⚠️ VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE 3[−]
13 OctOilRig Exploits Windows Kernel Flaw in Espionage Campaign Targeting UAE and GulfThe Iranian threat actor known as OilRig has been observed exploiting a now-patched privilege escalation flaw impacting the Windows Kernel as part of a cyber espionage campaign targeting the U.A.E. and the broader Gulf region. "The group utilizes sophisticated tactics that includ…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
13 OctMeet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ hackers preparing for warOf the cybersecurity risks facing the United States today, few loom larger than the potential sabotage capabilities posed by China-backed hackers, which top U.S. officials have described as an “epoch-defining threat.” In recent months, U.S. intelligence officials said Chinese gov…TECHCRUNCH.COM
13 OctIranian hackers now exploit Windows flaw to elevate privilegesThe Iranian state-sponsored hacking group APT34, aka OilRig, has recently escalated its activities with new campaigns targeting government and critical infrastructure entities in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM
🕵️ THREAT INTELLIGENCE 2[−]
13 OctChinese scientists hack military grade encryption on quantum computer: papersubmitted by floofloof to cybersecurity 3 points | 0 comments https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3282051/chinese-scientists-hack-military-grade-encryption-quantum-computer-paperSH.ITJUST.WORKS
13 OctWireshark 4.4.1 Released, (Sun, Oct 13th)Wireshark release 4.4.1 fixes 2 vulnerabilities and 27 bugs. One of these bugfixes is for the missing IP address plugin on Windows, see " Wireshark 4.4&#;x26;#;39;s IP Address Functions ".
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📡 INFOSEC NEWS 1[−]
13 OctGoogle warns uBlock Origin and other extensions may be disabled soonGoogle's Chrome Web Store is now warning that the uBlock Origin ad blocker and other extensions may soon be blocked as part of the company's deprecation of the Manifest V2 extension specification. [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM