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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Freitag 30-12-2016 18:00 − Montag 02-01-2017 18:00
Handler: Alexander Riepl
Co-Handler: n/a
*** Sundown Exploit Kit now leverages on the steganography ***
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A new variant of the Sundown exploit kit leverages on steganography to hide exploit code in harmless-looking image files. Security experts from Trend Micro have spotted a new version of the Sundown exploit kit .. ---------------------------------------------
http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/54886/cyber-crime/sundown-exploit-kit-2…
*** Russische Cyberattacken gegen USA: Junge Hackerin als Mastermind verdächtigt ***
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Soll Geheimdienst unterstützt haben – Alisa Schewtschenko sieht sich als Sündenbock in Konflikt zwischen Obama und Putin
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http://derstandard.at/2000050064533
*** Grizzly Steppe: Russischer Schadcode bei US-Stromversorger gefunden ***
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Zum Glück war es kein Steuerungsrechner: Ein US-Elektrizitätsversorger hat in einem Computer Schadcode gefunden, der von Grizzly Steppe stammen könnte. Die US-Behörden wollen jetzt untersuchen, ob weitere Versorgungsunternehmen betroffen sind.
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http://www.golem.de/news/grizzly-steppe-russischer-schadcode-bei-us-stromve…
*** DSA-3750 libphp-phpmailer - security update ***
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Dawid Golunski discovered that PHPMailer, a popular library to sendemail from PHP applications, allowed a remote attacker to executecode if they were able to provide a crafted Sender address.
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https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3750
*** Creepy Site Claims To Reveal Torrenting Histories ***
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Slashdot reader dryriver writes: The highly invasive and possibly Russian owned and operated website IKnowWhatYouDownload.com immediately shows [a] bittorent download history for ..
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https://yro.slashdot.org/story/16/12/31/0214203/creepy-site-claims-to-revea…
*** Zend Framework Input Validation Flaw in zend-mail Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code on the Target System ***
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037539
*** Linux Kernel sg_write() and bsg_write() Functions Let Local Users Obtain Root Privileges ***
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037538
*** E-Mail-Dienst Lavabit kehrt zur Trump-Angelobung zurück ***
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Der ehemalige E-Mail-Anbieter, den Edward Snowden nutzte, könnte ausgerechnet zur Trump-Inauguration zurückkommen.
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https://futurezone.at/digital-life/e-mail-dienst-lavabit-kehrt-zur-trump-an…
*** Nach stundenlangem Ausfall: Bankomatkassen wieder in Betrieb ***
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Technische Probleme der Schweizer Firma SIX Payment Service behoben – Bankomaten nicht betroffen
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http://derstandard.at/2000050083333
*** Firefox 52 more privacy oriented with a Tor protection mechanism ***
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Mozilla development team announced a new privacy protection mechanism that will come with Firefox 52, it aims to prevent websites from fingerprinting users. Mozilla announced the introduction of a new privacy protection ..
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http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/54938/digital-id/firefox-52-privacy.html
*** Thunderbird: Mozilla schließt mit Sicherheitsupdate kritische Lücken ***
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In Thunderbird klaffen mehrere Sicherheitslücken, deren Bedrohungsgrad Mozilla mit 'kritisch' und 'hoch' einstuft. Eine abgesicherte Version ist verfügbar.
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https://heise.de/-3583472
*** Erpresser-Botschaft in Dauerschleife: Smart TV von LG mit Ransomware infiziert ***
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Bisher warnten Sicherheitsforscher nur davor, dass Erpressungs-Trojaner auch Smart TVs mit Android-Betriebssystem befallen könnten. Nun ist es offensichtlich zu einer ersten dokumentierten Infektion gekommen.
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https://heise.de/-3584043
*** l+f: Lesen statt Lösegeld ***
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Ein Erpressungs-Trojaner zwingt seine Opfer, sich in puncto Computer-Sicherheit weiterzubilden.
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https://heise.de/-3585353
*** Russische Hacker nutzten laut FBI für Angriffe auch Rechner in Wien ***
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Server des Vereins "Funkfeuer" findet sich auf von US-Behörden veröffentlichter Liste an Angriffscomputern
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http://derstandard.at/2000050143907
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Donnerstag 29-12-2016 18:00 − Freitag 30-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Robert Waldner
Co-Handler: Alexander Riepl
*** Session Stealer Script Used In OpenCart ***
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With so many open-source ecommerce platforms available in the market, selling online is an appealing and easy option for any store owner. In a few clicks you can set up an online storefront and sell your products. While the process to get the site up may be simple, there are .. ---------------------------------------------
https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/12/session-stealer-script-used-opencart.html
*** Recent Spam Runs in Germany Show How Threats Intend to Stay in the Game ***
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In early December, GoldenEye ransomware (detected by Trend Micro as RANSOM_GOLDENEYE.A) was observed targeting German-speaking users—particularly those belonging to the human ..
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http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/recent-spam-runs…
*** Grizzly Steppe: FBI nennt 900 IP-Adressen russischer Hackerangriffe ***
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Nach den Sanktionen folgen die Indikatoren: Die US-Regierung veröffentlicht ihre Analyse zu den angeblich russischen Hackerattacken auf weltweite Institutionen. Auch über IP-Adressen aus Deutschland sollen die Angriffe gelaufen sein.
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http://www.golem.de/news/grizzly-steppe-fbi-nennt-900-ip-adressen-russische…
*** Apples iMessage anfällig für manipulierte Kontaktdateien ***
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Eine manipulierte vCard, die aktuell per iMessage und MMS im Umlauf ist, kann die Nachrichten-App auf dem iPhone oder iPad des Empfängers zum Absturz bringen – und komplett lahmlegen. Es gibt aber einen Ausweg.
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https://heise.de/-3582980
*** Vuln: Lenovo Transition CVE-2016-8227 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability ***
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95159
*** More on Protocol 47 denys ***
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Following up on yesterdays diary on an increase in Protocol 47 traffic. Thanks to everyone who sent the ISC PCAPs and more information. Current speculation is the Protocol 47 uptick is backscatter from a DDOS containing GRE traffic and using ..
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https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=21867&rss
*** Cyber-Angriffe: Die schwierige Spurensuche ***
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Vorwürfe eher auf Basis eines Motivs denn auf Basis technischer Hinweise oder Beweise
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http://derstandard.at/2000050034274
*** Dell SonicWALL Secure Mobile Access SMA 8.1 XSS And WAF CSRF ***
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SonicWALL SMA suffers from a XSS issue due to a failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input to several parameters. Attackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a users browser session. The WAF was bypassed via form-based CSRF.
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5393.php
*** Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliance NSA 6600 Reflected XSS ***
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SonicWALL NSA suffers from a XSS issue due to a failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input to the curUserName GET parameter in the appFirewallSummary.html script. Attackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a users browser session.
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5391.php
*** Dell SonicWALL Global Management System (GMS) 8.1 Adobe Flex SOP Bypass ***
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Dell SonicWALL GMS versions 8.1 and below are compiled with a vulnerable version of Adobe Flex SDK allowing for same-origin request forgery and cross-site content hijacking.
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5390.php
*** Dell SonicWALL Global Management System GMS 8.1 XSS Vulnerabilities ***
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Dell SonicWALL GMS suffers from multiple reflected XSS vulnerabilities when input passed via several parameters to several scripts is not properly sanitized before being returned to the user. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a users browser session in context of an affected site.
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5389.php
*** Dell SonicWALL Global Management System GMS 8.1 Blind SQL Injection ***
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Dell SonicWALL GMS suffers from multiple SQL Injection vulnerabilities. Input passed via the GET parameters searchBySonicwall, firstChangeOrderID, secondChangeOrderID and coDomainID is not properly sanitised before being returned to the user or used in SQL queries. This can be exploited to manipulate SQL queries by injecting arbitrary SQL code.
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5388.php
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Mittwoch 28-12-2016 18:00 − Donnerstag 29-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Robert Waldner
Co-Handler: Alexander Riepl
*** 33C3: Türsprechanlagen sind des Hackers fette Beute ***
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Immer mehr Hersteller von Sprechanlagen für Firmen- und Privathäuser setzen zur Kommunikationsübertragung auf den Mobilfunk statt leitungsgebundene Technik. Hackern wird es damit möglich, Türen zu öffnen oder Premiumnummern anzuwählen.
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https://heise.de/-3582807
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple security vulnerabilities affect IBM WebSphere Application Server for Bluemix (CVE-2016-5573, CVE-2016-5597, CVE-2016-8934) ***
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There are multiple vulnerabiltities in the IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition that is shipped with IBM WebSphere Application Server. These issues were disclosed as part of the IBM SDK for Java updates in October ..
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995995
*** IBM Security Bulletin: GNU C library (glibc) vulnerabilities affect IBM Security Network Active Bypass (CVE-2016-3706, CVE-2016-4429) ***
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GNU C library (glibc) vulnerabilities were found that affect IBM Security Network Active Bypass. CVE(s): CVE-2016-3706, CVE-2016-4429 Affected product(s) and affected version(s): IBM Security ..
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996174
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilies (17 total), in Oracle Outside In Technology (OIT) affect FileNet Content Manager, and IBM Content Foundation ***
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988553
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache PDFBox affects FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation (CVE-2016-2175) ***
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Security vulnerabilitiy exists in Apache PDFBox that affects IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content ..
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987188
*** 33C3: Bitcoin-Automaten sind noch kein lohnendes Angriffsziel ***
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Sicherheitsexperten haben auf dem Hamburger Hackertreffen beklagt, dass bei klassischen Geldautomaten weiterhin große Sicherheitslücken bestehen. Bitcoin-Tauschmaschinen hingegen seien für Kriminelle noch uninteressant.
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https://heise.de/-3582875
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Dienstag 27-12-2016 18:00 − Mittwoch 28-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Robert Waldner
Co-Handler: Alexander Riepl
*** Bugtraq: PHPMailer < 5.2.20 Remote Code Execution PoC 0day Exploit (CVE-2016-10045) (Bypass of the CVE-2016-1033 patch) ***
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539967
*** Security Advisory - FRP Bypass Vulnerability in Huawei Smart Phones ***
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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2016/huawei-sa-20161228-…
*** Android Trojan Switcher Infects Routers via DNS Hijacking ***
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A new Android Trojan, Switcher, uses victims devices to infect WiFi routers and funnel users of the network to malicious sites.
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http://threatpost.com/android-trojan-switcher-infects-routers-via-dns-hijac…
*** Security Advisory - Input Validation Vulnerability in Huawei VRP Platform ***
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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2016/huawei-sa-20161228-…
*** 33C3: Bluetooth-Schlösser: Smart, aber nicht sicher ***
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App statt Schlüssel: Immer mehr Hersteller bieten Schlösser mit Cloud-Anbindung an. Doch Lockpicker können die teuren Geräte ohne große Probleme knacken.
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https://heise.de/-3582323
*** IT-Sicherheit im Jahr 2016: Der Nutzer ist nicht schuld ***
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Geht es um IT-Sicherheitsprobleme, wird gern über die Nutzer geschimpft. Und auch wenn viele Nutzer tatsächlich Fehler machen, liegt die Verantwortung für Sicherheitslücken, Botnetze und mangelnden Datenschutz meist bei anderen.
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http://www.golem.de/news/it-sicherheit-im-jahr-2016-der-nutzer-ist-nicht-sc…
*** Bugtraq: [CVE-2016-8741] Apache Qpid Broker for Java - Information Leakage ***
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539968
*** Using Guzzle and PHPUnit for REST API Testing ***
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APIs are increasingly becoming the backbone of the modern internet - whether youre ordering ..
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https://blog.cloudflare.com/using-guzzle-and-phpunit-for-rest-api-testing/
*** Vuln: Multiple Samsung Devices OTP Service Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability ***
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95134
*** IBM Security Bulletin: IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor is affected by OS Command Injection (CVE-2016-6065) ***
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IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor appliance could allow a local user to inject commands that would be executed as root. IBM Security Guardium Database Activity ..
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995657
*** Hacker-Angriff auf OSZE in Wien: Daten gestohlen ***
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Die OSZE mit Sitz in Wien wurde Anfang November Ziel einer Hackerattacke. Daten und die Integrität des Netzwerkes der OSZE waren gefährdet, sagte eine Sprecherin.
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https://futurezone.at/netzpolitik/hacker-angriff-auf-osze-in-wien-daten-ges…
*** Reverse Engineering: Sicherheitsforscher öffnen Threema-Blackbox ***
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Zwei Sicherheitsforscher haben auf dem 33C3 einen genauen Blick in die innereien des Messengers Threema geworfen. Ihre Ergebnisse sind bei Github dokumentiert - und sollen sich für die Entwicklung von Bots eignen.
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http://www.golem.de/news/reverse-engineering-sicherheitsforscher-oeffnen-th…
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Freitag 23-12-2016 18:00 − Dienstag 27-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Robert Waldner
Co-Handler: Alexander Riepl
*** NetApp Snap Creator Framework Flaw Lets Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information on the Target System ***
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037530
*** BMC Remedy Action Request System Password Reset Flaw Lets Remote Users Modify Passwords on the Target System ***
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037529
*** Netgear-Router N300 mit massiver Sicherheitslücke ***
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Netgears Router N300 (Modell WNR2000) weist eine Schwachstelle auf, über die Angreifer Zugriff auf die Admin-Funktionen des Geräts erlangen können. Ein ..
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http://derstandard.at/2000049819772
*** [local] - OpenSSH < 7.4 - UsePrivilegeSeparation Disabled Forwarded Unix Domain Sockets Privilege Escalation ***
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This issue affects OpenSSH if privilege separation is disabled (config option UsePrivilegeSeparation=no). While privilege separation is enabled by default, it ..
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40962/
*** ZyXEL and Netgear Fail to Patch Seven Security Flaws Affecting Their Routers ***
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Router manufacturers such as Netgear and ZyXEL have failed to address seven security flaws reported ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zyxel-and-netgear-fail-to-pa…
*** DFN-CERT-2016-2141/">Exim: Zwei Schwachstellen ermöglichen das Ausspähen von Informationen und die Eskalation von Privilegien ***
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Ein entfernter, nicht authentifizierter Angreifer kann sensitive Informationen ausspähen und möglicherweise weitere Angriffe ausführen, wenn Exim unter bestimmten Bedingungen kompiliert wurde und ausgeführt wird. Dazu muss ..
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https://portal.cert.dfn.de/adv/DFN-CERT-2016-2141/
*** 33C3: CCC-Kongress beginnt in Hamburg ***
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Unter dem Motto "Works for me" hat der Kongress des Chaos Computer Clubs in Hamburg begonnen. Vier Tage lang beschäftigen sich die 12.000 Teilnehmer mit Hacks, Politik und alternativen Lebensentwürfen.
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https://heise.de/-3582149
*** Vuln: PyCrypto cryptmsg.py Buffer Overflow Vulnerability ***
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95122
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in Bind affect IBM SmartCloud Entry (CVE-2016-2776 CVE-2016-2848 ) ***
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IBM SmartCloud Entry is vulnerable to bind vulnerabilities. Remote attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities to trigger an assertion failures and make named ..
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1024649
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Donnerstag 22-12-2016 18:00 − Freitag 23-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Alexander Riepl
Co-Handler: n/a
*** Litauen entdeckt russische Spionage-Software auf Regierungsrechnern ***
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Schadsoftware wurde offenbar mittels infizierter USB-Sticks auf die Computer eingebracht
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http://derstandard.at/2000049749836
*** So somebody is throwing HTML at your sshd. What to do? ***
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Yes, its exactly as wrong as it sounds. Heres a distraction with bizarre twists for the true log file junkies among you. Happy reading for the holidays!As will probably not surprise ..
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http://bsdly.blogspot.com/2016/12/so-somebody-is-throwing-html-at-your.html
*** Cerber Ransomware Doesnt Delete Shadow Volume Copies Anymore, Prioritizes Office Docs ***
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Recent versions of the Cerber ransomware are behaving somewhat different from older variants, with the ransomware ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cerber-ransomware-doesnt-del…
*** Before You Pay that Ransomware Demand… ***
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A decade ago, if a desktop computer got infected with malware the chief symptom probably was an intrusive browser toolbar of some kind. Five years ago you were more likely to whacked ..
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https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/12/before-you-pay-that-ransomware-demand/
*** Steganalysis, the Counterpart of Steganography ***
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In my last blog post I discussed the art of embedding secret messages in any file so that only the sender and the receiver ..
