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Hackers exploiting unpatched RCE bug in Zimbra Collaboration Suite
Hackers are actively exploiting an unpatched remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS), a widely deployed web client and email server.
Bleeping Computer
10 Oct 2022 1825 Views
Linux kernel 5.19.12 code could cause permanent damage to some laptop displays
For desktop Linux users, updating to a new Linux kernel typically carries relatively small, contained risks: wonky drivers, GRUB pain, maybe a full wipe and reinstall. For one subset of laptop owners on rolling release distributions, however, kernel version 5.19...
arstechnica
7 Oct 2022 1758 Views
Meta sues app dev for stealing over 1 million WhatsApp accounts
Meta has sued several Chinese companies doing business as HeyMods, Highlight Mobi, and HeyWhatsApp for developing and allegedly using "unofficial" WhatsApp Android apps to steal over one million WhatsApp accounts starting May 2022.
Bleepingcomputer
7 Oct 2022 1777 Views
Avast releases free decryptor for Hades ransomware variants
Avast has released a decryptor for variants of the Hades ransomware known as 'MafiaWare666', 'Jcrypt', 'RIP Lmao', and 'BrutusptCrypt,' allowing victims to recover their files for free. [...]
Bleepingcomputer
6 Oct 2022 2597 Views
Hundreds of Microsoft SQL servers backdoored with new malware
Security researchers have found a new piece of malware targeting Microsoft SQL servers. Named Maggie, the backdoor has already infected hundreds of machines all over the world. [...]
Bleepingcomputer
6 Oct 2022 1781 Views
Ikea Smart Light System Flaw Lets Attackers Turn Bulbs on Full Blast
With just one malformed Zigbee frame, attackers could take over certain Ikea smart lightbulbs, leaving users unable to turn the lights down.
Dark Reading
6 Oct 2022 1931 Views
Microsoft investigates Windows 11 22H2 Remote Desktop issues
Microsoft is investigating user reports of issues with Remote Desktop on Windows 11 systems after installing the Windows 11 2022 Update. [...]
Bleepingcomputer
6 Oct 2022 1760 Views
Aussie Telco Telstra Breached, Reportedly Exposing 30,000 Employees' Data
The Telstra cyber incident comes just weeks after its main rival Optus suffered a major compromise of its customer database.
Dark Reading
5 Oct 2022 1663 Views
Former NSA Employee Faces Death Penalty for Selling Secrets
Suspect allegedly thought he was swapping secrets with a foreign government for crypto — but the contact turned out to be an FBI agent.
Dark Reading
5 Oct 2022 1687 Views
Microsoft Updates Mitigation for Exchange Server Zero-Days
Researchers had discovered that Microsoft's original mitigation steps for the so-called "ProxyNotShell" flaws was easily bypassed.
Dark Reading
5 Oct 2022 1730 Views
