Cyber Stories Newsletter: Stay Informed on the Latest Cybersecurity News - Week of December 18th 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of our Cyber Stories Newsletter! In this issue, we bring you a glimpse into some of the recent cybersecurity incidents and developments impacting the digital world. From data breaches to legislative actions.
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MongoDB Cyberattack: Customer Data Exposure Alert
MongoDB has reported a security breach of its corporate systems, leading to the exposure of customer data. Detected on December 13th, the incident involved unauthorized access to MongoDB's corporate systems, including customer account metadata and contact information. While the company believes that data stored in MongoDB Atlas was not accessed, the extent of the breach suggests that threat actors had prolonged access to the systems. In response, MongoDB advises customers to enable multi-factor authentication, rotate passwords, and stay alert for potential phishing and social engineering attacks. The company continues to investigate the incident and plans to post updates on its MongoDB Alerts web page
Federal Agency Breached Through Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerability
A U.S. federal agency fell victim to a cyber attack in June and July, as hackers exploited a vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed the breaches, stating that the hackers gained footholds on two agency systems. Although the agency remains unidentified, it was revealed that they were running outdated versions of the software. The attackers mainly engaged in a reconnaissance campaign and there is no evidence of data exfiltration. This incident underscores the importance of implementing logging software and meeting event logging requirements to enhance the detection and mitigation of cyber threats in federal agencies.
https://therecord.media/adobe-coldfusion-vulnerability-two-federal-agencies
EU Council and Parliament Reach Agreement on Cyber Resilience Act
The European Parliament and EU Council have reached apolitical agreement on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a ground breaking legislation aimed at enhancing the security of digital products within the EU. The CRA will introduce security requirements for manufacturers of connected devices, including a mandate to report cyber incidents and vulnerabilities. The agreement is now pending formal approval and, once adopted, organizations will have a grace period of 36 months to comply with the new requirements.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/eu-reach-agreement-cyber/
UEFI Exploit 'LogoFail' Poses Serious Threat to Device Security
Security researchers have discovered a set of vulnerabilities in the UEFI system firmware used by major vendors, potentially allowing attackers to compromise devices through unsecured BIOS image parsers. Dubbed "LogoFail," this exploit enables attackers to deliver malicious payloads, such as boot kits, by injecting their own image files into the firmware during the boot phase. The vulnerabilities affect image parsing libraries used by various firmware vendors, including AMI, Insyde, and Phoenix, as well as devices from Intel, Acer, and Lenovo. This exploit is considered more dangerous than previous threats, as it doesn't break runtime integrity and can bypass Secure Boot and other security measures. The full list of affected devices is yet to be determined, highlighting the urgent need for mitigation measures.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/12/01/uefi_image_parser_flaws/
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