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https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Steganalysis,-the-Count…
*** New Guide to Fixing Google Blacklist Warnings ***
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One of the worst experiences a website owner can have is being blacklisted by Google. If you are one of the 10,000 websites that has been slapped with a ..
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https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/12/guide-to-fix-site-warnings.html
*** Fidelix FX-20 Series Controllers Path Traversal Vulnerability ***
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This advisory contains mitigation details for a path traversal vulnerability in Fidelix FX-20 series controllers.
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-357-01
*** WAGO Ethernet Web-based Management Authentication Bypass Vulnerability ***
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This advisory contains mitigation details for an authentication bypass vulnerability in WAGO’s Ethernet Web-based Management products.
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-357-02
*** Your password expiry policy may have reached its expiry date ***
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In cyber security as much as anywhere else, its important to use the right tools for the job at hand. However, sometimes we can get a bit too attached to particular tools, ..
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https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/your-password-expiry-policy-may-have-reac…
*** As Bitcoin Price Surges, Phishing Attacks on Cryptocurrency Wallets Intensify ***
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Bitcoin price surge reverberates through cybercriminal landscape, as cyber-criminals ramp up phishing attacks ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/as-bitcoin-price-surges-phis…
*** Using Monitor Resolution as Obfuscation Technique ***
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A quick blog post about a malicious VBScript macro that I analysed. Bad guys have always plenty of ..
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https://blog.rootshell.be/2016/12/23/using-monitor-resolution-obfuscation-t…
*** Keine Belege für geplante russische Cyberangriffe auf die Bundestagswahl ***
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http://derstandard.at/2000049777463
*** Drastische Warnungen vor dem "Internet der Dildos" ***
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Neue Gruppe will auf Gefahren durch smarte Sexspielzeuge aufmerksam machen
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http://derstandard.at/2000049785388
*** Alle Jahre wieder: Netgear-Router N300 / WNR2000 angreifbar ***
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Eine Zero-Day-Lücke plagt mal wieder Router von Netgear. Das verwundbare Modell ist in der Vergangenheit auch schon Opfer gravierender Lücken geworden.
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https://heise.de/-3581275
*** Koolova Ransomware Decrypts for Free if you Read Two Articles about Ransomware ***
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A new in-development variant of the Koolova Ransomware has been discovered that will decrypt your ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/koolova-ransomware-decrypts-…
Aufgrund des Feiertages am Montag, den 26.12.2016, erscheint der nächste End-of-Shift-Report erst am Dienstag, den 27.12.2016
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Mittwoch 21-12-2016 18:00 − Donnerstag 22-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Alexander Riepl
Co-Handler: Stephan Richter
*** MS16-DEC - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2016 - Version: 1.2 ***
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V1.2 (December21, 2016): The December 13, 2016, Security and Quality Rollups updates 3210137 and 3210138 contain a known issue that affects the .NET Framework 4.5.2 running on Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2012. The issue was also present in the November 15, 2016, Preview of Quality rollup updates that were superseded by the December 13, 2016 Rollup updates. The issue causes applications that connect to an instance of Microsoft SQL Server on the same computer to generate the following error message: “provider: Shared Memory Provider, error: 15 - Function not supported”
For more information please refer to Knowledge Based Article 3214106
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https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-DEC
*** NIST Asks Public For Help With Quantum-Proof Cryptography ***
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chicksdaddy quotes a report from The Security Ledger: With functional, quantum computers on the (distant?) horizon, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking the public for help heading off what it calls "a looming threat to information security:" powerful quantum computers capable of breaking even the strongest encryption codes used to protect the privacy of digital information. In a statement Tuesday, NIST asked the public to submit ideas for...
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http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/_VC9qbMlmm8/nist-asks-publi…
*** HTTPS-Zwang für Apps: Apple verlängert Deadline ***
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Eigentlich sollten iPhone- und iPad-Apps ab Jahresende nicht mehr über ungesicherte HTTP-Verbindungen kommunizieren, nun hat Apple zusätzliche Zeit für die Umstellung eingeräumt.
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https://heise.de/-3579891
*** vSphere Data Protection: VMware entfernt hart-codierten Root-Key ***
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Angreifer sollen die Backup- und Recovery-Lösung für virtuelle Maschinen mit vergleichsweise wenig Aufwand übernehmen können. Sicherheitspatches stehen zum Download bereit.
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https://heise.de/-3579872
*** Security Alert: Malicious Script Injections Spread Cerber Ransomware, Make Use of Nemucod Downloader ***
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This ongoing ransomware campaign packs a big punch against its victims, aiming for a high success rate in terms of infected systems. Using a malware cocktail to drive infection rates The cybercriminals behind the campaign are compromising legitimate websites by injecting malicious scripts. The injects then redirect the victims' Internet traffic to a Cerber gateway...
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https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/security-alert-malicious-script-injections…
*** Danger Close: Fancy Bear Tracking of Ukrainian Field Artillery Units ***
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In June CrowdStrike identified and attributed a series of targeted intrusions at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and other political organizations that utilized a well known implant commonly called X-Agent. X-Agent is a cross platform remote access toolkit, variants have been identified for various Windows operating systems, Apple's iOS, and likely the MacOS. Also known as Sofacy, X-Agent has been tracked by the security community for almost a decade, CrowdStrike associates the...
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https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/danger-close-fancy-bear-tracking-ukrainian…
*** Writing Burp Extensions (Shodan Scanner) ***
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In this article, we will have an overview of writing Burp extensions. At the end of the post, we will have an extension that will take any HTTP request, determine the IP address of domain and get specific information using Shodan API. I have divided the article in the following hierarchy so that you can...
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http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/writing-burp-extensions-shodan-scanne…
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Dienstag 20-12-2016 18:00 − Mittwoch 21-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Alexander Riepl
Co-Handler: n/a
*** PrestaShop Attack Steals Login Credentials ***
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Attackers compromise sites with a number of goals in mind – also referred to as actions on objective. In some instances they aim to abuse resources or gain SEO power, and in others they are seeking access to sensitive data, also known as data exfiltration. The ..
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https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/12/prestashop-attack-steals-login-credentials.…
*** Data Center Physical Security ***
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A data center is the epicenter of any online infrastructure. A data center’s size can vary widely, depending on an organization’s needs. Broadly speaking, a ..
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http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/data-center-physical-security/
*** DSA-3741 tor - security update ***
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It was discovered that Tor, a connection-based low-latency anonymouscommunication system, ..
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https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3741
*** Kaspersky updates RannohDecryptor to decrypt CryptXXXs Crypt, Cryp1, and Crypz Extensions ***
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If you are a CryptXXX Ransomware victim who didnt pay the ransom and instead decided to store their encrypted files and ransom notes for future fixes then you ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-updates-rannohdecr…
*** 33c3-Programm: Was vom Hacker-Kongress zu erwarten ist ***
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Von 27. bis 30. Dezember findet in Hamburg zum 33. Mal das jährliche Hackertreffen des Chaos Computer Club (CCC) statt. Fahrplan und Wiki geben eine erste Programmübersicht.
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https://futurezone.at/netzpolitik/33c3-programm-was-vom-hacker-kongress-zu-…
*** Netgear-Sicherheitslücke: Updates für vier betroffene Router fertig ***
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Für die Router R6250, R6400, R7000 und R8000 stehen ab sofort Firmware-Updates zur Verfügung. Die Installation der Updates wird dringend empfohlen. Für weitere sieben Router mit Sicherheitslücke steht bisher nur die Beta-Version zum Download bereit.
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https://heise.de/-3578415
*** Antivirensoftware: Die Schlangenöl-Branche ***
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Antivirenprogramme gelten Nutzern und Systemadministratoren als unverzichtbar. Doch viele IT-Sicherheitsexperten sind extrem skeptisch. Antivirensoftware ist oft selbst voller Sicherheitslücken - und hat sehr grundsätzliche Grenzen.
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http://www.golem.de/news/antivirensoftware-die-schlangenoel-branche-1612-12…
*** Panasonic Plays Down Security Bugs Found in Airplane In-Flight Entertainment Systems ***
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Security firm IOActive published research yesterday detailing security flaws in ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/panasonic-plays-down-securit…
*** How Skype fixes security vulnerabilities ***
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This post describes my fruitless effort to convince Microsoft employees that their service is vulnerable, and the humiliation one has to go through should one’s account be blocked by a hacker. This is a story of ignorance, pain and despair.
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https://hub.zhovner.com/geek/how-skype-fixes-security-vulnerabilities/
*** Beliebte Passwörter: "Arschloch" unter den Top Ten ***
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http://derstandard.at/2000049660283
*** Berlin-Anschlag: DDOS-Angriff auf Hinweisportal ***
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http://derstandard.at/2000049672324
*** Linux/Rakos, the new Linux malware threatening devices and servers ***
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A new Linux malware, dubbed Linux/Rakos is threatening devices and servers. The malware searches for victims via SSH scan. A new Linux malware, dubbed ..
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http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/54603/malware/linuxrakos-malware.html
*** XSA-203 ***
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http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-203.html
*** XSA-202 ***
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http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-202.html
*** Auswertung: "Hallo" ist Deutschlands meistgenutztes Passwort ***
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Eine Auswertung von Passwörtern aus frei zugänglichen Daten-Leaks hat ergeben, dass die meistgenutzten Passwörter in Deutschland alles andere als sicher sind. Nach "hallo" finden sich auch die Klassiker "passwort" und "passwort1" in der Liste.
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http://www.golem.de/news/auswertung-hallo-ist-deutschlands-meistgenutztes-p…
*** Cisco CloudCenter Orchestrator Docker Engine Privilege Escalation Vulnerability ***
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A vulnerability in the Docker Engine configuration of Cisco CloudCenterOrchestrator (CCO; formely CliQr) could allow an unauthenticated, remote ..
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco…
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Montag 19-12-2016 18:00 − Dienstag 20-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Alexander Riepl
Co-Handler: n/a
*** OpenSSH verabschiedet sich von SSHv1 ***
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Die gerade veröffentlichte Version OpenSSH 7.4 entfernt die Unterstützung für das veraltete Protokoll SSHv1 auf Server-Seite. Im August soll es ganz beerdigt werden. Darüber hinaus gibt es auch ein paar Bug-Fixes.
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https://heise.de/-3576071
*** Adobe Releases Flash Player 24 for Linux Four Years After the Last Major Update ***
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Adobe released today Flash Player 24 for Linux, after previously abandoning the application without explanation in 2012. Flash Player for Linux is now on par with Windows and ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adobe-releases-flash-player-…
*** ShadowBrokers Dump Came from Internal Code Repository, Insider ***
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Researchers at Flashpoint said their analysis of the latest ShadowBrokers dump of NSA tools leads them to believe an insider with access to a code repository stole the data.
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http://threatpost.com/shadowbrokers-dump-came-from-internal-code-repository…
*** Raiding the Piggy Bank: Webshell Secrets Revealed ***
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Introduction A recent investigation into credit card fraud that was enabled by a webshell revealed several ..
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https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Raiding-the-Piggy-Bank-…
*** Unrestricted Backend Login Backdoor on OpenCart ***
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>From the attacker’s perspective, creating ways to maintain access to a compromised website is desirable. We call them backdoors. Backdoors can be done in different ways, either by adding fake admin users to the site, or ..
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https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/12/unrestricted-backend-login.html
*** "How do you say Ground Hog Day in Ukrainian?" ***
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http://ics.sans.org/blog/2016/12/20/how-do-you-say-ground-hog-day-in-ukrain…
*** XSA-204 ***
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http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-204.html
*** Ubuntu: Schwerer Fehler erlaubt Einschmuggeln von Schadcode ***
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Crash-Reporter erwies sich als unbeabsichtigtes Einfallstor – Canonical bereinigt Bug mit Update
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http://derstandard.at/2000049548961
*** Krypto-Messenger Signal in Ägypten blockiert ***
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In Ägypten wird offenbar seit dem Wochenende Signal blockiert. Der Betreiber des Krypto-Messengers ..
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https://heise.de/-3576578
*** Nagios Core ist angreifbar: Sicherheitslücken in Server-Überwachungssoftware ***
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Nagios Core, eine Software zur Server-Überwachung, weist derzeit zwei kritische Sicherheitslücken auf. Angreifer können durch sie die absolute Systemkontrolle erhalten. Die aktuelle Version 4.2.4 schließt die Lücken.
