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− Hamas-Linked Cyberattacks Using Rust-Powered SysJoker Backdoor Against Israel
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Rust version of a cross-platform backdoor called SysJoker, which is assessed to have been used by a Hamas-affiliated threat actor to target Israel amid the ongoing war in the region.
https://thehackernews.com/2023/11/hamas-linked-cyberattacks-using-rust.html− Beijing fosters foreign allies among influencers for propaganda - Australian Strategic Policy Institute
They get access to both China's internet and global platforms, and cash in on both China is offering foreign influencers access to its vast market in return for content that sings its praises and helps to spreads Beijing's desired narratives more widely around the world, according to think tank the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
https://ad-aspi.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/2023-11/Singing%20from%20the%20song%20sheet.pdf− Leader of pro-Russia DDoS crew Killnet unmasked by Russian state media
Moscow-based Gazeta.ru has named a man it alleges to be the leader of pro-Russia DDoS merchants Killnet, known as "Killmilk," in an expose following earlier claims that he started targeting the Russian Federation.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/27/leader_of_prorussia_ddos_crew/Vulnerabilities
− ownCloud - Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities
ownCloud has released a software update which addresses a number of critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-49103, CVE-2023-49105, and CVE-2023-49104. If exploited, these vulnerabilities could allow for sensitive information disclosure and authentication bypass.
https://www.ncsc.gov.ie/pdfs/2311280107_OwnCloud.pdfCommunity News
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