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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Linux rootkit called PUMAKIT that comes with capabilities to escalate privileges, hide files and directories, and conceal itself from system tools, while simultaneously evading detection. "PUMAKIT is a sophisticated loadable kernel module (LKM) rootkit that employs advanced stealth mechanisms to hide its presence and maintain communication with

The ABB BMS/BAS controller suffers from an unauthenticated blind OS command injection vulnerability. This can be exploited to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands through the 'portValue' HTTP GET parameter called by obtainPorts.php script.

The obtainPorts.php script is accessible without authentication, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve and manipulate configuration parameters. This includes the ability to modify critical settings such as port values, potentially disrupting system functionality or enabling further exploitation.

The portQueueAjax.php endpoint on ABB Cylon Aspect BMS/BAS controller is accessible without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive port statistics and network activity metrics. An attacker could leverage this information to map the network, identify critical systems, and plan further attacks.

Researchers at Cavero have created a correlating numbers mechanism, adding a layer of privacy that even threat actors can't gain enough information to breach.

It’s easy to tick the checkboxes on a compliance checklist with the mindset that your system is protected and not exposed to risk. If it is this simple, why do we continue to invest billions of dollars in developing security controls and software development lifecycle (SDL) practices that help harden software and minimize risk? What is the value in configuring services, tuning firewalls, and enforcing access policies only to accept a risk rating for a vulnerability directly mapped to a base score that seemingly ignores all the work done?This contradictory model of focusing on security featur

Protect your systems with automated patching and server hardening strategies to defend against vulnerabilities like the NTLM zero-day.…

We can anticipate a growing number of emerging vulnerabilities in the near future, emphasizing the need for an effective prioritization strategy.

The "Census of Free and Open Source Software" report, which identifies the most critical software projects, sees more cloud infrastructure and Python software designated as critical software components.

New Fortress Information Security research shows 90% of software products used by critical infrastructure organizations contain code developed in China.