VayFul Security - September 06 2024

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📰 SECURITY BYTES

Side-Channel Attack on the YubiKey 5 Series Let Attackers Clone Devices by Extracting Private Key - NinjaLab researchers,  report details a newly discovered weakness side-channel attack that could allow attackers to potentially steal sensitive data from network traffic routed through these devices. #side-channel #attack #yubikey 

Zyxel Warns of Critical OS Command Injection Flaw in Routers and Access Points - Zyxel has issued a security advisory regarding a critical OS command injection vulnerability affecting specific models of their access points (APs) and security routers. This flaw could allow attackers to execute unauthorized commands on the underlying operating system, potentially compromising the device and jeopardizing your network security. #router #AP #command #injection 

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility - A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system by using a static administrative credential. Users of Cisco Smart Licensing Utility are urged to update their software immediately to the latest version. #cisco #unauthorized #access #vulnerabilities

CISA Warns of Continued Russian Cyber Threats Targeting US Infrastructure - CISA, along with the FBI, NSA, and international partners, issued a joint cybersecurity advisory in September. The advisory details the TTPs used by these actors, including the deployment of destructive malware like WhisperGate. Russian military cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure in the US and globally. #military #cyber #attacks

Google Security Research Team Released POC Exploit of CVE-2024-2658 and its Mitigation - Researchers from Google have identified and disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-26581) in the Linux kernel.This vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized control over affected systems. Details of exploit and Patch/mitigation released as well. #critical #linux #kernel #vulnerability

🔥 INTERESTING WRITEUPS

Broken Object Property Level Authorization - Unauthorised Access to Sensitive Information - [2000$ Bounty]

Stored XSS in Team Links -  [600$ Bounty]

📝 BLOGS & ARTICLES

Bulletproof Your Micro SaaS with These Security Measures - The article outlines essential security measures like access control, data encryption, incident response plans, and staying updated on vulnerabilities. By implementing these recommendations, micro-SaaS ventures can significantly enhance their security and build trust with their customers. #SaaS #security #measures

Elevating Web Security with SiteGUI's Subdomain Strategy - Blog explores the concept of leveraging subdomains for enhanced web security. The article likely discusses the benefits of isolating critical functionalities on separate subdomains, potentially improving attack compartmentalization and minimizing the impact of potential breaches. #web #subdomain  #security 

Securing A Linux Server: Tips for Enhanced Security - Ken Harris, a security enthusiast, offers a helping hand in his blog post "Securing A Linux Server." The article outlines a series of practical steps you can take to fortify your server. #linux #server #security #hardening

Is Debian Losing Its Security Edge? New Report Raises Concerns -A recent article on unix.foo titled "Insecurity of Debian" suggests potential vulnerabilities within the popular Debian Linux distribution. Raises concerns about the package management system and potential security risks associated with software sources.  #debian #os #security

🛠️TOOLS

Wush - simplest & fastest way to transfer files between computers via wireguard. #p2p #file #transfer 

NODE_VULNERABILITY - This repo discusses a common vulnerability found in most Node servers. #nodejs #common #vulnerabilities

Ffufai - ffufai is an AI-powered wrapper for the popular web fuzzer ffuf. It automatically suggests file extensions for fuzzing based on the target URL and its headers, using either OpenAI's GPT or Anthropic's Claude AI models. #AI #web #fuzzer #security

Awesome-LLMs-on-device - This repository is your go-to resource for all things related to LLMs designed for on-device deployment. #LLM #resources

🧠 TUTORIALS & SKILL-BUILDING

Black Hat MEA 2024: Cockatoo Pwn Challenge Offers Glimpse into Exploiting Embedded Systems - Flex0Geek delves into the "Cockatoo Pwn" challenge from Black Hat MEA 2024. This Capture the Flag (CTF) competition focused on exploiting vulnerabilities in an embedded system. #blackhat #ctf #pwn #solution

Blockchain Security Series 12 -  Stephen Tong discusses the similarities and differences between security in web 2 and web 3, the importance of diverse skill sets in the security industry. The conversation also covers topics such as security in blockchain development, unit testing and formal verification, and safety in DeFi protocols. #blockchain #security

Exploiting SNI SSRF To Access The AWS IMDSv2 - Oliver Morton presented at Bsides Leeds on how to exploit SNI SSRF in the AWS IMDSv2 based servers/instances. #aws #SNI #SSRF #exploitation 

The Illustrated Pentester - Short Stories of Security w/ Chris Traynor - Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) webcast with Chris Traynor - Security Analyst – as he shares an anthology of [true] short stories that deliver glimpses into the world of security. #security #llm #stories

🎁 MISCELLANEOUS

Bitdefender Launches Dedicated Security Suite for Content Creators - The online world can be a minefield for content creators. From account takeovers to malware attacks, securing your digital presence is crucial. Bitdefender Security for Creators suite offers creators a layer of protection specifically designed for their needs. #content #creator #security #suite

OpenAdapt - OpenAdapt is the open source software adapter between Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) and traditional desktop and web Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). #AI #LLM #models

The Effects of Generative AI on High Skilled Work - A new research paper, recently uploaded to SSRN (Social Science Research Network), details advancements in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology. It explores methods for decoding brain activity with greater accuracy, potentially paving the way for more sophisticated BCI applications. #AI # GenAI

AI Under Scrutiny: Feds Investigate Potential Price Discrimination Based on Personal Data - Scientific American reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a probe into the use of algorithms that personalize prices based on consumer data. #AI #algorithm #personal #data #access

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