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  • Cyber Criminals Conquer Bank Security With Telegram-Powered Bots

    Cybercriminals are using Telegram bots to steal one-time passwords and defrauding people through banks and online payment systems, including PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay

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    Youtube https://youtu.be/9svjjzRG-Po

    the link to the podcast itunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-criminals-conquer-bank-security-with-telegram/id1583788677?i=1000537076545

    Spoify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Vi2S9POXFZgbBG6k4rUoK 

    Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/cybercriminals-conquer-bank-security-with-telegram-powered-bots?si=ef0e0c4cd9d14f2297d0b254906dae82


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    #zoho #eset #FBI #telegram #paypal #applepay #googlepay @ATM #bot

      

    FamousSparrow: A suspicious hotel guest

    ESET researchers have uncovered a new cyberespionage group targeting hotels, governments, and private companies worldwide. We have named this group FamousSparrow and we believe it has been active since at least 2019.

    https://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/09/23/famoussparrow-suspicious-hotel-guest/

    FBI and CISA: Hackers exploit a critical Zoho bug

    The FBI, CISA and the Coast Guard (CGCYBER) warned today that state-backed persistent threat (APT) groups have been exploiting a critical bug in a Zoho system since early August 2021.


    https://en.secnews.gr/366332/fbi-cisa-hacker-ekmetallevontai-ena-krisimo-bug-zoho/

    Cybercriminals going after one-time passwords with Telegram-powered bots

    All the services Intel 471 has observed, which have only been in operation since June, either operate via a Telegram bot or provide support for customers via a Telegram channel. Two-factor authentication is one of the easiest ways for people to protect any online account. So, of course criminals are trying to circumvent that protection.

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    16 min
  • Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge Web Browser- PATCH: NOW

    Microsoft Edge is a Chromium based internet browser made by Microsoft, which is installed by default on all new Windows computers. This browser has several critical vulnerabilities that need to be patched immediately

    Every day Big Tech and Mass Media make it hard to find out what is going on with the internet. Honey Beez and Trip Elix have unique experiences to share in an unpaired podcast experience.

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    https://www.tripelix.com/insecurity/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-microsoft-edge-web-browser-patch-now/
    Youtube https://youtu.be/epXh4cLrtcA

    the link to the podcast itunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-microsoft-edge-web-browser/id1583788677?i=1000536961219

    Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GQQbngLkccmCHGVnFu8cb 

    Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-microsoft-edge-web-browser-patch-now?si=ad80e8f173fa43efa97d4789c8197304


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    #Edge #Microsoft #Google #Android #Facebook #scrape #clubhouse

      

    Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft Edge, the most severe of which could result in remote code execution. Microsoft Edge is a Chromium based internet browser made by Microsoft, which is installed by default on all new Windows computers.

    https://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-microsoft-edge-could-allow-for-arbitrary-code-execution_2021-123/

    Android users without access to Google Maps, YouTube and Gmail from today

    Millions of Android phones will be blocked from using popular apps, such as Google Maps, YouTube and Gmail, from today.

    https://en.secnews.gr/367302/android-xristes-xoris-prosvasi-google-maps-gmail-youtube/

    3.8 billion Clubhouse and Facebook user records allegedly scraped and merged, put for sale online

    A user on a popular hacker forum is selling a database that purportedly contains 3.8 billion user records.

    The database was allegedly compiled by combining 3.8 billio

    15 min
  • Microsoft Uncovers Phishing As A Service Includes Easy To Use Templates Just Add Domain

    Microsoft uncovered a large-scale organization and phishing-as-a-service operation. The turnkey platform budding criminals to create customized campaigns and develop their own phishing schemes complete with phishing kits, email templates, and hosting services needed to launch attacks.

    Every day Big Tech and Mass Media make it hard to find out what is going on with the internet. Honey Beez and Trip Elix have unique experiences to share in an unpaired podcast experience.

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    Our Website: https://www.tripelix.com/insecurity/microsoft-uncovers-phishing-as-a-service-includes-easy-to-use-templates-just-add-domain/

    Youtube: https://youtu.be/4BNqBdtFjuQ

    the link to the podcast itunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/microsoft-uncovers-phishing-as-a-service-includes/id1583788677?i=1000536840309

    Spoify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6b4XeV3PNKto3U1lqx6XZG 

    Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/microsoft-uncovers-phishing-as-a-service-includes-easy-to-use-templates-just-add-domain?si=46bf561030cb41d89f0c0a215c6f8c51


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    #Android #apple #malware #hack#Covid19 #icloud #tanglebot #cyberattack #sms

      

