WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers

WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers l33tdawg Tue, 11/19/2024 – 03:02 more…

Korea extradites Russian, Vietnamese suspects linked to $16M ransomware scheme

Korea extradites Russian, Vietnamese suspects linked to $16M ransomware scheme l33tdawg Tue, 11/19/2024 – 03:02 more…

CISA Director Jen Easterly, in Place Since 2021, to Step Down

CISA Director Jen Easterly, in Place Since 2021, to Step Down l33tdawg Tue, 11/19/2024 – 03:02 more…

Understanding and Fixing Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities: A Case Study on Really Simple SSL

Introduction In the world of WordPress plugins, security vulnerabilities can have far-reaching consequences, especially when they affect widely used tools like Really Simple SSL. A recent vulnerability in versions 9.0.0 to 9.1.1.1 exposed websites to the risk of authentication bypass. However, the vulnerability only affected sites where the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) feature was enabled. This […] more…

Simple Include Statement Hides Casino Spam

Just as there are countless types of websites on the internet, there are just as many attackers seeking to exploit them. These attackers develop malicious code that continuously evolves, constantly finding new ways to harm their next target. Sometimes, threat actors rely on heavy obfuscation to conceal their malicious code, while others use stealthier methods […] more…

PHP Reinfector and Backdoor Malware Target WordPress Sites

We recently observed a surge in WordPress websites being infected by a sophisticated PHP reinfector and backdoor malware. While we initially believed that the infection was linked to the wpcode plugin, we found that several sites without this plugin were compromised as well. Upon deeper investigation, we discovered that this malware not only reinfects website […] more…

Important Update: IP Address Change for VirusTotal

We’re making a change to the IP address for www.virustotal.com. If you’re currently whitelisting our IP address in your firewall or proxy, you’ll need to update your rules to maintain access to VirusTotal. Starting November 25th, we’ll be gradually transitioning the resolution of www.virustotal.com to a new IP address: 34.54.88.138. If you have hardcoded the […] more…

Malware Steals Account Credentials

It’s common for malware to target e-commerce sites, and these attackers are usually seeking to steal credit card details. In most cases, they will insert scripts that extract data from the checkout forms to siphon fields like the cardholder name, card number and expiration date. Once they have that information, their job is done and […] more…

Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects

Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects l33tdawg Fri, 11/08/2024 – 09:11 more…

North Korean hackers target cryptocurrency with malware

North Korean hackers target cryptocurrency with malware l33tdawg Fri, 11/08/2024 – 09:11 more…

Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide

Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide l33tdawg Fri, 11/08/2024 – 09:11 more…

2024 Credit Card Theft Season Arrives

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and it’s the time of year the eCommerce website owners need to be most on their guard. Credit card stealing malware, commonly referred to as “MageCart”, is most rampant during the holiday shopping season. Attackers are always aiming to maximize their profits. As such, they know […] more…

Identifying and Mitigating SQL Injection in WordPress Plugins: A Case Study with Perfect Survey v1.5.1

Introduction SQL injection vulnerabilities are a persistent threat in web application security, particularly in platforms like WordPress where plugins often handle dynamic user input, and where a single bug could lead to millions of websites being impacted. In this post, we’ll examine an SQL injection vulnerability discovered by Vincenzo Migliano in Perfect Survey v1.5.1 back […] more…

WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup October 2024

Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this […] more…

Here’s the paper no one read before declaring the demise of modern cryptography

Here’s the paper no one read before declaring the demise of modern cryptography l33tdawg Fri, 11/01/2024 – 05:42 more…

OpenAI launches ChatGPT with Search, taking Google head-on

OpenAI launches ChatGPT with Search, taking Google head-on l33tdawg Fri, 11/01/2024 – 05:42 more…

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