New Evil PLC Attack Weaponizes PLCs to Breach OT and Enterprise Networks

New Evil PLC Attack Weaponizes PLCs to Breach OT and Enterprise Networks,

Cybersecurity researchers have elaborated a novel attack technique that weaponizes programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to gain an initial foothold in engineering workstations and subsequently invade the operational technology (OT) networks.
Dubbed « Evil PLC » attack by industrial security firm Claroty, the issue impacts engineering workstation software from Rockwell Automation, Schneider

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Cybersecurity researchers have elaborated a novel attack technique that weaponizes programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to gain an initial foothold in engineering workstations and subsequently invade the operational technology (OT) networks.
Dubbed « Evil PLC » attack by industrial security firm Claroty, the issue impacts engineering workstation software from Rockwell Automation, Schneider

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/new-evil-plc-attack-weaponizes-plcs-to.html

Unified Threat Management: The All-in-One Cybersecurity Solution

Unified Threat Management: The All-in-One Cybersecurity Solution,

UTM (Unified threat management) is thought to be an all-in-one solution for cybersecurity. In general, it is a versatile software or hardware firewall solution integrated with IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and other security services. A universal gateway allows the user to manage network security with one comprehensive solution, which makes the task much easier. In addition, compared to a

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UTM (Unified threat management) is thought to be an all-in-one solution for cybersecurity. In general, it is a versatile software or hardware firewall solution integrated with IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and other security services. A universal gateway allows the user to manage network security with one comprehensive solution, which makes the task much easier. In addition, compared to a

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/unified-threat-management-all-in-one.html

Des failles UEFI permettent de contourner le démarrage sécurisé de Windows et Linux

Des failles UEFI permettent de contourner le démarrage sécurisé de Windows et Linux,

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UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerabilities

Dans l’un des cas, l’exploitation de la vulnérabilité serait particulièrement simple, qu’il faut redouter des attaques imminentes. Des patchs sont disponibles.

L’article Des failles UEFI permettent de contourner le démarrage sécurisé de Windows et Linux est à retrouver sur 01net.com.

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https://www.01net.com/actualites/des-failles-uefi-permettent-de-contourner-le-demarrage-securise-de-windows-et-linux.html

Attention, ce malware vise plus de 200 applications Android de banques et de cryptomonnaies

Attention, ce malware vise plus de 200 applications Android de banques et de cryptomonnaies,

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malware android

Un malware baptisé SOVA menace les smartphones Android. De plus en plus sophistiqué, le virus cible plus de 200 applications, dont des apps bancaires ou d’échange de cryptomonnaies. Le maliciel est conçu pour voler l’argent des victimes et siphonner toutes leurs données personnelles. Il peut également se transformer en ransomware.

L’article Attention, ce malware vise plus de 200 applications Android de banques et de cryptomonnaies est à retrouver sur 01net.com.

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https://www.01net.com/actualites/malware-android-vise-200-applications-banques-cryptomonnaies.html

Zoom a mis huit mois pour corriger une faille critique

Zoom a mis huit mois pour corriger une faille critique,

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logo Zoom

L’éditeur a publié deux correctifs défectueux avant de fournir enfin un patch qui marche… le jour après une présentation publique de la faille en question.

L’article Zoom a mis huit mois pour corriger une faille critique est à retrouver sur 01net.com.

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https://www.01net.com/actualites/zoom-a-mis-huit-mois-pour-corriger-une-faille-critique.html

Il a hacké un tracteur John Deere… et a installé Doom

Il a hacké un tracteur John Deere… et a installé Doom,

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John Deere root access

Au delà du jeu vidéo, ce hack permettrait aux utilisateurs de regagner le contrôle des équipements agricoles qu’ils possèdent et de ne plus être obligés de passer par un concessionnaire pour les mises à jour.

L’article Il a hacké un tracteur John Deere… et a installé Doom est à retrouver sur 01net.com.

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https://www.01net.com/actualites/il-a-hacke-un-tracteur-john-deere-et-a-installe-doom.html

Microsoft Warns About Phishing Attacks by Russia-linked Hackers

Microsoft Warns About Phishing Attacks by Russia-linked Hackers,

Microsoft on Monday revealed it took steps to disrupt phishing operations undertaken by a « highly persistent threat actor » whose objectives align closely with Russian state interests.
The company is tracking the espionage-oriented activity cluster under its chemical element-themed moniker SEABORGIUM, which it said overlaps with a hacking group also known as Callisto, COLDRIVER, and TA446.
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Microsoft on Monday revealed it took steps to disrupt phishing operations undertaken by a « highly persistent threat actor » whose objectives align closely with Russian state interests.
The company is tracking the espionage-oriented activity cluster under its chemical element-themed moniker SEABORGIUM, which it said overlaps with a hacking group also known as Callisto, COLDRIVER, and TA446.
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https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/microsoft-warns-about-phishing-attacks.html

Russian State Hackers Continue to Attack Ukrainian Entities with Infostealer Malware

Russian State Hackers Continue to Attack Ukrainian Entities with Infostealer Malware,

Russian state-sponsored actors are continuing to strike Ukrainian entities with information-stealing malware as part of what’s suspected to be an espionage operation.
Symantec, a division of Broadcom Software, attributed the malicious campaign to a threat actor tracked Shuckworm, also known as Actinium, Armageddon, Gamaredon, Primitive Bear, and Trident Ursa. The findings have been corroborated 

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Russian state-sponsored actors are continuing to strike Ukrainian entities with information-stealing malware as part of what’s suspected to be an espionage operation.
Symantec, a division of Broadcom Software, attributed the malicious campaign to a threat actor tracked Shuckworm, also known as Actinium, Armageddon, Gamaredon, Primitive Bear, and Trident Ursa. The findings have been corroborated 

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/russian-state-hackers-continue-to.html

Nearly 1,900 Signal Messenger Accounts Potentially Compromised in Twilio Hack

Nearly 1,900 Signal Messenger Accounts Potentially Compromised in Twilio Hack,

Popular end-to-end encrypted messaging service Signal on Monday disclosed the cyberattack aimed at Twilio earlier this month may have exposed the phone numbers of roughly 1,900 users.
« For about 1,900 users, an attacker could have attempted to re-register their number to another device or learned that their number was registered to Signal, » the company said. « All users can rest assured that

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Popular end-to-end encrypted messaging service Signal on Monday disclosed the cyberattack aimed at Twilio earlier this month may have exposed the phone numbers of roughly 1,900 users.
« For about 1,900 users, an attacker could have attempted to re-register their number to another device or learned that their number was registered to Signal, » the company said. « All users can rest assured that

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https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/nearly-1900-signal-messenger-accounts.html

Signal : l’alternative à WhatsApp a été victime d’un piratage

Signal : l’alternative à WhatsApp a été victime d’un piratage,

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signal

Signal indique avoir été victime d’une attaque informatique. En piégeant les employés d’un des partenaires de Signal, un hacker est parvenu à pirater le compte d’un utilisateur. Au total, 1900 comptes ont été affectés par l’opération, déclare l’alternative à WhatsApp.

L’article Signal : l’alternative à WhatsApp a été victime d’un piratage est à retrouver sur 01net.com.

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https://www.01net.com/actualites/signal-alternative-whatsapp-victime-piratage.html