    Google releases emergency fix to plug zero‑day hole in Chrome

    Google has released an emergency update for its Chrome web browser to fix a zero-day vulnerability that is known to be actively exploited in the wild by malicious actors. The security loophole affects the Windows, macOS, and Linux versions of the popular browser.

    https://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/09/27/google-releases-emergency-fix-plug-zero-day-hole-chrome/

    Large-Scale Phishing-as-a-Service Operation Exposed

    Microsoft uncovered a large-scale, well-organization and sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation. The turnkey platform allows users to customize campaigns and develop their own phishing ploys so they can then use the PhaaS platform to help with phishing kits, email templates and hosting services needed to launch attacks.

    https://threatpost.com/phishing-as-a-service-exposed/174932/

    22 min
  • COVID-19 Text Message Malware Targets Android Users Across U.S. And Canada

    This malware, coined TangleBot, can directly obtain personal information, control device interaction with apps and overlay screens, and steal account information from financial activities initiated on the device.

    Every day Big Tech and Mass Media make it hard to find out what is going on with the internet. Honey Beez and Trip Elix have unique experiences to share in an unpaired podcast experience.

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    Our Website: https://www.tripelix.com/insecurity/covid-19-text-message-malware-targets-android-users-across-u-s-and-canada/

    Youtube https://youtu.be/RSV881Tp6yU

    the link to the podcast itunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covid-19-text-message-malware-targets-android-users/id1583788677?i=1000536712774

    Spoify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/34aA8rRGfZYeDDxVI04PFF

    Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/covid-19-text-message-malware-targets-android-users-across-us-and-canada

     

    100,000,000 Android phone owners for sale

    https://lists.nextmark.com/market?page=order/online/datacard&id=578695

    Trip’s books

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    Honey’s books

    https://beedefense.net

     

    #Android #apple #malware #hack#Covid19 #icloud #tanglebot #cyberattack #sms

     

    TangleBot: New Advanced SMS Malware Targets Mobile Users Across U.S. and Canada with COVID-19 Lures

    Cloudmark threat analysts have discovered a new piece of mobile malware spreading via SMS and currently targeting Android mobile users in the United States and Canada.TangleBot uses SMS text message lures with content about COVID regulations 

    https://www.cloudmark.com/en/blog/mobile/tanglebot-new-advanced-sms-malware-targets-mobile-users-across-us-and-canada-covid-19

    iCloud Private Relay flaw leaks users’ IP addresses

    A flaw discovered in Apple’s new iCloud Private Relay defeats the feature’s raison d’etre by exposing a user’s IP address when certain conditions are met.

    https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/25/icloud-private-relay-flaw-leaks-users-ip-addresses

    Port of Houston target of suspected nation-state hack

    The Port of Houston, a critical piece of infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, issued a statement Thurs

    22 min
  • Microsoft Exchange Flaw Leeks Login Credentials Across The Internet

    An unpatched design flaw in the implementation of Microsoft Exchange’s Autodiscover protocol has resulted in the leak of tens of thousands of login names and passwords for Windows domains worldwide.

    Every day Big Tech and Mass Media make it hard to find out what is going on with the internet. Honey Beez and Trip Elix have unique experiences to share in an unpaired podcast experience.

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    Our Website: https://www.tripelix.com/insecurity/microsoft-exchange-flaw-leeks-login-credentials-across-the-internet/


    Youtube :https://youtu.be/SZgwCeN1bpwthe link to the podcast
    itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/microsoft-exchange-flaw-leeks-login-credentials-across/id1583788677?i=1000536475650
    Spoify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CukwWBT9pyH4yEVJ1xiad
    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/microsoft-exchange-flaw-leeks-login-credentials-across-the-internet
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    #windows #Exchange #microsoft #scam #zoho #hackers

    Autodiscovering the Great Leak

    As a part of the ongoing security research efforts by the Guardicore Labs team, we have discovered an interesting case of credential leak affecting a large number of people and organizations worldwide. The credentials that are being leaked are valid Windows domain credentials used to authenticate to Microsoft Exchange servers.https://www.guardicore.com/labs/autodiscovering-the-great-leak/

    Microsoft Exchange Bug Exposes ~100,000 Windows Domain Credentials

    An unpatched design flaw in the implementation of Microsoft Exchange’s Autodiscover protocol has resulted in the leak of approximately 100,000 login names and passwords for Windows domains worldwide.https://thehackernews.com/2021/09/microsoft-exchange-bug-exposes-100000.html

    FBI: $ 113 million lost online romantic scams this year

    The FBI warned today that a huge increase in online romance scams has caused Americans to lose more than $ 113 million since the beginning of 2021.https://en.secnews.gr/366350/fbi-fetos-xathikan-113-ekatommuria-dolaria-diadiktuakes-romantikes-apates/

    14 min
  • New Windows Malware Targets Linux Subsystem To Evade Detection

    Every day Big Tech and Mass Media make it hard to find out what is going on with the internet. Honey Beez and Trip Elix have unique experiences to share in an unpaired podcast experience.

