Category: Cybersecurity News
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Emerging Mobile Threats: New Variants Targeting Both Android and iOS Devices
In recent years, mobile security has become one of the most critical areas of concern for tech enthusiasts, businesses, and everyday users alike. The proliferation of mobile malware threats, such as SpyNote, BadBazaar, and Moonshine, shows how cybercriminals are continuously adapting their tactics to target both Android and iOS devices. These threats are more sophisticated…
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Critical Vulnerability Discovered in OttoKit (Formely SureTriggers) WordPress Plugin
A vulnerability in the OttoKit (formely SureTriggers) plugin for WordPress has recently been discovered and could affect over 100,000 active websites. Researches at Wordfence first found the flaw which allows unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts on unconfigured sites. If left unchecked, this vulnerability could lead to full site compromise. What is SureTriggers and How…
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New Cryptominer, CPU_HU, Targeting Exposed PostgreSQL Servers
A troubling new cyber threat is targeting PostgreSQL databases, which many businesses rely on for their operations. Researchers at Wiz, a cloud security software provider, found and analyzed this malware, known as CPU_HU. The CPU_HU threat exploits poorly secured PostgreSQL servers that are publicly accessible. Researchers estimate that over 1,500 victims have already been affected.…
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Apple Issues Security Patches for Devices, Including Three Critical Vulnerabilities
Apple has rolled out essential security updates for its suite of devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, and the forthcoming Vision Pro. These updates serve to protect users from potential vulnerabilities and are part of Apple’s ongoing commitment to maintaining device security. Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates released between…
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Growing WordPress Hidden Threats in Plugin Directory Handling
WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for building websites, but it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities. Recently, a new trend has emerged: hackers are hiding malicious code in a specific folder within WordPress, known as the “mu-plugins” directory, to maintain remote access to sites and redirect unsuspecting visitors…
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FreeType Font Rendering Library Exposure Found by Meta
In the continuously evolving world of technology, security vulnerabilities can pop up when we least expect them. That’s especially true with the recent security flaw found in FreeType, a widely used open-source library for font rendering. Security researches at Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, posted an advisory on the vulnerability on their…
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Vulnerability in Popular WordPress Backup Plugin, All in One WP Migration, Affects Millions of Websites
A vulnerability in a popular WordPress backup and migration plugin has been discovered, and it puts over 5 million WordPress based websites at risk. Researches at Wordfence discovered that the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10942 with a severity score of 7.5 (out of 10), in the All in One WP Migration and Backup plugin occurs in…
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