Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user or exploited process. Depending on the privileges associated with the user or process, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights.
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights.
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Mozilla Products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
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The cybercriminal group COOKIE SPIDER is distributing the SHAMOS macOS malware via the ClickFix social engineering technique, according to researchers at CrowdStrike. The attackers spread malicious ads related to macOS issues, targeting users searching for technical solutions. The phishing sites trick the user into copying and pasting a malicious command into their computer's terminal. CrowdStrike notes, "The one-line installation command enables eCrime actors to directly install the Mach-O executable onto the victim’s machine while bypassing Gatekeeper checks."
CrowdStrike has published a report on a cyberespionage campaign by a China-nexus threat actor dubbed "MURKY PANDA" which overlaps with activity tracked in the security industry as "Silk Typhoon." MURKY PANDA is notable for its "extensive knowledge of cloud environments and custom application logics," and the group has "shown considerable ability to quickly weaponize n-day and zero-day vulnerabilities." Since late 2024, the threat actor has been targeting North American entities in the government, technology, academic, legal, and professional services sectors. The group exploits internet-facing appliances to gain initial access and deploy its custom malware family "CloudedHope."