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    links

    https://www.tripelix.com/insecurity/new-windows-malware-targets-linux-subsystem-to-evade-detection/

    Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-windows-malware-targets-linux-subsystem-to-evade/id1583788677?i=1000536364061

    Youtube: https://youtu.be/dxw2cXD0pcw

    Spoify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PJigJfGDHvsEduIRORo9k

    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/new-windows-malware-targets-linux-subsystem-to-evade-detection

    Trip’s books

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    Honey’s books

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    #windows #python #linux #repulican #openbox #windows11 #microsoft #malware

    New Python Based Malware Attack Windows Subsystem for Linux To Evade Detection

    The Lumen Black Lotus Labs has identified Linux binaries or Python Based Malware built for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection. The threat actors are seeking new techniques to stealthily compromise Windows computers.https://cybersecuritynews.com/new-python-based-malware-attack-windows-subsystem-for-linux/

    Republican Governors Association email server breached by state hackers

    The Republican Governors Association (RGA) revealed in data breach notification letters sent last week that its servers were breached during an extensive Microsoft Exchange hacking campaign that hit organizations worldwide in March 2021.https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/republican-governors-association-email-server-breached-by-state-hackers/

    Windows 11 is no longer compatible with Oracle VirtualBox VMs

    Windows 11 is no longer compatible with the immensely popular Oracle VirtualBox virtualization platform after Microsoft changed its hardware requirement policies for virtual machines.https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-is-no-longer-compatible-with-oracle-virtualbox-vms/

    21 min
  • Apple Devices Vulnerable iOS,iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS,Xcode,Safari, iTunes

    Every day Big Tech and Mass Media make it hard to find out what is going on with the internet. Honey Beez and Trip Elix have unique experiences to share in an unpaired podcast experience.
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    linksOur Website: https://www.tripelix.com/insecurity/apple-devices-vulnerable-the-entire-suite-of-devices-and-operating-systems/
    Youtube :https://youtu.be/mk5MhvPHfIo
    The link to the podcast itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-devices-vulnerable-ios-ipados-watchos-tvos-xcode/id1583788677?i=1000536243269
    Spoify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5POIA9UuoYUAtEWnhyUbYK
    Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/apple-devices-vulnerable-iosipados-watchostvosxcodesafari-itunes
    Trip’s books
    https://www.tripelix.com/merchHoney’s books
    https://beedefense.net#windows #azure #microsoft #bluetooth #ransomware #exploit

    NSO’s Pegasus spyware: here’s what we know

    Pegasus is spyware developed by a private contractor for use by government agencies. The program infects a target’s phone and sends back data, including photos, messages, and audio / video recordings. Pegasus’ developer, an Israeli company called NSO Group,https://www.theverge.com/22589942/nso-group-pegasus-project-amnesty-investigation-journalists-activists-targeted

    Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Products Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple Products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected user.https://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-apple-products-could-allow-for-arbitrary-code-execution_2021-116/

    IoT ‘Nutrition’ Labels Aim to Put Security on Display

    An all-out effort to develop a consumer-focused security labeling program will likely initially focus on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and could include many technology products used by small businesses as well.https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/iot-nutrition-labels-aim-to-put-security-on-display

    15 min
  • Massive Bluetooth EXPLOIT Affects Billions of Devices Worldwide

    Trip and Honey discuss tech like no one else 

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    Youtube :https://youtu.be/0WpTVrxvUTMthe link to the podcast 

    itunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/massive-bluetooth-exploit-affects-billions-of/id1583788677?i=1000536112924


    Spoify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/79agFyHbs52mtdjXad9hAe

    Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/massive-bluetooth-exploit-affects-billions-of-devices-worldwide

    Trip’s books

    https://www.tripelix.com/merchHoney’s books
    https://beedefense.net#windows #azure #microsoft #bluetooth #ransomware #exploit

    Misconfiguration in EventBuilder exposes 100K event registrants’ personal information

    EventBuilder allows by providing pre-registration and attendee-only content, Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business can work together seamlessly. More than one million CSV/JSON files containing the personal information of people who registered for events via Microsoft Teams https://thedigitalhacker.com/misconfiguration-in-eventbuilder-exposes-100k-event-registrants-personal-information/

    Billions of devices impacted by new BrakTooth Bluetooth vulnerabilities

    A team of security researchers has published details this week about a suite of 16 vulnerabilities that impact the Bluetooth software stack that ships with System-on-Chip (SoC) boards from several popular vendors. The vulnerabilities, collectively known as BrakTooth, allow attackers to crash or freeze devices or, in the worst-case scenarios, execute malicious code and take over entire systems.https://therecord.media/billions-of-devices-impacted-by-new-braktooth-bluetooth-vulnerabilities/

    South Africa Ransomware Attacks Go On with One More Hit: the Whole Network of the Department of Justice Affected

    On the 6th of September, South Africa’s Department of Justice was hit by a ransomware attack that targeted its network and managed to encrypt its entire systems, thus electronic services were not available anymore, neither internally, nor to the public.https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/south-africa-ransomware-attack-department-of-justice/

    13 min
  • Netgear Complete Compromise Researcher Reveiles DOS & Password Bypass

    Trip and Honey discuss tech like no one else 

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    .Gov compromises hosting online Pharmacy content w/ obfuscation
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T1HBpO_Xlw&t=1s
    Our Website:https://www.tripelix.com/insecurity/netgear-complete-compromise-researcher-reveiles-dos-password-bypass/
    Youtube : https://youtu.be/Bvsa7cYcius
    The link to the podcast itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/netgear-complete-compromise-researcher-reveiles-dos/id1583788677?i=1000535978646
    Spoify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aiMoHdgBMmQ1CuSriwER2
    Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/netgear-complete-compromise-researcher-reveiles-dos-password-bypass
    Trip’s books
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    Honey’s books
    https://beedefense.net
    #windows #azure #microsoft #kali #zeroday #exploit#At&t #iphone #android #netgear #exploit #compromise #DOS #porn #viagra

    AT&T lost $200M in seven years to illegal phone unlocking scheme

    A Pakistani fraudster was sentenced to 12 years in prison earlier this week after AT&T, the world’s largest telecommunications company, lost over $200 million after he and his co-conspirators coordinated a seven-year scheme that led to the fraudulent unlocking of almost 2 million phones.https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-lost-200m-in-seven-years-to-illegal-phone-unlocking-scheme/

    Third Critical Bug Affects Netgear Smart Switches — Details and PoC Released

    New details have been revealed about a recently remediated critical vulnerability in Netgear smart switches that could be leveraged by an attacker to potentially execute malicious code and take control of vulnerable devices.https://thehackernews.com/2021/09/third-critical-bug-affects-netgear.html

    USA: Government websites display porn and Viagra ads

    Security researcher Zach Edwards has identified the issue in these .gov and .mil domains and is using a common product provided by Laserfiche. Laserfiche provides services to the FBI, the CIA, the Ministry of Finance of USA, the army and many other government bodies.

    19 min
  • Microsoft Ditches Passwords In Favor Of Software Apps What Could Go Wrong?

    Honey discuss tech like no one else 

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    Youtube :https://youtu.be/D9kkRu22PEk

    the link to the podcast

     itunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/microsoft-ditches-passwords-in-favor-of-software/id1583788677?i=1000535616634

    Spoify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3URoxZPiMtXZ5DnioSM8Jn

    Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-841713900/insecurity-brief-ep5-microsoft-ditches-passwords-in-favor-of-software-apps-what-could-go-wrong

    Trip’s books

    https://www.tripelix.com/merchHoney’s books
    https://beedefense.net

    #windows #azure #microsoft #kali #zeroday  #exploit

    “Secret” Agent Exposes Azure Customers To Unauthorized Code Execution

    Wiz’s research team recently discovered a series of alarming vulnerabilities that highlight the supply chain risk of open source code, particularly for customers of cloud computing services.
    https://www.wiz.io/blog/secret-agent-exposes-azure-customers-to-unauthorized-code-execution

    You Can Now Sign-in to Your Microsoft Accounts Without a Password

    Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new passwordless mechanism that allows users to access their accounts without a password by using Microsoft Authenticator, Windows Hello, a security key, or a verification code sent via SMS or email.https://thehackernews.com/2021/09/you-can-now-sign-in-to-you-microsoft.html

    The Most Advanced Penetration Testing Distribution

    Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering.https://www.kali.org/

    24 min

About The Insecurity Brief

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Every day Big Tech and Mass Media make it hard to find out what is going on with the internet. The suppression of information is a danger to all of us. Social media attempts to shape news and information by over-amplification of disinformation. This podcast hope to give information and provide insights from a different point of view.