SideWinder Strikes Victims in Pakistan, Turkey in Multiphase Polymorphic Attack

The APT is exploiting a remote template injection flaw to deliver malicious documents that lure in government officials and other targets with topics of potential interest.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-brea...hic-attack

The Problem of Old Vulnerabilities — and What to Do About It

The vulnerabilities most often exploited by ransomware attackers are already known to us.

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...o-about-it

FBI seizes 13 more domains linked to DDoS-for-hire services


The U.S. Justice Department announced today the seizure of 13 more domains linked to DDoS-for-hire platforms, also known as 'booter' or 'stressor' services. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...-services/

Criminal IP FDS: A WordPress Plugin to Block Brute Force Attacks


As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, brute-force attacks have become a growing concern. To address this issue, AI Spera released a new WordPress plugin called Anti-Brute Force, Login Fraud Detector, also known as Criminal IP FDS (Fraud Detection System). [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...e-attacks/

FBI nukes Russian Snake data theft malware with self-destruct command


Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from all Five Eyes member nations took down the infrastructure used by the Snake cyber-espionage malware operated by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...t-command/

New Linux kernel NetFilter flaw gives attackers root privileges

A new Linux NetFilter kernel flaw has been discovered, allowing unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges to root level, allowing complete control over a system. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...rivileges/

Toyota overtakes Kia in latest ranking of U.S. inventory efficiency

<p>An index developed by Cloud Theory has ranked Toyota brand as the most efficient mover of vehicle inventory in the U.S.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/retail/cloud-th...y-mover-us

TrueCar used-car valuation tool launches as Q1 revenue drops, losses rise

<p>TrueCar Wholesale Solutions is designed to help the company make the most of strong used-car demand.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/earnings-report...osses-rise

Microsoft Warns of State-Sponsored Attacks Exploiting Critical PaperCut Vulnerability

Iranian nation-state groups have now joined financially motivated actors in actively exploiting a critical flaw in PaperCut print management software, Microsoft disclosed over the weekend.
The tech giant's threat intelligence team said it observed both Mango Sandstorm (Mercury) and Mint Sandstorm (Phosphorus) weaponizing CVE-2023-27350 in their operations to achieve initial access.
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https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/micros...sored.html

Product Security: Harnessing the Collective Experience and Collaborative Tools in De

In the fast-paced cybersecurity landscape, product security takes center stage. DevSecOps swoops in, seamlessly merging security practices into DevOps, empowering teams to tackle challenges. Let's dive into DevSecOps and explore how collaboration can give your team the edge to fight cyber villains.
Application security and product security
Regrettably, application security teams often intervene

https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/streng...urity.html