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https://heise.de/-3576359
*** Project Wycheproof: Krypto-Implementierung auf Sicherheit abklopfen ***
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Von AES über ECDH bis RSA: Admins können mit Googles Project Wycheproof eine Sammlung von Tests auf ihre Server loslassen, um die Sicherheit der Konfiguration von Krpyto-Funktionen zu testen.
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https://heise.de/-3576686
*** Ethereum Cryptocurrency Forum Suffers Data Breach ***
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Administrators of the Ethereum Project have announced today a data breach that affected over 16,500 users of the platforms community forums. The breach took place ..
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ethereum-cryptocurrency-foru…
*** Türkei blockiert wohl mit Deep Packet Inspection Zugang zu Tor ***
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Türkische Provider blockieren offenbar seit dem Wochenende den direkten Zugang zum Anonymisierungsdienst Tor. Um die Verbindungsversuche zu identifizieren, kommt offenbar Deep Packet Inspection zum Einsatz.
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https://heise.de/-3577109
*** Alice: A Lightweight, Compact, No-Nonsense ATM Malware ***
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Trend Micro has discovered a new family of ATM malware called Alice, which is the most stripped down ATM malware family we have ever encountered. Unlike other ..
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http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/alice-lightweigh…
*** Offizielles Forum der Krypto-Währung Ethereum gehackt ***
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Unbekannte Angreifer haben Daten von rund 16.500 Nutzern abgezogen. Darunter finden sich auch Passwörter, die aber zum Großteil mit einem als sicher geltenden Verfahren geschützt sind.
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https://heise.de/-3577111
*** Op-ed: Why I’m not giving up on PGP ***
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http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/12/signal-does-not-repla…
*** Gefälschte card complete-Mail: Ihre Karte wurde gesperrt! ***
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Kriminelle versenden eine gefälschte card complete-Nachricht. Darin behaupten sie, dass die Bank die Karte gesperrt habe. Kund/innen sollen sie deshalb ..
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https://www.watchlist-internet.at/phishing/gefaelschte-card-complete-mail-i…
*** VMSA-2016-0023 ***
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0023.html
*** Sicherheitslücke bei Routern: Netgear liefert erste finale Firmware-Updates ***
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Nach der schwerwiegenden Sicherheitslücke stellt Netgear erste Updates zur Verfügung. Für sieben betroffene Router liegen weiterhin nur Beta-Versionen vor.
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http://www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-bei-routern-netgear-liefert-erst…
*** Report: $3-5M in Ad Fraud Daily from ‘Methbot’ ***
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New research suggests that an elaborate cybercrime ring is responsible for stealing between $3 million and $5 million worth of revenue from online publishers and video ..
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https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/12/report-3-5m-in-ad-fraud-daily-from-meth…
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= End-of-Shift report =
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Timeframe: Freitag 16-12-2016 18:00 − Montag 19-12-2016 18:00
Handler: Robert Waldner
Co-Handler: Alexander Riepl
*** Vuln: Exim CVE-2016-9963 Unspecified Information Disclosure Vulnerability ***
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94947
*** Blocking Powershell Connection via Windows Firewall. ***
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In my last post, I mapped controls to stop a malicious doc calling out via Powershell. Im now going to cover how using the Windows firewall can stop the attack ..
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https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=21829
*** The banker that encrypted files ***
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Many mobile bankers can block a device in order to extort money from its user. But we have discovered a modification of the mobile banking Trojan Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Faketoken that went even further – it can encrypt user data. In addition to that, this modification is attacking more than 2,000 financial apps around the world.
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http://securelist.com/blog/research/76913/the-banker-that-encrypted-files/
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Code execution vulnerability in IBM MessageSight (CVE-2016-5983) ***
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There is a potential code execution vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile ..
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995510
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities affect IBM Tivoli Monitoring embedded WebSphere Application Server ***
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The following security issues have been identified in WebSphere Application Server ..
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995683
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere affect IBM Control Center (CVE-2016-5983, CVE-2016-2923, CVE-2016-3092) ***
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IBM WebSphere Application Server is shipped as a component of IBM Control Center. Multiple ..
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995686
*** IBM Security Bulletin: Reflected XXS vulnerability in IBM Campaign (CVE-2016-0265) ***
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Reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Campaign has been addressed. CVE(s): CVE-2016-0265 ..
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21986033