Cybersecurity

Misconfigurations in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Lead to a Privilege Escalation Exploit Chain

A recent Unit 42 investigation revealed a dual privilege escalation chain impacting Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). This exploit chain arises from specific misconfigurations in GKE’s FluentBit logging agent and Anthos Service Mesh (ASM). When combined, these issues could provide attackers with existing Kubernetes cluster access an opportunity to escalate privileges. Kubernetes, a widely adopted open-source […]

Cybersecurity

FBI Warns of Rising Trend of Dual Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Companies

Sep 30, 2023THNRansomware / Cyber Threat The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of a new trend of dual ransomware attacks targeting the same victims, at least since July 2023. “During these attacks, cyber threat actors deployed two different ransomware variants against victim companies from the following variants: AvosLocker, Diamond, Hive, Karakurt, LockBit, […]