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(Response) Splitting Up Reverse Proxies To Reach Internal Only Paths

When I’m carrying out security research into a thing, I generally don’t like to Google prior research right away. I know, this completely goes against how you would (and should!) carry out any research; starting with a literature review to find the lay of the land and existing research done in the area to then expand upon. However, I have a habit of getting that light bulb idea or concept and acting upon it right away, rolling up my sleeves and putting my wellies on, ready to get dirty.

Navigating the EU's Upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to go into effect on January 17, 2025, and with it will come new information security and risk management requirements placed on EU financial service providers and their associated critical third-party technology entities.

Trustwave Transfers ModSecurity Custodianship to the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP)

After serving as its steward for over a decade, Trustwave has agreed to transfer the reins of the renowned open-source web application firewall (WAF) engine, ModSecurity, to the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP). This landmark move promises to inject fresh energy and perspectives into the project, ensuring its continued evolution as a vital line of defense for countless websites worldwide.

CVE-2023-50916: Authentication Coercion Vulnerability in Kyocera Device Manager

Kyocera’s Device Manager is a web-based application that allows network administrators to monitor and manage large fleets of Kyocera printers and multi-function devices. It provides a dedicated server and a unified interface to discover, organize, and manage devices, install applications, program alerts, schedule reports, and more. The latest versions of Kyocera’s Device Manager support installation on Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 and Windows 10 and 11.

Trustwave's Next Era: MC², The Chertoff Group, and Trustwave Join Forces as Cybersecurity Leaders

Trustwave today is proud to share that we have officially closed the deal that sees The MC² Security Fund, the private equity fund of The Chertoff Group, acquire Trustwave. Today’s news marks a significant milestone for us and endorses our continuing industry leadership. I am thrilled to be leading the team that will take Trustwave into the next phase of our cybersecurity journey.

Fueling Chaos: Hacker Group Grinds 70% of Iran's Gasoline System to a Halt

The Iranian government has made the claim that a cyber threat group, identified as Gonjeshke Darande or "Predatory Sparrow" in Persian, is linked to Israel and has taken responsibility for the disruption of gasoline pumps throughout Iran on December 18, 2023. Gonjeshke Darande’s (Predatory Sparrow) Telegram channel statement claiming an attack against Iranian gas pumps. In many instances, statements and claims of this nature often prove to be unsubstantiated.

Hunting for Android Privilege Escalation with a 32 Line Fuzzer

Trustwave SpiderLabs tested a couple of Android OS-based mobile devices to conduct the research on privilege escalation scenarios. Specifically, we wanted to show a straightforward process attackers may use to exploit vulnerabilities in an Android device’s system services and systems. The testing revealed that, in some cases, exploiting the issues we found were very easy.

Surfing the Tidal Waves of HR-Themed Spam Emails

Threat actors constantly improve their tactics and are always on the hunt for technical or social vulnerabilities they can exploit. The pandemic-induced Great Resignation, massive layoffs, continuous company restructuring, and upcoming holidays make this a very busy time of changes in the labor force. Due to this upheaval, employees are always on the lookout for any updates from their Human Resources (HR) department, as HR often sends updates or notifications via company-wide email.

Trustwave 2024 Predictions Part 2: Cyber Talent Shortage and the US Federal Government

There is every reason to believe that 2024 will be an interesting year in the cybersecurity space, making it difficult to foresee what might transpire. However, Trustwave’s leadership is up to the task. In Trustwave 2024 Predictions Part 1, we looked at what might hold in store for the upcoming US election cycle and AI.

Instagram Phishing Targets Backup Codes

Recently, we noticed another strain of Instagram “Copyright Infringement” phishing emails in our spam traps. In this version, in addition to targeting Instagram credentials, the cybercriminals also aim to obtain the victim’s Instagram backup codes. This campaign is an enhanced version of what we reported on the SpiderLabs blog titled “Insta-Phish-A-Gram”.