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CVE-2023-50164: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Discovered in Apache Struts

Apache has released an advisory for a critical vulnerability discovered in Struts versions 2.0.0-2.3.37(EOL), 6.0.0-6.3.0.1 and 2.0.0-2.5.32. This vulnerability is being tracked as CVE-2023-50164 with a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) and is reportedly being actively exploited. Impacted versions are affected by a file upload and directory traversal vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

The Rise of QR Code Phishing Attacks and How To Tackle Them

Kroll forensic examiners and threat intelligence analysts identified a new phishing tactic targeting individuals using QR codes. Victims receive phishing emails impersonating Microsoft, letting them know that additional security measures are required and asking victims to scan the QR code in the body of the email or the email attachment.

MDR vs MSSP vs SIEM: The Evolving Threat Detection Landscape

Effective threat detection is critical to achieving a mature cybersecurity posture. Yet with so many threat detection options on the market, from managed detection and response (MDR) to managed security service providers (MSSPs) to security information and event management (SIEM), choosing the most effective one for your organization can be challenging.

Webinar Replay: Q3 2023 Threat Landscape: BEC Attacks Continue to Surge Across Sectors

“In Q3, we did see an uptick in incidents impacting the manufacturing and construction sector largely led by business email compromise (BEC) or email compromise attacks. One of the reasons for this uptick in BEC attacks has to do with the reliance on third parties and suppliers.” – Laurie Iacono.

Webinar Replay: Q3 2023 Threat Landscape: Social Engineering Yields Initial Access

“From using QR codes in emails to sharing links via Microsoft Teams, threat actors are evolving their methodology to manipulate humans to click on the bait. This is not phishing through email; it's phishing through an instant messaging platform.” – Laurie Iacono.

Free Template: MITRE ATT&CK Detection Maturity Assessment & Guide

The threat landscape has evolved rapidly in recent years due to major changes in the way organizations operate and adopt new technologies. Cloud services such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) have seen massive growth over the last decade. With accelerated digital transformation, increased remote working and cloud adoption, the attack surface has increased for most organizations.

Q3 2023 Threat Landscape Report: Social Engineering Takes Center Stage

Social engineering in its many forms took center stage in Q3 2023. The quarter saw “human hacking” evolve from a long-standing security challenge to threat actors’ method of choice. This was evidenced by our observations of the dramatic escalation of social engineering tactics, with significant increases in phishing, smishing, valid accounts, voice phishing and other tactics—adding up to the highest volume of incidents we have seen in 2023.

Lessons Learned From 50+ MOVEit Exploit (CVE-2023-34362) Investigations - Full Webinar

In Q2 2023, Kroll reported a notable shift towards increased supply chain risk, largely driven by the CLOP ransomware gang’s exploitation of the MOVEit transfer vulnerability. The MOVEit exploitation rendered even organizations with mature cybersecurity controls helpless and vulnerable to financial and reputational damage. Only a handful were able to detect the exfiltration, and even fewer could handle the consequences once a trusted partner fell victim.

SkeletonXE - Responding to the CISCO Vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198)

On October 16, 2023, Kroll Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) analysts were made aware of an ongoing exploitation of a recently discovered vulnerability within the web user interface (UI) functionality of Cisco IOS XE (CVE-2023-20198). This security flaw is critical with a CVSS score of 10.