A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-28989) in SolarWinds’ Web Help Desk software allowed attackers to decrypt sensitive credentials due to weaknesses in AES-GCM implementation, including static encryption keys and nonce reuse. Patched in version 12.8.5, the flaw enabled practical decryption even without direct access. Organizations are urged to upgrade, restrict backup access, and implement robust key management practices.
Outlaw Group Uses SSH Brute-Force to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware on Linux Servers
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed details about Outlaw, an “auto-propagating” cryptocurrency mining botnet that targets SSH servers with weak credentials. The Romanian-origin malware performs SSH brute-force
