Oracle WebLogic Server RCE Flaw Under Active Attack

The flaw in the console component of the WebLogic Server, CVE-2020-14882, is under active attack, researchers warn. Source: Threadpost

Core Windows Utility Can Be Used to Bypass AppLocker

A researcher has discovered that Windows’ Regsvr32 can be used to download and run JavaScript and VBScript remotely from the Internet, bypassing AppLocker’s whitelisting protections. Source: Threadpost

Threatpost News Wrap, January 29, 2016

Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including the latest on the BlackEnergy APT Group, Amazon getting into the SSL certificate game, and government agencies being told...

Musk-Themed ‘$SpaceX’ Cryptoscam Invades YouTube Advertising

Beware: The swindle uses legitimately purchased YouTube ads, real liquidity, legitimate DEX Uniswap, and the real wallet extension MetaMask to create an entirely convincing fake coin gambit. Source: Threadpost

2.28M MeetMindful Daters Compromised in Data Breach

The ShinyHunters hacking group offer a raft of information, from location and contact info to dating preferences and bodily descriptions, as a free download. Source: Threadpost

U.S. Intelligence Report Due Next Week on Election Hack

The U.S. intelligence committee is expected to publish an unclassified report on Russia's involvement with influencing the presidential election. Source: Threadpost

Cisco ASA Bug Now Actively Exploited as PoC Drops

In-the-wild XSS attacks have commenced against the security appliance (CVE-2020-3580), as researchers publish exploit code on Twitter. Source: Threadpost

Critical Juniper Bug Allows DoS, RCE Against Carrier Networks

Telecom providers, including wireless carriers, are at risk of disruption of network service if the bug in SBR Carrier is exploited. Source: Threadpost

Breach Forces Password Change on Oracle MICROS PoS Customers

Oracle warns its MICROS point-of-sale system customers to change account passwords after malware was discovered on a support site that was infecting users. Source: Threadpost

GoBotKR Targets Pirate Torrents to Build a DDoS Botnet

The authors have tweaked a known piece of malware to specifically target Korean TV fans. Source: Threadpost
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Questions Mount Around Yahoo Breach

Crypto company Venafi points out potential holes in Yahoo's processes and policies around cryptography and digital certificates, any of which could have been exploited...