Cisco Fixes High-Severity Webex, Security Camera Flaws

Three high-severity flaws exist in Cisco's Webex video conferencing system, Cisco’s Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras and Identity Services Engine. Source: Threadpost

HEH P2P Botnet Sports Dangerous Wiper Function

The P2P malware is infecting any and all types of endpoints via brute-forcing, with 10 versions targeting desktops, laptops, mobile and IoT devices. Source: Threadpost

Microsoft Azure Flaws Open Admin Servers to Takeover

Two flaws in Microsoft's cloud-based Azure App Services could have allowed server-side forgery request (SSFR) and remote code-execution attacks. Source: Threadpost

Amazon Prime Day Spurs Spike in Phishing, Fraud Attacks

A spike in phishing and malicious websites aimed at defrauding Amazon.com customers aim to make Prime Day a field day for hackers. Source: Threadpost

MontysThree APT Takes Unusual Aim at Industrial Targets

The newly discovered APT specializes in espionage campaigns against industrial holdings -- a rare target for spyware. Source: Threadpost

MontysThree: Industrial espionage with steganography and a Russian accent on both sides

In summer 2020 we uncovered a previously unknown multi-module C++ toolset used in highly targeted industrial espionage attacks dating back to 2018. Initially the reason for our interest in this malware...

Feds Sound Alarm Over Emotet Attacks on State, Local Govs

CISA warned already-strained public-sector entities about disturbing spikes in Emotet phishing attacks aimed at municipalities. Source: Threadpost

Google Rolls Out Fixes for High-Severity Android System Flaws

The most serious bugs are elevation-of-privilege issues in the Android System component (CVE-2020-0215 and CVE-2020-0416). Source: Threadpost

BAHAMUT Spies-for-Hire Linked to Extensive Nation-State Activity

Researchers uncovered a sophisticated, incredibly well-resourced APT that has its fingers in wide-ranging espionage and disinformation campaigns. Source: Threadpost

Google’s Chrome 86: Critical Payments Bug, Password Checker Among Security Notables

Google is rolling out 35 security fixes, and a new password feature, in Chrome 86 versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS users. Source: Threadpost