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CRITICAL AUTH BYPASS BUG IN CRUSHFTP NOW EXPLOITED IN ATTACKS

File transfer software CrushFTP has warned users of a critical vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access. Following a detailed write up by Project Discovery that included proof-of-concept exploit code, CISA and others are reporting that the vulnerability is being actively exploited. CrushFTP recommends enabling the DMZ zone feature if administrators cannot update the software right away.

AI MODEL CONTEXT PROTOCOL (MCP) AND SECURITY

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that connects AI models and agentic applications to various data sources and tools. Standard MCP implementations do not include built-in approval, lack comprehensive prompt monitoring, and can require complex privilege management. This post provides reference architectures for exposing tools and creating secure and authenticated model interactions and general MCP security best practices.

BROWSER CACHE SMUGGLING: THE RETURN OF THE DROPPER

The Browser Cache Smuggling attack enables attackers to drop malicious DLLs into a browser's cache, which can be moved to vulnerable directories such as Microsoft Teams' localappdata folder. Attacks use a DLL proxy technique to execute malware through legitimate applications while forwarding API calls to the original DLL. To defend against this, organizations should restrict scripting engines like PowerShell, avoid localappdata installations, configure browsers to clear their cache on exit, and set detection rules to alert when non-browser processes access cache files.

TRACKING ADVERSARIES: EVILCORP, THE RANSOMHUB AFFILIATE

EvilCorp and RansomHub are cybercriminal groups linked through tactics and tools that pose a significant ransomware threat. EvilCorp, sanctioned since 2019, uses SocGholish malware for attacks, while RansomHub offers Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) operated by Russian-speaking actors. Their affiliation may result in sanctions on RansomHub, affecting victims, cyber insurance, and law enforcement actions.

CHINA'S FAMOUSSPARROW APT HITS AMERICAS WITH SPARROWDOOR MALWARE

FamousSparrow, a Chinese APT group, is using new SparrowDoor malware to target organizations in the Americas, including a financial group in the U.S. and institutions in Mexico and Honduras. This marks FamousSparrow's first use of the ShadowPad backdoor, showing their evolving capabilities. ESET researchers connected this activity to FamousSparrow through code overlaps and the unique use of SparrowDoor, setting them apart from other APT groups like GhostEmperor and Earth Estries.

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