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PoC exploit for critical RCE flaw in Fortra FileCatalyst transfer tool released

Security Affairs

The PoC exploit demonstrates how to upload a web shell on vulnerable instances to execute operating system commands. Upload a command shell with a pseudo-randomly generated file name. Researchers from Nettitude released on GitHub a full proof-of-concept exploit for this vulnerability. Get a valid session token.

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How to Get and Set Up a Free Windows VM for Malware Analysis

Lenny Zeltser

For example, for VMware you’d extract the files into a dedicated folder, then launch the file named “MSEdge – Win10.vmx” After downloading and extracting the archive, follow the steps appropriate for your virtualization software to start the VM. vmx” The Windows OS in this VM expires after 90 days.

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How to Deploy Your Own Algo VPN Server in the DigitalOcean Cloud

Lenny Zeltser

The following tutorial explains how to deploy the Algo VPN software bundle on DigitalOcean (the link includes my referral code). If setting up the VPN client on Windows 10, retrieve from the Algo server your user’s file with the.ps1 extension (e.g., windows_john.ps1).

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Tips for Folder Structure Design and Cleanup

The Texas Record

Consistency Choose file naming conventions and stick with them. For example, unless an abbreviation is known and widely used, avoid using it in folder or file names. A consistent approach with folder structure and file naming means there is less need for individual interpretation. Be consistent.

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Avast released a free decryptor for TargetCompany ransomware

Security Affairs

Like other ransomware, TargetCompany removes shadow copies on all drives and kills some processes that may hold open valuable files, such as databases. Once the encryption process is completed it drops a ransom note file namedHOW TO RECOVER !! TXT” in all folders containing encrypted files.

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Sony Bravia Smart TVs affected by a critical vulnerability

Security Affairs

“This application handles file names incorrectly when the user uploads a media file. ” The third flaw directory-traversal vulnerability tracked as CVE-2018-16594 that relates to the way the Photo Sharing Plus app handles file names. ” reads the blog post published by Fortinet.

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Lilith: The Latest Threat in Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

According to Cyble, “The ransomware searches for files to encrypt on the local system by enumerating the file directories […] It ignores the file extensions such as EXE, DLL, and SYS and excludes a list of directory and file names from the encryption process.”. How to Protect Against Lilith Ransomware.