura 13.6 running on a 2018 Mac mini (Intel based).
As many as five different malware families were deployed by suspected nation-state actors as part of post-exploitation activities leveraging two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN appliances since early December 2023. "These families allow the threat actors to circumvent authentication and provide backdoor access to these devices," Mandiant said in an
Picture a cybersecurity landscape where defenses are impenetrable, and threats are nothing more than mere disturbances deflected by a strong shield. Sadly, this image of fortitude remains a pipe dream despite its comforting nature. In the security world, preparedness is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this context, Mike Tyson's famous adage, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in
WordPress POST SMTP Mailer plugin versions 2.8.7 and below suffer from authorization bypass and cross site scripting vulnerabilities.
Ubuntu Security Notice 6549-5 - It was discovered that the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel contained a race condition while handling device descriptors in certain situations, leading to a out-of-bounds read vulnerability. A local attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. Lin Ma discovered that the Netlink Transformation subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly initialize a policy data structure, leading to an out-of-bounds vulnerability. A local privileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly expose sensitive information.
By Deeba Ahmed Beyond Bush and Obama: Dutch Investigation Uncovers Hidden Secrets of Stuxnet's Billion-Dollar Attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dutch Man Deployed Stuxnet via Water Pump to Disable Iran’s Nukes
Generative AI will enable anyone to launch sophisticated phishing attacks that only Next-generation MFA devices can stop The least surprising headline from 2023 is that ransomware again set new records for a number of incidents and the damage inflicted. We saw new headlines every week, which included a who’s-who of big-name organizations. If MGM, Johnson Controls, Chlorox, Hanes Brands, Caesars
The compromise of Mandiant's X (formerly Twitter) account last week was likely the result of a "brute-force password attack," attributing the hack to a drainer-as-a-service (DaaS) group. "Normally, [two-factor authentication] would have mitigated this, but due to some team transitions and a change in X's 2FA policy, we were not adequately protected," the threat intelligence firm said
By Waqas Volkswagen announced the surprising development at CES 2024 (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Volkswagen Goes AI, Integrates ChatGPT into its Vehicles
By Waqas In the world of emerging cybersecurity threats, understanding the significance of threat intelligence is crucial and can not… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Python in Threat Intelligence: Analyzing and Mitigating Cyber Threats